Ohio lawyer bought 155 acres in 1988, farms 500, rejected $500K timber cut
Neil McKown purchased an overgrown 155-acre property in Shelby, which began a family farming journey. As the years progressed, the McKown family expanded their land holdings and improved their farming practices. Sam McKown, Neil's son, now manages the farm's daily operations and focuses on quality hay production. The family emphasizes conservation, practicing sustainable land management and…
UConn, James Madison, and Miami (Ohio) sought to join the American Conference, but the league decided against expansion, according to a report from On3's Brett McMurphy. The American Conference released a statement on September 25, stating it was not actively pursuing additional members. UConn, a football-only member like Memphis, left the American in 2019 for the Big East due to basketball considerations, which has prevented its football program from reaching the College Football Playoff.
James Madison, a Sun Belt member, reached the playoff in 2025 and is one of the most successful Group of Six football teams recently. The Dukes joined FBS in 2022 and have become a perennial power in the Sun Belt. Miami, a member of the Mid-American Conference, has attracted national attention due to increased investment in football roster spending.
Miami concluded a successful men's basketball season, finishing undefeated and earning an NCAA Tournament at-large bid. The American Conference has not expanded since adding Army as a football-only member before the 2024 season.
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