It's more than a small step up, UTEP and the rest of CUSA, make pennies compared to the MWC... Not to mention, many UTEP fans would rather play a UNLV, New Mexico, Nevada, Boise St, etc. Over ODU, FU's. Throw in the travel cost, and it adds up, for all sports. UTEP needs to get the heck out of CUSA one way or another. There are enough regional teams, to have brought back a decent WAC. UTEP, UTSA, UNT, RICE, NMSU, Texas St... Just to name a few. Could be a nice regional conference. A MWC even without Boise St, is going to be better. Just my opinion. Glad it's almost football season!