This school has had a winning culture for a long time in Div. II. There have been down times in the transition to Div I, but overall the trajectory has been in a positive direction. Many were surprised that they fired their long time head coach last year.
This program has the institutional committment, the facilities, and the geographic location going for them.
And is an option for all the Blue and Cards fans in N KY that can't get tics to Looval or Lexy games. You think we have a problem with bucknuts gear in Athens? Imagine what the Bigger schools gear scene is like there!