Author Topic: More conference realignment talk (Read 482459 times)

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #3625 on:** September 24, 2024, 08:30:17 AM »

So with Utah St jumping that puts both the MWC and P12 at 7 teams. Both need to push one more to stay viable. MWC may need 2 if P12 hits up the MWC again. Who could MWC reasonably go after? New Mexico St?

Billy Hoyle · « **Reply #3626 on:** September 24, 2024, 08:44:46 AM »

Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 24, 2024, 08:30:17 AM

So with Utah St jumping that puts both the MWC and P12 at 7 teams. Both need to push one more to stay viable. MWC may need 2 if P12 hits up the MWC again. Who could MWC reasonably go after? New Mexico St?

UNM probably won't support NMSU joining, UTEP is a likely possibility. Reportedly, the sentiment at Montana is not to make the jump. North Dakota State's AD has mentioned the main reason for not making the jump is that there have been no suitable conference options for them. The MWC looking to add now may change that.

MarquetteMike1977 · « **Reply #3627 on:** September 26, 2024, 12:51:49 AM »

UNLV and Air Force reported to being staying in MWC. Said to be incentivized with financial package.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole · « **Reply #3628 on:** September 26, 2024, 04:28:36 AM »

So now there is a seven school PAC-12 and a MWC with six full members plus Hawaii playing football. Both short of the mandatory eight members.

Apparently feelings are too hurt to just merge so now lawsuits are being filed.

Wonderful work all around. Especially WSU and OSU for likely flushing all those exit fees (and goodwill) down the toilet.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole · « **Reply #3629 on:** **Today** at 06:58:47 AM »

The MWC is reportedly interested in Northern Illinois and Toledo.

Uncle Rico · « **Reply #3630 on:** **Today** at 07:05:44 AM »

Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on Today at 06:58:47 AM

The MWC is reportedly interested in Northern Illinois and Toledo.

Comical at this point

WhiteTrash · « **Reply #3631 on:** **Today** at 08:09:52 AM »

Quote from: Uncle Rico on Today at 07:05:44 AM

Comical at this point

Why? Northern Illinois will pull the Chicago market away from the B10.

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #3632 on:** **Today** at 08:12:32 AM »

Holy Toledo!!!

RJax55 · « **Reply #3633 on:** **Today** at 08:29:52 AM »

Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 08:09:52 AM

Why? Northern Illinois will pull the Chicago market away from the B10.

NIU - Chicago's Mountain West team.

The Thing · « **Reply #3634 on:** **Today** at 09:20:50 AM »

Seriously, one win against Notre Dame just put them on the desired list for MWC?

WhiteTrash · « **Reply #3635 on:** **Today** at 09:36:43 AM »

Quote from: The Thing on Today at 09:20:50 AM

Seriously, one win against Notre Dame just put them on the desired list for MWC?

Right? But in all fairness, I believe they played in a New Years Day 6 Bowl in the past decade. They were a top 10 team one year? Am I right?

Uncle Rico · « **Reply #3636 on:** **Today** at 09:39:56 AM »

Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 09:36:43 AM

Right? But in all fairness, I believe they played in a New Years Day 6 Bowl in the past decade. They were a top 10 team one year? Am I right?

I mean, what are the alternatives for the MWC?

Billy Hoyle · « **Reply #3637 on:** **Today** at 09:41:45 AM »

Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on Today at 06:58:47 AM

The MWC is reportedly interested in Northern Illinois and Toledo.

it's reportedly for football only, so they would have to leave the MAC for the rest of their sports. Where do they go then, the Summit or Horizon League?