The late addition of Gonzaga suggests that Fox is driving this rebuild. Fox tried to get Gonzaga into The Big XII because Fox has a bulky package of B-XII hoops content. Yormark preferred to go East. The PAC wanted to poach The AAC, which would add more TV value to New PAC than just using MWC talent. It would also devalue ESPN's AAC contract which runs until 2032. This would be consistent with Fox's motives. So, ESPN likely coaxed The AAC schools to remain where they are. If I'm right that Fox is directing The PAC, there must be a "fuzzy" media figure in the air, varying as the new conference is fleshed-out. The PAC will want at least nine FB schools in order to play eight conference games. They will reach a point where the poaching fees will be so high that absorbing the entire MWC for $0 might make sense. But will the media partner agree? ** Edited by 33laszlo99 at 9/24/2024, 11:25:13 AM ** Edited by 33laszlo99 at 9/24/2024, 11:37:23 AM