Tiger:
First of all, please keep it civil. I detect a strong undercurrent of sarcasm in your remark. I can conduct research, but chose not to as I believe those who proffer contentions are responsible for furnishing supporting evidence.
As far as coming to a unanimous verdict, I remain committed to my earlier assertion the panel which decided this rubbish was a fraud all along. Whether you agree or not, I find it curious GT and SICP, neither of which are football superpowers, and the AD with U of C Lab, a school which does not field a football team (not even flag football), would be included on a committee tasked with studying proposed classification modifications revolving exclusively around football.
As for the appalling Marty Hickman averring: "Frankly, I’m not sure the Board would have even considered it if that were not the case. The committee’s makeup was a microcosm of our membership; represented by schools large and small, private and public, city and rural. For such a diverse group to agree on this proposal was a powerful statement to our Board and we appreciate their efforts," well, this is rich.
Once impaneled, there was no doubt it would pass. Had a legitimate board been established, it would have included at least one member from a valid football power. For example: Why not bring Ken Leonard from SHG on board? Why not JCA's Dan Sharp?
From the onset, the Temple sought to create a sham and it got one with this board.
To further explain, if the Multiplier was created to "level the playing field," why was the SF needed several years later?