Jeffm 4 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 Another DI program!!! Why no coverage? https://athletics.bellarmine.edu/news/2019/6/18/general-bellarmine-accepts-asun-invitation-knights-will-rise-to-ncaa-division-i-in-2020.aspx 1 Pinnum reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,872 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 Whoa, D1 wrestling in Kentucky! "Field hockey and wrestling will compete in DI with independent status. " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco 231 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 I'm shocked that the PAC 12 hasn't invited them to join their conference (SARCASM ALERT) 2 GranbyTroll and Jeffm reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Show_Me 341 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 I know it’s early in the process, but, what will be their “Qualifier” for the NCAA Tournament ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetonHallPirate 993 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 Would be very surprised if it wasn't the SoCon, especially considering they are already a SoCon affiliate member in lacrosse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTG119 820 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 when did University of Kentucky drop wrestling (early / mid 80s?)? I'm assuming that was last time there has been D1 wrestling in Kentucky. SoCon for 'permanent' membership rather than being an independent would make sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonBryant 2,123 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 when did University of Kentucky drop wrestling (early / mid 80s?)? I'm assuming that was last time there has been D1 wrestling in Kentucky. SoCon for 'permanent' membership rather than being an independent would make sense. Kentucky dropped in 1982. They wouldn’t be a permanent member in the SoCon, they’d be an affiliate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 846 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 There is no reason to join a conference. They don't need a qualifying tournament until 2024. This will allow them to schedule as they see fit. They should schedule duals with the weakest of the "brand name" D1 teams so that the wrestling teams looks to be competitive in D1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB 91 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 21 hours ago, Bronco said: I'm shocked that the PAC 12 hasn't invited them to join their conference (SARCASM ALERT) With ULAR in the conference, this one seems to be in the correct footprint for the conference. I say go for it :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
