Chicago State University is convening an exploratory committee to be Chicago's first Division I football program on the Southside


LAW DAWG said:
If they went DIII or NAIA with the goal of moving up over time would we be any less happy for them? Making the choice to struggle should not be an option under any set of circumstances. Langston has been NAIA for a moment, and while they would probably like to move up it seems they are clear on what is the right fit for them.
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Plus are plenty of precedents out there in which schools are D2/D3 in most sports but D1 in one (hockey being that main sport with a D3 school winning the NCAA title as a D1 hockey school).

Plenty of regional D2 HBCUs for them to get their feet wet in and then see if D1 is a realistic goal after a few years
 

In_The_662 said:
Plus are plenty of precedents out there in which schools are D2/D3 in most sports but D1 in one (hockey being that main sport with a D3 school winning the NCAA title as a D1 hockey school).

Plenty of regional D2 HBCUs for them to get their feet wet in and then see if D1 is a realistic goal after a few years
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The rule about having a sport in one Division and others in another has been put to pasture a decade or more ago

Only exceptions are those schools who were already doing it OR sports where there is not an NCAA champion awarded in said sport (you get a hodge lodge in bowling for instance)
 
I've always been familiar with Chicago State and knew it was predominately black, but just realized after researching it that Chicago State was founded in 1867. I wonder if the school ever took the time to become designated as an HBCU as did Simmons College of Kentucky only a few years ago.

The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, defines an HBCU as: “…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary [of Education] to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered or is, according to such an agency or association, making reasonable progress toward accreditation.” - https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/one-hundred-and-five-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/
 
In_The_662 said:
Still exploring football but it appears they might help out the NEC in the meantime basketball wise

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Chicago State University (CSU) has accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents, effective July 1, 2024, it was announced today by NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and Chicago State President Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott.

A press conference to announce the partnership is scheduled for today at 11:00 am CST/12:00 pm EST and will be streamed live on NEC Front Row.

"Today, we enthusiastically welcome Chicago State University into the NEC community and eagerly anticipate the profound impact and competitive spirit that the Cougar student-athletes will bring to our conference," said Morris. "This addition not only solidifies the NEC at eight full-time institutions for the 2024-25 academic year but also signifies a strategic entry into the Windy City, the nation’s third-largest media market. As Chicago State continues its upward trajectory, we look forward to a dynamic partnership that enriches both the conference and the vibrant campus life at CSU."

Chicago State is set to join NEC charter members Fairleigh Dickinson University, Long Island University, Saint Francis University and Wagner College, alongside Central Connecticut State University (admitted in 1997), Stonehill College (admitted in 2022), and Le Moyne College (admitted in 2023).

The inclusion of Chicago State markedly expands the NEC footprint, now encompassing three of the United States' top-10 media markets: New York City (No. 1), Chicago (No. 3) and Boston (No. 8).

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Windy City Welcome: Chicago State Roars Into NEC

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LAW DAWG said:
It doesn't look travel budget friendly, but best of luck to them anyway.
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It's NOT.

If you had Detroit Mercy and Cleveland State for all sports-I could understand.

All they are going to be is the bottom feeder basketball. 5 of those teams can dominate at any time in that conference.
 
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