American Athletic Conference

[WSUwatcher]

Good, because that is what will be needed. Of course, it might take more than just you and while I am sure there are more I am not sure whether there are enough.

I might even contribute, and I hate soccer and would almost certainly never attend. Boring, boring, and more boring. It's the only sport I can think of where they can do a "Goals of the Day" show that includes not just the highlights, but all the goals scored that day.

[1972Shocker]

There is always the chance of bringing on new donors with the addition of this sport. Our international student alumni base could be a surprise. Local interest would definitely be there as well.

What has the attendance at FC Wichita matches been running? I assume tikcet prices are pretty reaonable.

I think they have had pretty good teams haven't they. They are still functioning aren't they?

[pony94]

Don't show that to some of their fans. Lol

I love the Wichita, SD Chamber of Commerce Twitter feed

[WstateU]

'Locked and loaded' and ready for tomorrow...

[1972Shocker]

Didn't think of the international alumni support. Great point.

You are right, lots of great soccer in the Wichita area. KC and OKC can be draws too. Plenty of good players out there.

The talent is out there in this area no doubt about. I would expect it wouldn't take long for the Shocks to have very competitive teams. Not sure about specatator and funding interest however. Clearly, there is some. Just not sure how deep that runs. Obviously, WSU would add soccer if it makes economic sense and if it doesn't they are unlikely to add it.

[SHOCKvalue]

I love the Wichita, SD Chamber of Commerce Twitter feed

He has Wichita pinned where Rapid City actually is. That's the Black Hills, and a great place to live, honestly. If Wichita could magically resettle where Rapid City is, I'd be thrilled. Not a joke.

[WstateU]

Good, because that is what will be needed. Of course, it might take more than just you and while I am sure there are more I am not sure whether there are enough.

I might even contribute, and I hate soccer and would almost certainly never attend. Boring, boring, and more boring. It's the only sport I can think of where they can do a "Goals of the Day" show that includes not just the highlights, but all the goals scored that day.

Not a big fan of soccer either, however I’ll support ‘tiddlywinks’ and ‘skee-ball’ if it benefits the university…

[1972Shocker]

He has Wichita pinned where Rapid City actually is. That's the Black Hills, and a great place to live, honestly. If Wichita could magically resettle where Rapid City is, I'd be thrilled. Not a joke.

Love the Black Hills although not sure about in the winter. A beautiful area. But if Wichita was in the Black Hills WSU would most likely be in The Summit League.

[Stickboy46]

I see women's soccer, women's rowing, and sand volleyball in our future.

Is women's mud wrestling an NCAA sport? If not, can we start a trend here?

[1972Shocker]

Not a big fan of soccer either, however I’ll support ‘tiddlywinks’ and ‘skee-ball’ if it benefits the university…

And that is the question that would have to be answered. How and to what extent do the benefits outweigh the costs? If they do it will be added.

[Stickboy46]

There is always the chance of bringing on new donors with the addition of this sport. Our international student alumni base could be a surprise. Local interest would definitely be there as well.

There are a lot of donors with kids that play soccer. I'm sure donor support would be there.

[SHOCKvalue]

Love the Black Hills although not sure about in the winter. A beautiful area. But if Wichita was in the Black Hills WSU would most likely be in The Summit League.

Winter in the Black Hills offers downhill skiing at several resorts, an extensive snowmobile trail system, cross-country skiing, and so on. (To say nothing of the numerous summer activities available that we don't have in Wichita or KS, all in a much more hospitable summer climate.)

Winter in Wichita is still cold enough to off-put the warm weather types or really do much outside, but instead of things to do in the winter we sit around in our basements and stare outside at the brown grass and leafless trees. Whoopie!

[1972Shocker]

There are a lot of donors with kids that play soccer. I'm sure donor support would be there.

That may very well be the case. Although if it is it begs the question why don't we already have it?

[Stickboy46]

http://www.kwch.com/content/news/UConn-beat-writer-says--418553283.html

Don't know if this was posted. But confirmation that UCONN is on board (the administration at least)

[Stickboy46]

That may very well be the case. Although if it is it begs the question why don't we already have it?

Not sure, it's definitely grown in popularity recently, so maybe its a recency bias thing?