Absolutely. Excellent points that have been observed by looking at other programs in large markets. When you've got 2 NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and several other college and university teams around you, you need to play at the highest level possible to stand out. I'm not sure if FBS alone would do that (P5 in the ACC or Big Ten would), but it's better than being barely above D2 in people's thoughts and minds. This comment spelled it out perfectly I think.
You can spend $100 for a 30 second commercial on a radio station no one listens to and get no value for your dollar, $1000 on a popular local radio station and get a little value, or $10,000 and get a national TV ad and reach the whole country.
FBS is the answer and it's coming. Question is when and with what schools. An eastern FBS league with schools like Temple, Umass, JMU, ODU, Army, etc. would be a no brainer. The MAC slightly less so perhaps, but could be a means to an end, or maybe the end itself if they really commit to having an eastern block of teams.
It's going to happen, but until we know how the Big 12 is going to shake out, it's all simply speculation. If nothing happens in the Big 12, we may not get the opening we want. There's rumors CUSA could split in half east/west, but that may not do all that much for us either. Time will tell. Regardless of what happens with football though, there's nothing stopping SBU from immediately making a move to improve basketball should a suitable invite come along. I've mentioned the CAA and A10 before as possible landing spots regardless of football.
Interesting article on what the big upset over UVA did for UMBC.
https://sports.yahoo.com/publicity-umbcs-upset-generated-worth-staggering-amount-money-054324907.html
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