"We are also actively engaged in a number of conversations to ensure the long-term viability and attractiveness of C-USA for ODU, especially our student-athletes and dedicated fans.” “As a C-USA member, ODU officials are tracking these discussions and activities," his statement read. In that statement, Hemphill addressed the other programs' discussions with the AAC and seemed to indicate that Old Dominion is committed to Conference USA, at least for now.
Brian Hemphill's statement released on Tuesday in the wake of the initial Yahoo Sports report. The Monarchs are not commenting beyond president Dr. The Dukes have thrived at the FCS level, winning two national championships, but seem primed to make the jump to the FBS level. Old Dominion and James Madison are former CAA rivals. Meanwhile, The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the Sun Belt Conference is now looking to expand and has targeted Old Dominion, Southern Mississippi, Marshall and James Madison. Yahoo Sports reported that the conference will attempt to lure James Madison and Liberty, which would create solid in-state conference rivals for the Monarchs. The move drops Conference USA down to eight member institutions, including Old Dominion, though the league is reportedly already looking at programs to bring in. Rumblings of the six schools making the switch began publicly on Monday night in a Yahoo Sports report.
According to a release, the date at which the programs will begin as programs in the league has yet to be determined. IRVING, TX (WTKR)- Six Conference USA schools were officially announced as future members of the American Athletic Conference on Thursday, stripping C-USA of nearly half of its current member institutions.Īs expected, Charlotte, UAB, Florida Atlantic, Rice, North Texas and Texas-San Antonio will leave Conference USA and join the AAC.
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