smithy

Wondering if OCTAGON is really turning the screws to get this deal done for the nPAC. If so, hopefully they can add some more BB only schools to the mix and help the nPAC develop a whole separate BB division. Just like how Brett Yormark is trying to do for the B12.

Supposedly, NDSU wants full invite, but MW is thinking football only, which maybe the hangup. Personally they should have gone for the Montana schools, but maybe MW is not all in.

NIU probably done the numbers and after HAWAII became a full member...those extra costs of flying from the CST to Hawaii and back must be a factor and doesn't move the needle much. Let alone Toledo was probably not even talking about moving. Put a fork in it.

Having Hawaii joining as full member is a win for the MW...but on the other side it can be obstacle for any school in the Midwest/Texas because of the high cost without subsidies in play. Perhaps that is why SH and TXST said no to Gloria because of this and the PAC is a drivable conference for equipment and at time teams for their oly's . Don't be surprised the subsidies objection will affect their bids for NIU/Toledo or Tarleton State. For the PAC, when they figure out the numbers, they will go right ahead and start looking for #8 with BB also in the picture.

That's the MW's problem and not the ours. Welcome to the PAC.

He had to say something to calm his fanbase. Didn't sound like he totally shut the door.

If I was Hawaii...I drop all the subsidies and make the rest pay since I got only a sliver of the money pie. What surprises me is the GOR is till 2032. Does this means that the next contract is only for 5 years? I thought the big expiration year was 2030 for CFP.

Wonder how SJSU, UNR, WYO, NM, and Hawaii feel not getting extra money for signing the same GOR as UNLV/AF with a empty wallet and no 25Mil bonus? Those two are the new Boise's. I guess they only get a shiny new pen to sign the GOR. Hmmm. Also even with a GOR, both leagues are one short for the to NCAA to qualify for CFP. Now it will be a phone call race who will be the first to jump, and I'm sure they will not come unless there is a pot a gold waiting for them.

Those four can easily add UTEP, NMSU and the two Montana schools and don't forget Hawaii and call it the day.

We all know that UNLV is the kingpin of this realignment now and if they leave then AFA is not far behind. Perhaps the two commish may make a agreement that the PAC won't poach anymore MW teams till the contract ends and Gloria will get a lower payout that is agreed upon that is fair but enough of a nestegg amount to keep the MW afloat till then. Then PAC will focus on Texas schools to fill in the 8th school like UNT, Texas State or may even put out a feeler again to UTSA with a bigger incentive than the original bid to them to jump. Gloria can add one to two more schools without looking over her shoulder and the PAC can get into the central time zone to keep the media partners happy and get us into Texas.

This will now make the PAC focus on schools outside of the MW to poach..Texas you're up. UNT, Texas State, UTEP and maybe even NMSU. What the PAC needs is expansion into the central time zone to keep CW happy.

Sac State will replace USU.

IF they bundle Texas State with UNT (Dallas) along with possibly Reno ...that will be a win for the PAC.

That with staying at home watching this weeks games on TV with a BYE. meh.

NM better not become the new CAL in the MW. Remember it was USC that said no to PAC-12 expansion before the chaos started and look who was the first to bolt...USC and dragged UCLA with them. You need schools for protection against the AAC. The nPAC is on another agenda right now.