2007-04-01 08:37:54 · 8 answers · asked by Paul P 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The number of players divided by the number of total seats in there home stadium. In some areas its also based upon the ratio of hot dog to bun.
2007-04-01 08:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by Stinknugget 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a petition like applying to an exclusive golf club. There are requirements and certain criteria that must be met.
Schools are allowed to stay at whatever level they are (Division II, etc.) as long as they meet the requirements. It is the schools themselves that decide they want to move up, generally for the purposes of scheduling top schools as away games to get more money into the program (TV or tickets sales). They petition the NCAA and wait for a decision. Usually the facilities and ability to handle an appropriately conducted Division 1 game determine the NCAA's decision.
2007-04-01 08:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by washingtoncrunch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money, alumni support, ATTENDANCE, and consistent winning seasons. Not just a 7-4 or 8-3 playoff appearance...we're talking a legitimate string of conference championships and probably a few shots at a national title. Don't get me wrong, you might be able to get away with a jump up in divisions if you strike at the right moment without these prerequisites, but it doesn't happen often.
2007-04-01 08:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by randallm87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to have a stadium capable of holding so many seats and sell at least 85% of them out. Plus, they have to have the budget to keep the required number of scholarships available for the team each year and etc.
2007-04-02 04:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a college soccer playoff??? Why could all and sundry choose for to video demonstrate THAT!! human beings communicate a competent interest, yet do no longer watch a college playoff till ESPN or CBS tells them to. I watched. Mount Union occurring replaced into HUGH!!!. App. State ending off their season after beginning up with Michigan win, (nevertheless with out #a million North Dakota State no longer engaging). That D2 interest you referenced replaced into exciting...I even watched the NAIA championship interest performed interior the rain and dirt. That appeared relatively exciting. real soccer followers DO watch. the the remainder of the sheep do no longer.
2016-11-25 19:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by gallogly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is based exclusively on the number of students that attend the school. Just like high school.
2007-04-01 11:07:31 · answer #6 · answered by Cole G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the size of the team
2007-04-01 11:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it comes down to attendance.
2007-04-01 09:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋