ODU announces official move to Conference USA in 2013

ODU is officially moving to Conference USA in 2013 and unlike VCU will stay in the CAA for one more season as a "lame duck" member. As of now ODU will be ineligible for the 2013 CAA tournament, leaving the field currently at only 7 teams. Member presidents can vote to allow ODU and Georgia State to be in the tournament, which may save the conference from an embarrassing showing next March. 

ESPN.com had an interesting quote about George Mason in this whole process in their article today on the subject:

"George Mason decided to stay instead of pursuing possible membership in the Atlantic 10. A source close to the process told ESPN.com that the athletic department wanted to make the jump but the president did not."

Some are saying the CAA is in shambles and needs to add schools like Davidson or College Charleston to help right the ship. Can't say I disagree with that.


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