NAIA schools moving

where is cedarville going?

Wow, these all sound like riveting developments.

Not.

You can probably add Taylor and Malone to that list.

It makes sense. The NAIA has been dying out for years. Nobody cares about the NAIA. Even DIII carries more weight in recruiting simply because of the affiliation with the NCAA.

D-2

University of Sioux Falls is also moving up and NAIA > NCAA D3

From the Cedarville web site:

Cedarville University and NCAA Division II

Cedarville University Yellow Jackets

Cedarville University’s decision to pursue membership in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) constitutes the most significant decision in the history of athletics at the school.

Cedarville has considered NCAA membership at least two other times in the last 15 years. However, the University has enjoyed a rich relationship with the NAIA, institutionally and through its coaches. Many have had deep ties to the NAIA, including filling key leadership roles and gaining recognition in its Hall of Fame.

Because of this momentous change, the athletic department provides the following insights concerning this decision.

READ "Why Cedarville University Has Pursued NCAA Division II Membership" (pdf)

Other NCAA Releases:

* Cedarville takes next step in NCAA membership process (7/9/10)

* Cedarville application approved by NCAA (7/10/09)

* Cedarville University to apply to NCAA Division II (3/23/09)

* NCAA.org

http://yellowjackets.cedarville.edu/sports/2010/4/5/GEN_0405103624.aspx?tab=ncaadivisioniiinfo

If I understand it correctly, the NAIA changed its rules this year regarding post season for schools that apply for membership in the NCAA. It used to be that they could compete in the NAIA for 2 more years before not being allowed in post season competition. It was changed to only one year. Simon Fraser was grandfathered in with the old two year rule. Other schools will now only be allowed one season after they apply to compete in post season. It is possible that some of these schools may be a part of conference play for one more year (not likely though).

I have updated what I "think" know from your list below.

Simon frasier- Will not compete in NAIA this year

They will compete this year, but this is the last year.

Black Hills State- last year in NAIA before moving.

Believe they will have one more year.

Aazusa Pacific- last year in NAIA before moving.

Application this december, so one full year from then until no longer around.

Lindenwood- 1 or 2 years in NAIA?

Heard they are applying in December (same as Azusa)

Cal Baptist- Last year in NAIA

Applied this summer

ALSO

Cal State San Marcos

Malone

Minot State

Walsh

Are these correct and who else is jumping to D-2?[/quote]

Yes Malone College will soon be moving to the NCAA Division 2. Malone XC, The Undisputed Cross Country National Champions of 2009, looks forward to new competition and to challenge Adams State. Given the newly elevated status of D2 the program will have even greater success in recruiting both in OH and across the country. Although the cross country teams have experienced great dominance over the past few seasons they will continue to remain passionate and driven in the coming years. Turning their focus and dedication to Christ and training, under the watchful eye of a winning and thoughtfull coach.

And your on this thread too. Thanks for you note Dr. Phil

Heard Roberts Wesleyan and Houghton College and Daemen to the NCAA I hear.

MalCC is not apart of Malone because FIRST off, we are a University now, have been for 2 years. Anyone who is apart of malone will not call it malone college. We are no longer a College but a University.

Isn't Cedarville able to compete this year but next will be the "No Post Season Year" ?

What does the ACT have anything to do with the NAIA

D2 is getting mad competitive

I am pretty sure he meant that MalCC is just trying to hype up Malone in a bad way, and has no connection to the program. Anyone who does would not call it malone college. That is all.

IS shawnee state moving up as well?

Shawnee State obviously looked into going NCAA DII since much of the AMC was making the jump, but Shawnee State decided to stay NAIA and switched conferences to the Mid-South.

Captain Reddish Beard wrote:

D2 is getting mad competitive

Actually, there will be virtually no addition to the quality depth of Div II by any of the new NAIA teams switching, with the exception Malone, who should be a top 10 Div II program in cc on the men's side.

there is No december application date for D-II. Rather... a spring 2011 one

You boys from Malone are smoking crack if you think you'll be challenging Adams any time soon.

Thanks for the comedy though!