idkk Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Just to be clear, here are the realistic options (or at least the ones that would make sense on paper) for the MWC currently: FBS - NMSU (Expressed interest in joining) - Sam Houston (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) - LA Tech (Unknown interest level) - Texas State (TBD, Declined initial offer) FCS - Sac State (Expressed interest in joining) - Tarleton State (Expressed interest in joining) - Montana (Unknown interest level) - Montana State (Unknown interest level) - North Dakota State (Unknown interest level) - South Dakota State (Unknown interest level) - UC Davis (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) - Weber State (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) The pickings at the FBS level for full members are slim. We really should have added some combination of UTSA/UNT/TXST in the last round of realignment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpotato Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/1/2024 at 10:51 PM, Spaztecs said: Who would have ever thought that UNLV would ever be the Overlords of a Conference ? I feel UNLV made a terrible short term money grab decision, but if they can finally go from bottom feeder to king of the hill it might work out for them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Diego Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/1/2024 at 10:41 PM, idkk said: Just to be clear, here are the realistic options (or at least the ones that would make sense on paper) for the MWC currently: FBS - NMSU (Expressed interest in joining) - Sam Houston (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) - LA Tech (Unknown interest level) - Texas State (TBD, Declined initial offer) FCS - Sac State (Expressed interest in joining) - Tarleton State (Expressed interest in joining) - Montana (Unknown interest level) - Montana State (Unknown interest level) - North Dakota State (Unknown interest level) - South Dakota State (Unknown interest level) - UC Davis (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) - Weber State (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) The pickings at the FBS level for full members are slim. We really should have added some combination of UTSA/UNT/TXST in the last round of realignment. A dark horse to add the FCS list, UTRGV. Introducing football in 2025. Currently a WAC member. Football - UTRGV Athletics (goutrgv.com) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTanked Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/1/2024 at 10:44 PM, kingpotato said: I feel UNLV made a terrible short term money grab decision, but if they can finally go from bottom feeder to king of the hill it might work out for them. Insightful. I appreciate the happy ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BodyBagGame Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Who would have thought this little conference that seemingly nobody cared about, with fans nobody cared about, would cause this kind of chaos on this little message board? It's insane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSUTOP25 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 2:43 AM, BodyBagGame said: Who would have thought this little conference that seemingly nobody cared about, with fans nobody cared about, would cause this kind of chaos on this little message board? It's insane. I haven’t seen this much activity on a message board since @tailingpermit suggested that downtown Chicago’s food scene was almost as noteworthy as the exquisite cuisine found in Medicine Bow, Wyoming. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWestCowboy Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/1/2024 at 10:41 PM, idkk said: Just to be clear, here are the realistic options (or at least the ones that would make sense on paper) for the MWC currently: FBS - NMSU (Expressed interest in joining) - Sam Houston (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) - LA Tech (Unknown interest level) - Texas State (TBD, Declined initial offer) FCS - Sac State (Expressed interest in joining) - Tarleton State (Expressed interest in joining) - Montana (Unknown interest level) - Montana State (Unknown interest level) - North Dakota State (Unknown interest level) - South Dakota State (Unknown interest level) - UC Davis (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) - Weber State (Unknown interest level, needs stadium expansion) The pickings at the FBS level for full members are slim. We really should have added some combination of UTSA/UNT/TXST in the last round of realignment. Hawaii is a better full member FBS add than all those listed. Gets the MWC to 8 full members and then a little time and clarity to make the next moves. Air Force Hawaii New Mexico Nevada SJSU UNLV UTEP Wyoming 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelRed19 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/1/2024 at 10:44 PM, kingpotato said: I feel UNLV made a terrible short term money grab decision, but if they can finally go from bottom feeder to king of the hill it might work out for them. I don't disagree with this. UNLV's decision for a short-term cash grab only makes sense if they parlay this into an invite to a bigger conference. If UNLV throws a brinks truck at Odom and sticks around in the national spotlight for 4-5 years by being in the running for a CFP spot, maybe the Big 12 comes calling. Utah and TCU did the same thing and each jumped to bigger conferences. If UNLV sticks in the MWC and doesn't jump to a bigger conference, they may find themselves as the captain of a sinking ship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_Reb Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 8:55 AM, RebelRed19 said: I don't disagree with this. UNLV's decision for a short-term cash grab only makes sense if they parlay this into an invite to a bigger conference. If UNLV throws a brinks truck at Odom and sticks around in the national spotlight for 4-5 years by being in the running for a CFP spot, maybe the Big 12 comes calling. Utah and TCU did the same thing and each jumped to bigger conferences. If UNLV sticks in the MWC and doesn't jump to a bigger conference, they may find themselves as the captain of a sinking ship. Sinking? We're talking to Tarleton state! Nothing says "bright future" more than that. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvspuds Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 8:08 AM, CO_Reb said: Sinking? We're talking to Tarleton state! Nothing says "bright future" more than that. I think the Tarelton dream has already died with Texas State saying no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmartigan Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 5:27 AM, BSUTOP25 said: I haven’t seen this much activity on a message board since @tailingpermit suggested that downtown Chicago’s food scene was almost as noteworthy as the exquisite cuisine found in Medicine Bow, Wyoming. Speaking of, why does everyone hate Utah State? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalinasSpartan Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 7:55 AM, RebelRed19 said: I don't disagree with this. UNLV's decision for a short-term cash grab only makes sense if they parlay this into an invite to a bigger conference. If UNLV throws a brinks truck at Odom and sticks around in the national spotlight for 4-5 years by being in the running for a CFP spot, maybe the Big 12 comes calling. Utah and TCU did the same thing and each jumped to bigger conferences. If UNLV sticks in the MWC and doesn't jump to a bigger conference, they may find themselves as the captain of a sinking ship. I think for UNLV it’s all about what puts you in the best position in a few years when all the shit goes down. I’m not a UNLV fan (though I have rooted for them going back to when I lived in Vegas), but to me you guys will be in a better position at that time staying in the MWC then you would have been buying into the Pac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean327 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 8:14 AM, Madmartigan said: Speaking of, why does everyone hate Utah State? Because they conspired with BYU to destroy the MWC. See "The Project". Choo Choo St can eat a bag of dicks 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaztecs Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/1/2024 at 11:05 PM, Creeper86 said: Quit freaking out and spazzing, Spud, or you’ll be like this @Spaztecs dude and his inability to realize saturating message boards with worthlessness renders him, well, totally worthless , but really, really annoying as sheet!!! Don’t be like @Spaztecs , @nvspuds! And you fill this Board with garbage takes about how the Pac is going to fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmartigan Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 12:04 AM, SharkTanked said: Insightful. I appreciate the happy ending. Why else would you live in Vegas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmartigan Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 9:46 AM, sean327 said: Because they conspired with BYU to destroy the MWC. See "The Project". Choo Choo St can eat a bag of dicks I accept your invitation. When is our meet-up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaztecs Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 9:14 AM, Madmartigan said: Speaking of, why does everyone hate Utah State? Because they go to Bowls and earn NCAA credits ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaztecs Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Memphis and PAC discussions picking up momentum. http://redirect.viglink.com/?key=71fe2139a887ad501313cd8cce3053c5&subId=2927646&u=https%3A//x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1841490803912310840 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSUTOP25 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 10/2/2024 at 9:14 AM, Madmartigan said: Speaking of, why does everyone hate Utah State? Mayochup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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