SoCon = Stability … and in today’s environment, that’s A LOT

[FUBeAR]

FUBeAR likes this. It’s now been almost a decade since the last group of malcontents & charlatans cleaned out their SoCon lockers & 3 fine School/Programs/Teams more than adequately filled their spaces…without the whining and with much better dental health. FUBeAR appreciates the stability this provides.

Now…it will be interesting to see what comes out of the NCAA New Constitution and each Division/Sport, essentially, self-governing. What will NCAA Division I Football look like when all that shakes out? Dunno…but at least being part of the SoCon feels like the ‘house’ is built on solid rock instead of the shifting sands of so many other ‘homes.’

https://soconsports.com/news/2022/1/27 ... ision.aspx

SoCon Council of Presidents votes to increase exit fee provision

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – In an effort to emphasize its long-term commitment to membership in the Southern Conference, the 10-member Southern Conference Council of Presidents unanimously voted to increase the exit fee provision.

“In a rapidly changing college athletics landscape, this decision represents our member institutions’ collective interest in furthering the strong sports tradition of the Southern Conference and its steadfast commitment to the student-athlete academic experience,” said UNC Greensboro Chancellor Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., chair of the SoCon Council of Presidents.

The exit fee was doubled to $2 million with proper notice. The decision was made to underscore Southern Conference member school commitment in the midst of changes among other conferences.


“Furman University has been a long-time member of the Southern Conference. We value the benefits of its size, geographic footprint, and the strengths brought by each of the institutions. In this time of change and uncertainty, the Southern Conference is strong and unified.”
– Furman University President Elizabeth Davis, vice chair of the SoCon Council of Presidents

“This action reflects our values as a conference. We value our compact geographic footprint that advances the academic experience of our student-athletes. We value the commitment of our institutions to academics – a commitment that facilitates collective academic endeavors. And we value stability, because it creates long-term rivalries while also fostering friendships among colleagues within the conference.”
– Mercer University President Bill Underwood, past chair of the SoCon Council of Presidents

[Flagman]

I would think that a school's original contract to join the conference would spell out any "exit" fee, unless every school in the conference amended their contracts to reflect the new fee. If it was unanimous, I can see stability. If any objected, I would view that as a potential "exit."

[FUBeAR]

I would think that a school's original contract to join the conference would spell out any "exit" fee, unless every school in the conference amended their contracts to reflect the new fee. If it was unanimous, I can see stability. If any objected, I would view that as a potential "exit."

“…the 10-member Southern Conference Council of Presidents unanimously voted to increase the exit fee provision.”

[Mr. Taggart]

While too lazy to look it up, I suspect the Conference By-Laws have a provision for members to increase the exit fee. Of course, if the decision is unanimous, that is academic. Hence, my laziness.

[sluggo]

Yep, the empty visitor's side is very stable.