Seawolves Fans

Liberty University is moving up to FBS as an independent thanks to an NCAA waver:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18700117/liberty-football-moving-fbs-independent


I think this is huge. The NCAA had a looming battle coming on whether or not they had the right to deny teams to move up on their own accord and play as independents. They either could fight a long legal battle and lose, or weaken/eliminate the "you must be invited by an existing FBS conference" clause. They chose the ladder. With this move now, there isn't any grounds to deny any other team from moving up to FBS as an independent (assuming they meet all other FBS requirements like attendance, scholarships, etc.). If Liberty, with all their baggage can get a waiver, so can any other school. I say this is a fantastic development for us as it now opens the door for an independent move up and/or formation of a Northeastern G5 football conference down the line. We no longer have to hope and pray the MAC or AAC gives us a look, we can move on our own if we're ready and want to.