Originally posted by TrackSuitAndTie
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This is interesting .. they have to add 1 more school in the next 2 years to remain a confernece -
If the AAC wants to move west, they need to be actively talking/negotiating now before any such deals are signed within the MWC. I'd assume if that's signed, it would indicate those schools aren't going anywhere for awhile. Though I'd also assume that there are some schools still in the MWC that are hoping to get into the PAC, so that may change this new GOR deal.
If the AAC wants valuable expansion, the options in the eastern half of the country are limited. Not that there aren't schools that could add value at some point, but immediate value added schools are west right now. There are five MWC schools remaining that could bring value to either the American or PAC.
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Only way they were going to get them. The PAC, as it sits right now, isn't a strong basketball conference. SDSU is about it. Boise, Colorado State have been solid. Adding Gonzaga helps and the 'Zags will be making a lot more money from media by joining the PAC, no matter what their media deal ends up being.Originally posted by Stickboy46 View Post
One would think if the AAC schools are staying, that the projected media deal for the PAC isn't all that great.
Could the AAC get aggressive and try to get both Nevada schools to go along with AFA and one other? The Nevada schools would definitely face more travel costs so maybe the PAC still wins out. AFA should be ours to lose. I believe those in charge at AFA really want to play games in Texas and before the PAC imploded, I believe the MWC was looking at possible Texas adds to help with that. Having all three academies won't hurt our media deals in the future. Hopefully grabbing AFA helps pull a couple of others this direction.Leave a comment:
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They uh, looking for another non-football member..?Originally posted by Stickboy46 View PostLeave a comment:
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Quick reaction ....Originally posted by WuShock Reaper View Post
1) There is safety in numbers
2) There is a better opportunity to form reasonable East and West divisions that would prevent stupid travel expenses from exploding
3) There are a lot more marquee football and basketball games baked into the schedule
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Should be poaching time now.Originally posted by WINGdingBALLfling View PostLeave a comment:
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I think so. Here is my thought on a full merger:Originally posted by Kung Wu View PostHow many teams out of this would make the FBS 12 or 16 (future) team playoff in football?Conference Team Division Football Basketball AAC Army Black Knights East Yes Yes AAC Charlotte 49ers East Yes Yes AAC East Carolina Pirates East Yes Yes AAC Florida Atlantic Owls East Yes Yes AAC Memphis Tigers East Yes Yes AAC Navy Midshipmen East Yes No AAC N. Texas Mean Green East Yes Yes AAC Rice Owls East Yes Yes AAC S. Florida Bulls East Yes Yes AAC Temple Owls East Yes Yes AAC Tulane Green Wave East Yes Yes AAC Tulsa Golden Hurricane East Yes Yes AAC UAB Blazers East Yes Yes AAC UTSA Roadrunners East Yes Yes AAC Wichita St. Shockers East No Yes MWC Air Force Falcons West Yes Yes MWC Boise State Broncos West Yes Yes MWC Colorado State Rams West Yes Yes MWC Fresno State Bulldogs West Yes Yes MWC Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior West Yes Yes MWC Nevada Wolf Pack West Yes Yes MWC New Mexico Lobos West Yes Yes MWC San Diego St. Aztecs West Yes Yes MWC San José St. Spartans West Yes Yes MWC UNLV Rebels West Yes Yes MWC Utah State Aggies West Yes Yes MWC Wyoming Cowboys West Yes Yes PAC-12 Oregon State Beavers West Yes Yes PAC-12 Washington St. Cougars West Yes Yes
How many teams each year would make the NCAA Basketball Tournament?Leave a comment:
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Is there any benefit in the AAC and PAC merging into one conference?Leave a comment:
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