Stull was on cruise control the last decade. Him and Nata are the ones responsible for us not being in the MWC to begin with.
Texas-San Antonio is going to the Pac8, not the MW.
The MWC cannot go defunct if they plan on collecting all the exit fees. So, they’re not going defunct.
Right, no way UTSA joins a watered down MWC. That is for the UTEPs and NMSUs of the world now.
I would be shocked to see Tulane and Memphis join the Pac. UTSA is possible though.
More TV markets. CSU was added for the Denver audience. Tulane and Memphis would create a wider market that would net a better TV deal along with getting better teams from the American.
Yeah, but travel wise, not that great. Especially when you won’t be getting the big tv or CFP money like in the P4 conferences. Makes a big difference.
Maybe, but I think that’s unlikely. Nobody ever mentions them. Their football is horrible and their basketball program is a far cry from the 90s version
It’s possible if they think it will provide them with better exposure. Would UTSA rather play Boise and Colorado St or keep playing Tulsa and FAU?
Yeah but having a market like Albuquerque is a bonus. They have a good football coach(ask BYU) and incredible basketball facilities. The upside is there
The WAC at the time was dying, and ultimately eliminated football in its conference. The move to C-USA was logical at the time.
It wouldn't be wise to do so. Take it with a grain of salt here but it happened. I'm sure others here know too.
Absolutely. Really nobody I dislike more than Texas-San Antonio.
Yeah, but it’s not because of on-field/court results or attendance. They’re located in San Antonio and we’re located in El Paso. Everything else is pretty much irrelevant.
I agreed with most of this statement, fixed the part that I didn't agree with.
And the shame is this: UTEP has had 20 years to put themselves in a position to take a spot in a bigger conference as they became available. But every freaking time we sh*t the bed with bad hires and we hung on to them way too long killing the fan base and diminishing what little chance we had to move on. Now our only hope to leave to the MWC is by banking not on the fact that we’re a good candidate, but that everyone else is worse.
Technically they’re already under the 8 school minimum. Hawaii is a football only member and doesn’t count.
Could be, I don’t know if Hawaii wants that though. They pay travel costs in the Big West, which is entirely to California schools. So the MWC would also probably have them pay travel costs, except they would be for trips to Wyoming, Albuquerque, and El Paso instead. Not really beneficial to Hawaii or the MWC.
Did Fili steal your login info?
Senter is probably on vacation right now with no cares in the world.
I also think Utep will get an invite, but after air force, Unlv and possibly Utah St and or Wyoming get poached. At that point how do we feel about what’s left? Are we good with San Jose, Hawaii, UNM, Nevada and Wyoming or Utah St? Then add us, NMSU,
Well don’t be so sure…. However it’d be a very watered down MWC and not necessarily better than CUSA by much. Expect at least UNLV and Air Force to leave. That leaves Wyoming, Utah St., Hawaii (Football Only), San Jose St. and UNM. So add Utep, NMSU and La Tech and possibly 2 Power FBS teams if NDSU or Montana St. wanna make the move up. There is about to be a lot of changes, so strap in and most likely Utep will be left out, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility with all the chips falling.
