New MWC Possibility:
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notice how you just point out ppl other than fans that should invest and donate along with boosters and NIL partners
the "have someone else do it, and i'll enjoy their benefits" mentality has not helped UTEP at all.
Hawaii pays travel costs to Big West members, wonder if they will here
The sentiment from current MW fans is they would like to have Hawaii join the league in all sports. That would secure full membership for the MW.
Didn’t really think of this as a possibility, because I didn’t know Hawaii helped with travel. If they say yes this a No Brainer and way better than adding Tarleton St. at least for now. Let Tarleton St. go to CUSA for a couple of years first and see how they do.
The PAC wants to create a "best of the rest" conference. Sadly our beloved UTEP has never been thought of "best of the rest" in anything.
Hopefully this switch ignites a fire in our a$$ (both admin and fanbase) and initiates improvements all around. That way, when the next round of realignment happens and its our turn again, were not left behind.
Hopefully this switch ignites a fire in our a$$ (both admin and fanbase) and initiates improvements all around. That way, when the next round of realignment happens and its our turn again, were not left behind.
If they get Hawaii to join full-time, then they can take their time to lay out a plan for the future without desperate moves (like adding UTEP)sorry it was. It would be great if they could add two football-only schools and two basketball-only schools. NIU and NDSU for football and St Marys and Grand Canyon U for Basketball even NMSU for basketball only would be great.
Hopefully it’s an easier sell that we’re playing UNLV/AFA/WY compared to Kennesaw St/SHSU etc. At the same time I would also suggest a donation if you can - we have a lot of ground to cover to catch up in terms of donations and funding.
Above that, support as many businesses that are supporting our athletes. It stinks to say, but money makes athletics go around and a few dollars every few months from every fan will add up over time.
Season tickets for everything except basketball are relatively cheap and another easy way to support the program. Ultimately we still need a lot of work in terms of nutrition and training equipment.
These two things, seem hard for fans to do, even when we suck
We wonder why we're so far behind....I remember this board and the other one as an undergrad "We don't need a cafeteria or nutrition bar, we have a deal with Luby's near campus"
No wonder we're always "behind"
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Terry and Golding were and are not performing to UTEP standards but the MW knows UTEP basketball does not take a backseat to football.
Just playing devil's advocate but over the years I have heard on national syndicated shows that NDSU is ok where they are at, and really don't have the money to go full FBS. NIU is the UAB of MAC: All in on football and basketball takes a back seat.
Terry and Golding were and are not performing to UTEP standards but the MW knows UTEP basketball does not take a backseat to football.
Finally got around to seeing this.
Basically “I got what you people wanted, please don’t embarrass me.”
Big if true.
If true, MwC stay at 8 right?
If true, MwC stay at 8 right?
That’s be huge for Utep if true!!! Now let’s get football winning some games starting next year, cause that’s not happening this year and hopefully Utep Basketball gets over the hump this year and makes NCAA!
That guy will repost anything realignment related. While that money figure might happen, the MWC would be stupid to only stay at 8 teams, especially in basketball. Only 8 teams, means only 7 conference games. Nobody wants to play a team twice in a season, and hypothetically, it could happen a 3rd time in a conference championship game.
Secure St. Mary’s for Basketball only and N. Illinois for Football only and problem solved and that number probably goes to 50 million
We will see. If St Mary’s thinks they’re better of in the MWC, which we don’t know if either party is interested, then they would be a good add. Same with NIU, but they would have to find a home for their other sports.
So adding St. Mary's and N. Illinois takes the MWC from 48mm to 50mm. Hmm. That means that by adding schools each schools nets less money.
I don't like your solution.
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50 million dollar range I meant to say. St. Mary’s is a basketball name and helps, but they wouldn’t get the full cut as the all sports teams for one. N. Illinois also wouldn’t get a full cut for just Football. That’s what I was basing it on.
UNLV gets 10,000 less than our game vs SUU. Ranked in the Top 25, playing an ACC team, and has beaten 2 Big 12 teams this year
The mountain west already plays every team twice a year and do many other conferences also
Bible thumpers know how to backhand.🤔
I wouldn't mind making the trip to Vegas when we play them. Sit in an NFL stadium to watch that game?
Hearing Hawaii and MWC are close to deal to bring all sports to MWC. This I think is a Huge win and better than adding Tarleton St. at least not yet they still may though. Now MWC can work on TV extension based on the 8 teams. Really hoping Utep Basketball makes the Tourney and football improves next year before making the jump. 3-5 million a year in a tv deal should pay dividends!
Huge win? I don’t know about that. It’s not like Hawaii basketball has been wildly successful. They have only made the NCAAs 5 times. They’re really good in men’s volleyball, a sport that the MWC or UTEP doesn’t sponsor.
Even after Hawaii, I still believe they should get a 9th team for scheduling purposes.
Huge...it's not impossible to get to Hawaii either from ELP
Connect in LAS/PHX/LAX with Southwest
AA connect via DFW/PHX/LAX
possibilities are endless!
I don’t have sources at Hawaii or the MW offices but I’m reading the same online.
And a 10th for stability. As much as I would like to leave NMSU behind (yes, I'm petty), I think they're coming too.
I agree with Natty that Hawaii is a good addition considering the other options.
Maybe the city of El Paso can start to nudge some airlines to get a direct flight to Hawaii? Even it's just once a week.
What I guess I mean to say by huge win is this… MWC get to 8 and can be matriculated about adding #9 or #10, they didn’t have to go the FCS route and now can pursue a TV extension based on the 8 teams in place.
