Thamel: Gonzaga to join the PAC12. Announcement later today.
This one has been bantered around. Good for Gonzaga. Movement here on October 1.
** Edited by HOO86 at 10/1/2024, 10:32:26 AM
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Texas State to join too? Sorry I didn't see this posted below.
** Edited by Millpoint at 10/1/2024, 11:25:25 AM
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in accepting the MWC bid, makes me guess that.
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you really want something else. Texas State has a large student population is close to San Antonio and Austin, that probably makes the PAC want them more than UTEP. which is in a more remote area.
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finally find a home? Too far East?
Interesting times for sure.
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will leave, if not more. They would end up back with some of the original Big East schools that they would love to play again in all sports. This is just a guess though, but it explains why they were so close and then things fell apart with the B12.
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running to be included in the ACC or the B12. UConn especially, as they do not really have a pathway to the playoffs, nor the playoff money. Even the G5(6) gets some of that money.
If the ACC falters, and they FINALLY consider inviting UConn, it will happen.
Unless the B12 takes them first.
** Edited by Big12 guy at 10/1/2024, 11:37:31 AM
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But Greg Flugaur reported last night that things are looking more favorable for UConn to possibly get enough support to get a Big 12 bid later this year or next. Apparently a previous no vote school in Texas has now flipped to yes and there are other factors that is making it more favorable for UConn. I guess we'll see. I'm glad Gonzaga found a landing spot and it was not in the Big 12.
** Edited by Millpoint at 10/1/2024, 11:41:49 AM
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will be difficult to maintain their success. Being in the PAC will help them.
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and Cincy. Of course we all know they have great basketball.
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with WVU and UCONN having history with the Big East basketball.
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To get the NY DMA would need St. Johns, Seton Hall, etc. The Hartford DMA is next to it, and Connecticut is close, but it's like us with Syracuse. Rutgers was the one actually in the NY DMA, but without much following in New York.
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definition. I think it's more exposure, recruiting, and yes, it's possible to pick up some basketball schools if Yormark is successful in separating the football and basketball media contracts. It's the branding of the B12.
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Headquarters. I think I once heard that a lot employees at ESPN graduated from UCONN.
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They could join for Football only. They will now be closer to the PAC12 than the MWC.
And I was thinking that the MWC should invite one of the Montana, North Dakota, or South Dakota schools to move up and join. There are some good FCS football options out of those.
** Edited by HOO86 at 10/1/2024, 10:58:59 AM
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