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"Waddell, Michael P." <mwaddell@towson.edu> Monday, April 15, 2013 4:06:22 AM Roby Peter <p.roby@neu.edu>, Eric Zillmer <zillmer@drexel.edu>, Joe Hull <HullJJ@cofc.edu>, "bassj@uncw.edu" <bassj@uncw.edu>, "eziady@udel.edu" <eziady@udel.edu>, Driscoll Terry <ecdris@wm.edu>, "Jeffrey A. Hathaway" <jeffrey.hathaway@hofstra.edu>, "bournejt@jmu.edu" <bournejt@jmu.edu>

Cc: Subject: Expansion

Gentlemen, If what is being reported tonight is true, that Davidson is going to the Atlantic 10, then I propose that we return to our Decision Lens background and consider Furman for membership for the CAA. http://tracking.si.com/2013/04/14/davidson-atlantic-10-a10-conference-realignment/?section=si_latest I feel that getting to 12 total schools via adding two southern, and one northern school is imperative for balance in the league and for long term stability. Furman has strong academics, a great overall athletics department, is easy for travel via their airport and they bring the #36 TV market with them as well. http://www.stationindex.com/tv/tv-markets As a group or individually Elon and Furman, along with Albany would be solid additions. We need to act now and be real about the schools that we are considering as well as the institutions who may be considering us. We cannot afford to be left at the alter any more. Sincerely, With Black and Gold Pride... Mike Waddell Director of Athletics | Towson University Auburn House | 8000 York Rd. | Towson, MD 21252-0001 Cell: 443.847.5830 | Office: 410-704-3936 Website: TowsonTigers.com E-Mail: mwaddell@towson.edu Ticket Office: 1-855-TUTIGER Social Media: Twitter.com/towsontigers Twitter.com/towsontigerad Facebook.com/towsontigers

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