New MWC Possibility:
- Thread starter nattybry
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What’s funny is your reading comprehension.
I didn’t say I have sources lol I said I’m hearing lol I scour the web sometimes and know key words to put. So if I see it before it’s been posted yet whats wrong with sharing?
I didn't notice you were being sarcastic. It's not easy to notice sarcasm on this board.
Yes, Hawaii is better than NMSU, Sac St, and Tarleton. That is not saying much though.
You need to get views. I'm sure you'll get enough to go viral and retire. Easy money for you Fili. Go get paid.
https://www.flightsfrom.com/ELP
The list of direct flights from El Paso is slowly growing. Will they ever add flights to Mexico so we can finally live up to the International Airport title?
Do any of you with sources have any updates on the 8th MWC member? All my sources at Miner Digs seemed to have dried up.
This realignment has been so good for this message board .. sorta like old times
Slowly growing then Covid happened (ELP-CLT would’ve been great for connecting to Munich, and now BCN)
Aero Mexico had one to Chihuahua a long time ago
I made my comment based on 10 years in the industry, knowing what it takes for a new route, nothing more
I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who doesn’t have anything new :sarcasm:
I don't have any "credentials" or "sources" but I believe we'll be staying up until 2 AM on Thursdays to watch basketball just like in the old days.
I remember those days and a lot of times they were close stressful exciting games lol
I heard Alabama is being relegated to the MWC after their loss to Vanderbilt.
Hopefully it plays out where Hawaii goes all sports and N. Illinois Football only and St. Mary’s Basketball only. I believe the league could expect at least 4 million per school with that.
Someone explain to me why a MAC school would leave the MAC for football-only deal in the MWC? I don't think that makes any sense for them
It only makes sense if you want to move up in status. The MAC mostly plays their games on ESPN+, on plays on weekdays in November. The MWC does not. That would be the only reason it’s attractive to them.
They’d probably get at least a percentage of the 4 million I’d say maybe 2 or 2.5 which would be more than they get for all spots in the MAC right now. Then the other sports could either stay MAC of the MAC allows them or joint another conference in other sports and still make money at least to break even for travel.
There’s probably zero chance the MAC allows them (or Toledo) to stay without football. Remember, NIU left the MAC once already because they thought they were big time in the mid 80s. I don’t think they want to burn that bridge again.
Are you sure about that? I’ve read MAC schools make around 2/2.5 million per year right now.
I believe that’s right. I guess what I was saying if MWC could match or slightly increase that number for Football only and then they also make money in whatever other conference there other sports would compete in it might be doable. It’d be a long shot though and probably wishful thinking. Idk I just don’t want Tarleton St. for some reason. I do think Sac St. name will come up again though with both the MWC and PAC Whatever.
Reading between the lines, it sounds like the MWC hasn't extended an invite but Hawaii will accept if the invitation is extended. I'm not sure why this would take so long as they are the best of the available options.
Probably still negotiating subsidies for travel for all sports:
Hawaii in talks for full membership with Mountain West Conference
UH could represent one of MWC's best paths to reach 8 full members
spectrumlocalnews.com
I’m sure it’s just numbers. Hawaii probably wants a higher percentage from the teams leaving and doesn’t want to have to pay for teams to come to the islands.
Hawaii full status confirmed.
Most of UH’s non-football sports will join Mountain West | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Most of the University of Hawaii’s non-football sports will be joining the Mountain West, UH athletic director Craig Angelos confirmed on Monday night.
www.staradvertiser.com
And still looking for one moreHawaii full status confirmed.
Most of UH’s non-football sports will join Mountain West | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Most of the University of Hawaii’s non-football sports will be joining the Mountain West, UH athletic director Craig Angelos confirmed on Monday night.www.staradvertiser.com
This says that they will look to add 2 MAC schools for football only still. Why not just bring them in outright? Creates more long term stability.
I still don't understand why MAC schools would leave the MAC but if they can do it then they have more pull than I thought.
They won’t bring them in outright because of travel costs and such. Hawaii games at NIU and Toledo for basketball, volleyball, and other sports are costly. This isn’t the Big Ten where they print money.
I could see why MAC schools could be upset with the MAC situation. Most of their games are on ESPN+ and they could be tired of MACtion Tues/Weds games in November.
Don't think Toldeo OH or NIU care for the Hawaii travel in all sports....NIU could pull it off being 1 hour and change from ORD for football but maybe it's too much for all
Also, tv contract $$ I'm sure is in the equation to get more of it with 1 more football member
With this now I think N. Illinois for Football and St. Mary’s for Basketball is at least a decent possibility. That would be a decent little basketball and football conference. Now only of Utep could step it up and fine competitive!
