It is absolutely imperative that we return to prominence as quickly as possible, so we can operate from a position of strength as we weigh our options. If Villanova follows U-Mass into FBS status, the CAA will be desperate to retain their nearly automatic four bids into the playoffs. Schools like Liberty, Stony Brook, and Albany covet CAA membership, but they would do nothing for the prestige of that league. But a restored YSU program would be irresistable.
Five years ago, I would have been opposed to leaving a midwestern league for one anchored on the east coast. But the addition of three schools from the Dakotas changes everything. A conference focused in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia now makes a lot of sense for us. Especially with the CAA stature and massive media exposure compared to the MVFC.
