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Gagnon39 · 06-19-2004, 11:23 PM

Then why are they playing a Sun Belt Conference schedule this year? Are you sure that they are not in until 2005-06?

Gagnon39 · 06-19-2004, 11:40 PM

I'm pretty sure you guys are right. I searched some more and found that they are just playing Sun Belt teams and it seems they will not be members of the Sun Belt until 2005-06. Sorry for the confusing post.

MaXx · 06-20-2004, 12:11 AM

FIU and FAU are both still considered I-AA independants this season but are going through their transition years to play I-A. The Sun Belt conference organized games for both FIU and FAU to play Sun Belt teams this season to get acquainted with the teams and cities but it's not officially a I-A schedule. Next season, both schools will be officially I-A and a part of the Sun Belt and will be bowl eligible.

TenaciousD · 06-20-2004, 12:55 AM

A mixture of both... per Phil Steele's mag recently released, both FIU and FAU are indeed Div I-A schools but have that probation year mentioned above and are considered Independents like Notre Dame and Navy. This is standard fare for recent programs jumping fto I-A (see: Troy State, Utah State playing as independents recently before joining the Sun Belt... I think UConn fell into that category as well).

Next season they gain Sun Belt member status, but I can see how their schedules would confuse... the Owls play 5 non I-A teams this year and the Panthers have what looks like 7. And yes, both are playing mainly Sun Belt teams outside of that.

It's sort of a blur whether to include them as I-A or I-AA at this point, as they are rather in between the two. NCAA's technical term to describe them is "conditional I-A" teams.

Hope that clears it up.

MaXx · 06-20-2004, 02:05 AM

I don't care what EA will label them so long as both schools are included in this years game. That to me is more important than the label for now because if they are I-AA, I can always put them into the Sun Belt myself.

twharry · 06-20-2004, 03:38 AM

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BigT34 said:
what about the poster's questions were stupid? He wanted to know if FAU and FIU were in the game as 1-A teams, and if conferences fully re-align after year 1 in dynasty (ie. BC to the ACC, Cincy, USF, and Louisville to the Big East, etc.). those are both legitimate questions, but don't let that get in the way of you being an [censored].

Genius,

He went off on a rant about how Miami and VaTech didn't join the ACC after the first season in NCAA 2004. That's what I was replying to and referring to. But don't let that get in the way of making idiotic comments yourself.

Heh, you just made yourself look dumber than he did. Congrats.

Sully · 06-20-2004, 04:16 AM

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twharry said:

Heh, you just made yourself look dumber than he did. Congrats.

Yet you managed to top them both.

Congrats.

Programmed2Kill · 06-20-2004, 09:40 AM

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Sully said:

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twharry said:

Heh, you just made yourself look dumber than he did. Congrats.

Yet you managed to top them both.
Congrats.

And in grand fashion as well

Nice job.

06-19-2004, 11:23 PM	#17
Gagnon39 Windy City Sports Fan OVR: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 8,546	Re: 2 New Division I-A Teams... Then why are they playing a Sun Belt Conference schedule this year? Are you sure that they are not in until 2005-06?

06-19-2004, 11:40 PM	#18
Gagnon39 Windy City Sports Fan OVR: 25 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 8,546	Re: 2 New Division I-A Teams... I'm pretty sure you guys are right. I searched some more and found that they are just playing Sun Belt teams and it seems they will not be members of the Sun Belt until 2005-06. Sorry for the confusing post.

06-20-2004, 12:11 AM	#19
MaXx Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Florida	Re: 2 New Division I-A Teams... FIU and FAU are both still considered I-AA independants this season but are going through their transition years to play I-A. The Sun Belt conference organized games for both FIU and FAU to play Sun Belt teams this season to get acquainted with the teams and cities but it's not officially a I-A schedule. Next season, both schools will be officially I-A and a part of the Sun Belt and will be bowl eligible.

06-20-2004, 12:55 AM	#20
TenaciousD Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jun 2003	Re: 2 New Division I-A Teams... A mixture of both... per Phil Steele's mag recently released, both FIU and FAU are indeed Div I-A schools but have that probation year mentioned above and are considered Independents like Notre Dame and Navy. This is standard fare for recent programs jumping fto I-A (see: Troy State, Utah State playing as independents recently before joining the Sun Belt... I think UConn fell into that category as well). Next season they gain Sun Belt member status, but I can see how their schedules would confuse... the Owls play 5 non I-A teams this year and the Panthers have what looks like 7. And yes, both are playing mainly Sun Belt teams outside of that. It's sort of a blur whether to include them as I-A or I-AA at this point, as they are rather in between the two. NCAA's technical term to describe them is "conditional I-A" teams. Hope that clears it up.

06-20-2004, 02:05 AM	#21
MaXx Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Florida	Re: 2 New Division I-A Teams... I don't care what EA will label them so long as both schools are included in this years game. That to me is more important than the label for now because if they are I-AA, I can always put them into the Sun Belt myself.

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06-20-2004, 03:38 AM	#22
twharry Banned OVR: 2 Join Date: Dec 2003	Re: 2 New Division I-A Teams... Quote: *BigT34 said:* what about the poster's questions were stupid? He wanted to know if FAU and FIU were in the game as 1-A teams, and if conferences fully re-align after year 1 in dynasty (ie. BC to the ACC, Cincy, USF, and Louisville to the Big East, etc.). those are both legitimate questions, but don't let that get in the way of you being an [censored]. Genius, He went off on a rant about how Miami and VaTech didn't join the ACC after the first season in NCAA 2004. That's what I was replying to and referring to. But don't let that get in the way of making idiotic comments yourself. Heh, you just made yourself look dumber than he did. Congrats.

06-20-2004, 04:16 AM	#23
Sully Hall Of Fame OVR: 34 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 16,002	Re: 2 New Division I-A Teams... Quote: *twharry said:* Heh, you just made yourself look dumber than he did. Congrats. Yet you managed to top them both. Congrats.

06-20-2004, 09:40 AM	#24
Programmed2Kill Banned OVR: 20 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: P.H.I.L.A. Posts: 14,644	Re: 2 New Division I-A Teams... Quote: *Sully said:* Quote: *twharry said:* Heh, you just made yourself look dumber than he did. Congrats. Yet you managed to top them both. Congrats. And in grand fashion as well Nice job.

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