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[NDSU92]

Wasn't too long ago we were beating JMU in FCS.
They are in a completely different spot from NDSU since then. In a really good way for them.

Us, not so much

Best part about it is we’d be a 3 point dog to JMU right now. JMU didn’t get any better, they’ve just proven that G6 football is no better than NDSU, SDSU level of play.

[NDSU92]

Are any teams (FCS or FBS) actively lobbying for an MWC invite?

NMSU and UTEP have been for years. Sammy probably is. Tarleton has announced it from back in their D2 days. Sacramento State is working with people in the community and has openly said they’re trying for a PAC invitation. UC Davis’ AD sent renderings of a potential new stadium to G6 conference commissioners.

[BigHorns]

If all the AAC schools stay out east, which seems pretty plausible, the PAC will decimate the MWC, leaving Nevada, Wyoming, New Mexico, Hawaii, and San Jose State

At that point it’s easy to think that everyone looks for an exit and the MWC ‘dies’

I would guess that’s what they are thinking in terms of immediate outcomes of this cycle

But as we are seeing with the PAC, it is not that easy to kill a conference …

Exit to where though?

Unless they merge with CUSA or something else equally ridiculous, they will have to backfill.
Indy status in FBS is purgatory, and it rarely goes well. UMass, UConn, etc.

I believe MW will do whatever they must to rebuild, even if that means adding Sac St, UCD, and Tarleton.

The interesting question is what does this do to their media contract, and does Big Sky survive if they take most of it?

[NDSU92]

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Are they in the athletic dept? Don’t know if I believe that that’s the narrative coming from the top.

I've heard from very high up inside the athletic department that we have been incredibly close to getting a MW invite in the past. And as others have recently posted, you don’t get consideration for an invite unless you are extremely interested.

[BigHorns]

Are they in the athletic dept? Don’t know if I believe that that’s the narrative coming from the top.

I've heard from very high up inside the athletic department that we have been incredibly close to getting a MW invite in the past. And as others have recently posted, you don’t get consideration for an invite unless you are extremely interested.

I'm also taking this with a grain of salt.

These types of discussions are sensitive, and might not be shared with everyone before a deal is done. People don't want egg on their face if it doesn't work out. Plus, MW internally is still figuring out who will stay to make these decisions. At least a couple more schools could still leave. It's hard to add anyone in that environment, until you know who is staying.

[scottietohottie]

Kevin, CAS, and lakes. I promise to always have enough frosted flakes for all of us.

[NI4NI]

Kevin, CAS, and lakes. I promise to always have enough frosted flakes for all of us.

Why all the hate on Cap'n Crunch?

[scottietohottie]

Why all the hate on Cap'n Crunch?

Makes the top of my mouth bleed.

[BigHorns]

Good article

https://thednvr.com/why-colorado-sta...tes-should-be/

This list from the article looks pretty close for PAC candidates:
Memphis
Tulane
South Florida
UTSA
North Texas
Rice

I would probably substitute Rice with Texas St, and UNLV also seems to be in the mix.
He does mention those two possibilities later in the article.

I think most likely outcome is PAC adds 2 more and calls it a day, though up to 3 or 4 is possible.

[BigHorns]

Best part about it is we’d be a 3 point dog to JMU right now. JMU didn’t get any better, they’ve just proven that G6 football is no better than NDSU, SDSU level of play.

Not sure I trust Sagarin on this. They've had a few years recruiting at FBS level now, and their new QB and receivers really lit UNC up. I don't think our offense is at that level. Of course we probably wouldn't let UNC score 50 on us either.

A matchup would be interesting. Player talent level in FBS overall is higher though. It's not the same as playing against MVFC, outside of SDSU maybe.