[h=4]Morehead Moves on with In-State Help

Rowan’s Prater, Central’s Davis members of Eagles’ recruiting class[/h]Rocky StanleyThe Independent

MOREHEAD — All-area football players Dan Prater of Rowan County and Trent Davis of Johnson Central are among 14 Kentuckians in Morehead State’s 2012 recruiting class.

 

The group includes five players on offense, seven on defense and two on special teams.

 

Head coach Matt Ballard, entering his 19th season at MSU, said he is especially excited about the in-state commitments.

 

“Our goal is always to recruit the best student-athletes available, regardless of location, but it’s a bonus when you can attract high-quality individuals from your home state,” Ballard said.

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Does Morhead offer football scholarships?

 

[h=4]Morehead Moves on with In-State Help

Rowan’s Prater, Central’s Davis members of Eagles’ recruiting class[/h]Rocky StanleyThe Independent

MOREHEAD — All-area football players Dan Prater of Rowan County and Trent Davis of Johnson Central are among 14 Kentuckians in Morehead State’s 2012 recruiting class.

 

The group includes five players on offense, seven on defense and two on special teams.

 

Head coach Matt Ballard, entering his 19th season at MSU, said he is especially excited about the in-state commitments.

 

“Our goal is always to recruit the best student-athletes available, regardless of location, but it’s a bonus when you can attract high-quality individuals from your home state,” Ballard said.

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Does Morhead offer football scholarships?

No. They are in a conference that does not allow football scholarships. They do offer scholarships in all other sports. They used to offer football scholarships, but stopped for some reason. I really don't understand why.

No. They are in a conference that does not allow football scholarships. They do offer scholarships in all other sports. They used to offer football scholarships, but stopped for some reason. I really don't understand why.

 

My guess is Title IX. Football programs at smaller levels struggle to make ends meet and football is often a sport cut. I bet westsider can confirm.

I assume Morehead still plays in what used to be called 1-AA non scholarship.

 

The league covered the entire country geographically. I know San Diego was in it. Dayton. Seems like an Indiana team as well.

I assume Morehead still plays in what used to be called 1-AA non scholarship.

 

The league covered the entire country geographically. I know San Diego was in it. Dayton. Seems like an Indiana team as well.

Is it Butler?

Is it Butler?

 

Good call. I think it is.

 

The league is for schools that have D1 basketball but do not offer football schollies.

 

Found the teams:

 

http://www.pioneer-football.org/teams/

Hmmmm... That doesn't really make any sence to me. How could the school be saving money? They didn't scrap the program, they just cut out the scholarships. I'd be curious to know how much money the football program at Morehead brings in for the athletic program. Between ticket sales, concessions, and athletic wear I'd say they do alright. Shame not to reward at least some of their players for all their hard work with a scholarship... Don't get me wrong, I appreciate non-scholarship athletes, and their dedication to college sports, but this doesn't make sence to me... especially when other sports at the school are handing out scholarships...

Hmmmm... That doesn't really make any sence to me. How could the school be saving money? They didn't scrap the program, they just cut out the scholarships. I'd be curious to know how much money the football program at Morehead brings in for the athletic program. Between ticket sales, concessions, and athletic wear I'd say they do alright. Shame not to reward at least some of their players for all their hard work with a scholarship... Don't get me wrong, I appreciate non-scholarship athletes, and their dedication to college sports, but this doesn't make sence to me... especially when other sports at the school are handing out scholarships...

 

85 * the cost of room and board is what they save on paper.

85 * the cost of room and board is what they save on paper.

I'm curious how you come up with that figure.....could you share please?

Hmmmm... That doesn't really make any sence to me. How could the school be saving money? They didn't scrap the program, they just cut out the scholarships. I'd be curious to know how much money the football program at Morehead brings in for the athletic program. Between ticket sales, concessions, and athletic wear I'd say they do alright. Shame not to reward at least some of their players for all their hard work with a scholarship... Don't get me wrong, I appreciate non-scholarship athletes, and their dedication to college sports, but this doesn't make sence to me... especially when other sports at the school are handing out scholarships...

 

My son plays at MSU and gets no money from the football program but he is in the ROTC program there and gets a lot from them. Also the dance team and cheerleaders at the school go for free.

What would the level of non-scholarship D-1 be equivalent to? I understand by definitition it is D-1 and play could vary widely between schools that play at this level, but would it be equivalent to the old D-1 AA, DII, or something else?

What would the level of non-scholarship D-1 be equivalent to? I understand by definitition it is D-1 and play could vary widely between schools that play at this level, but would it be equivalent to the old D-1 AA, DII, or something else?

 

Talent wise, it varies widely year to year.

 

While going to school there you would see some kids and say "Way to talented to be here."

 

Other kids you would look at and just shake your head.

 

 

Whole team wise, mid-tier to upper tier NAIA.