Jeffm 3 Report post Posted June 19 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,265 Report post Posted June 19 Whoa, D1 wrestling in Kentucky! "Field hockey and wrestling will compete in DI with independent status. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco 6 Report post Posted June 19 I'm shocked that the PAC 12 hasn't invited them to join their conference (SARCASM ALERT) 2 Jeffm and GranbyTroll reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Show_Me 184 Report post Posted June 19 I know it’s early in the process, but, what will be their “Qualifier” for the NCAA Tournament ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetonHallPirate 593 Report post Posted June 19 Would be very surprised if it wasn't the SoCon, especially considering they are already a SoCon affiliate member in lacrosse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTG119 747 Report post Posted June 20 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonBryant 1,395 Report post Posted June 20 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 669 Report post Posted June 20 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB 24 Report post Posted June 20 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 :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
