nvspuds

It is updated now.

I do think the MW will add another football only member in the CST..I don't have any idea who that might be, though..

They aren't broke. They have debt. So do other schools. I was commenting about the point the previous fellow made they the "ONLY WAY" UNLV would leave is if the MW didn't pay them the 25 million. They could certainly leave now and pay the exit fee (probably adding to the debt). They could be added to the Big 12 because of all those positives you mentioned. That exit would be free under the new MW guidelines. The better question is why did they stay in the MW. I believe they were invited to the PAC Who. However, they are in the MW now. P.S. It was remarkably condescending of you to snark out that they are "stuck" in the MW. They are not paying an exit fee, they will receive some large amount of the monies coming in, and easy travel in a tight regional conference. Certainly not stuck..

The only way?

I am not sure that moves the needle enough..But it is up to the presidents.

You are good at showing how great this would be for NDSU. Other than a solid football program what makes this a must have for the MW?

It will be football only, if it happens. The MW has 9 olympic sports schools already and all are in the footprint. Easy travel for the non revenue sports.

The MW would want your football to be really good and aren't afraid to play you. Football is your calling card. Why else would you ever be invited.

I am willing to be convinced. Why do you think the Montana and Dakota schools would be the 'best' option.

I have no idea if they will join or not. They would need to find another home for their olympic sports which is a consideration. I do think if the deal is good for both sides they may well jump in. As for the travel, they would have 4 home games and 4 road games, one of which would be between Toledo and NIU. 3 trips out west. With 10 football schools and an 8 game schedule it is possible to work things out with regards to Hawaii and the Maction folks.

Nevada was not invited to join the Pac. I am sure the Pac 2 had some criteria for who they wanted. I have zero hard feelings about any of this..We ain't curing cancer here in G-5 world. Life will go on.

Grand Canyon does not play football. Can't be a full member. Adding them for olympic sports makes sense, though

I was born in Ohio if that helps with the debate..

Water under the bridge. They are a full member now and the MW is happy about that.

Thank you..We have all been in a conference with UTEP before..It will be a nice reunion.