Re: A new and better FBS thread
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El_Chapo
NDSU would create a buzz day 1 with our fan base traveling to these new towns and they will resent the fact that our "lowly d2" school will be kicking their asses on day 1. the rivals will happen instantly
NDSU will travel. But not like to Frisco...or Kansas State...or MN....en masse. The fan base and trips will be divided amongst the road games and we will be just another fan base. Not too mention, maybe one "big" games vs Big 10 or 12 each season non conference? travel gets divided up. Pump it up.
Re: A new and better FBS thread
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Originally Posted by
El_Chapo
NDSU would create a buzz day 1 with our fanbase traveling to these new towns and they will resent the fact that our "lowly d2" school will be kicking their asses on day 1. the rivals will happen instantly
Only you consider us D2.
Re: A new and better FBS thread
If the MWC adds teams it's because the PAC raided them after being further raided by B1G and/or Big12. That means the best MWC teams are gone and depending on how many go they very likely aren't the top G5 conference anymore. In any case, UTEP and NMSU will get invites before the MWC even thinks about FCS schools. We would need to think very carefully about joining a sinking ship.
Re: A new and better FBS thread
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taper
If the MWC adds teams it's because the PAC raided them after being further raided by B1G and/or Big12. That means the best MWC teams are gone and depending on how many go they very likely aren't the top G5 conference anymore. In any case, UTEP and NMSU will get invites before the MWC even thinks about FCS schools. We would need to think very carefully about joining a sinking ship.
100% agree. I don't see a scenario where NDSU and Boise State/San Diego State occupy the MW at the same time. If only those two get grabbed, I still really like the MW over our current situation. If the top 2/3 of the conference gets taken away I'd definitely feel apprehensive about jumping.
Re: A new and better FBS thread
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Originally Posted by
taper
If the MWC adds teams it's because the PAC raided them after being further raided by B1G and/or Big12. That means the best MWC teams are gone and depending on how many go they very likely aren't the top G5 conference anymore. In any case, UTEP and NMSU will get invites before the MWC even thinks about FCS schools. We would need to think very carefully about joining a sinking ship.
Unless the MW loses more than 4 schools, I don't think they will add anybody..
Re: A new and better FBS thread
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NDSU92
100% agree. I don't see a scenario where NDSU and Boise State/San Diego State occupy the MW at the same time. If only those two get grabbed, I still really like the MW over our current situation. If the top 2/3 of the conference gets taken away I'd definitely feel apprehensive about jumping.
The MWC lost TCU, Utah and BYU and managed to carry on just fine..The most successful stretch the conference had was with 8 members..They got to 12 by accident..The MW was formed out of the WAC 16..The big boy conferences can have a jillion members but mid majors are better off keeping it tight, regional and small IMHO. If schools leave for a high major P5 school, they get a hat tip from me..Nothing wrong with ambition. However, The MW also gets 12.7 million bucks from each school that leaves in exit fees...That is why CSU and AFA did not leave for the AAC..That is a lot of scratch for a sideways move..
Re: A new and better FBS thread
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MWC
The MWC lost TCU, Utah and BYU and managed to carry on just fine..The most successful stretch the conference had was with 8 members..They got to 12 by accident..The MW was formed out of the WAC 16..The big boy conferences can have a jillion members but mid majors are better off keeping it tight, regional and small IMHO. If schools leave for a high major P5 school, they get a hat tip from me..Nothing wrong with ambition. However, The MW also gets 12.7 million bucks from each school that leaves in exit fees...That is why CSU and AFA did not leave for the AAC..That is a lot of scratch for a sideways move..
Understood. Any conference trying to go it with only 8 schools though would need balls of steel right now. If the MW had only 8 right now and either the B12 or PAC sneezed in the direction of the MW the conference would be gone. 8 is also terrible for basketball no?
Re: A new and better FBS thread
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NDSU92
Understood. Any conference trying to go it with only 8 schools though would need balls of steel right now. If the MW had only 8 right now and either the B12 or PAC sneezed in the direction of the MW the conference would be gone. 8 is also terrible for basketball no?
The Big 12 used to be called the Big 8
The Pac 12 used to be called the Pac 8
Both operated under those numbers for decades..
However, I don't anticipate 4 schools leaving..The ideal number for a mid major is 9, though. 8 conference games for football and 16 for basketball.
Re: A new and better FBS thread
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Originally Posted by
taper
If the MWC adds teams it's because the PAC raided them after being further raided by B1G and/or Big12. That means the best MWC teams are gone and depending on how many go they very likely aren't the top G5 conference anymore. In any case, UTEP and NMSU will get invites before the MWC even thinks about FCS schools. We would need to think very carefully about joining a sinking ship.
Serious question (I'm ignorant about these things) : Would UTEP & NMSU add better media exposure than NDSU?
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I am ignorant about these things too..El Paso is a big city. Las Cruces is pretty small..
Nevada has been in a conference with both schools before. They both are better at basketball than football.
I am not sure what you mean about media exposure..
