Anyone else think this is a bad idea? UNA moving to D-1AA then D-1

[The Six]

http://www.roarlions.com/General_News/2011_DIVote.html

I just can't understand why they'd even bother. And don't say money. They don't have the money for that. Everyone knows it.

I'd blame Terry Bowden but I don't know how much influence he actually has there.

[Townhallsavoy]

I'm sure money wise, it's a smart decision.

But I can't figure out the desire for teams like UNA or Western Kentucky or others to join a division they can't compete in. 

They'll always get beaten to a pulp by the big boys and they have no chance at competing in a meaningful bowl game.

[JR4AU]

They have a good, strong program, and they can make it work like Troy did.  Yes, it's about money.  TV money. 

[Pell City Tiger]

I hope the Lions do well. I think they will compete wonderfully in I-AA, but need to grow big time to even sniff D-1A.

[JR4AU]

I hope the Lions do well. I think they will compete wonderfully in I-AA, but need to grow big time to even sniff D-1A.

When they step up, bank on this...they'll have more support, and a better program than UAB. By a long shot.  Troy, USA, and UNA will be better than UAB. 

[Pell City Tiger]

When they step up, bank on this...they'll have more support, and a better program than UAB. By a long shot.  Troy, USA, and UNA will be better than UAB.

You'll find no argument about this prediction with me, frien.

[Kaos]

Hungry Bowden.  Need food. 

[chinook]

Hungry Bowden.  Need food. 

wes is getting old.

[djsimp]

wes is getting old.

real estate is a bitch nowadays.

[AU_Jody]

Florence and UNA can thank Steve Pierce and his ego.

The only man with money and a brain on the board voted NO.....if he voted no then it wont make any money. And I am sure they were looking at him to foot a big chunk of that 1.4 million that UNA has to write a check for.

[wesfau2]

wes is getting old.

Pining away for Diddy's job took a toll.