More conference realignment talk

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

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]

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]

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

[The Sultan]

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 Sultan]

The MWC is reportedly interested in Northern Illinois and Toledo.

[Uncle Rico]

The MWC is reportedly interested in Northern Illinois and Toledo.

Comical at this point

[WhiteTrash]

Comical at this point

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

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Holy Toledo!!!

[RJax55]

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

NIU - Chicago's Mountain West team.

[The Thing]

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

[WhiteTrash]

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]

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]

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?

[Scoop Snoop]

I mean, what are the alternatives for the MWC?

You need another cup of coffee Rico. The obvious answer is St. Thomas. Sheesh!

[Uncle Rico]

You need another cup of coffee Rico. The obvious answer is St. Thomas. Sheesh!

I am low on caffeine.  That win over Marquette should carry a lot of weight

[WhiteTrash]

You need another cup of coffee Rico. The obvious answer is St. Thomas. Sheesh!

St. Thomas turned down the SEC??

[Scoop Snoop]

St. Thomas turned down the SEC??

And the Big 10.

[WhiteTrash]

And the Big 10.

Honestly, they are a better fit for the NBA and NFL.

[MarquetteMike1977]

I am low on caffeine.  That win over Marquette should carry a lot of weight

Agree they should invite Saint Thomas And Marquette. But for football only.

[Viper]

The MWC is reportedly interested in Northern Illinois and Toledo.

perfect!!...for Northern IL, great skiing not far away at the landfill that is Wilmot. Nice 'mountain' connection, hey.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Football, even non-power/major programs, continues to drive the realignment bus.  Even without the the B1G/SEC-level payouts, schools will throw out geography and historical associations for a few extra bucks and the false hope of remaining at the big table.  Even more FCS programs will be called up to backfill and more mouths will need to be fed with the D1 revenues and payouts.

D1/FBS needs to be contracted, not expanded.  Each time a conference gets raided, it leaves behind the low revenue programs to backfill with even more low revenue programs while retaining the conference payouts.  At some point, something will have to give.

[The Sultan]

It is significantly more expensive to move from FCS to FBS than it was a few years ago. I don't think you are going to see a lot of movement like we did previously.

[mugrad_89]

And the Big 10.

Didn't Shaka block them from joining the Big East?

[Billy Hoyle]

I mean, what are the alternatives for the MWC?

They are talking to one school about being a non-football member. Not Gonzaga.

[Herman Cain]

Interesting perspective on Pac-12 Mountain West debacle

https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougars/pac-12-loses-realignment-narrative-and-unlvs-decision-mailbag/