utenation Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 6/4/2024 at 4:18 PM, Headbutt said: I think Gloria's done all she can. Extended a carrot with a FB scheduling alliance and adding WSU as an affiliate member for some sports, then adding the stick of being able to bill the Pac for some millions if they tamper with the MWC membership. Yeah, she's dealing with some pretty disingenuous characters that are slowing things down, but there's not much more she can do. Seems like she’s much better than Hair. BTW, I wonder how many people in real life flip him some shit on that perfect helmet? Jimmy Johnson is even jealous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headbutt Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 6/4/2024 at 4:35 PM, utenation said: Seems like she’s much better than Hair. BTW, I wonder how many people in real life flip him some shit on that perfect helmet? Jimmy Johnson is even jealous. Like 20 years of Hair, I think we know his M.O. I guarantee that he would have thrown the carrot and forgot the stick. May not make any difference, but yeah...she's an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaztecs Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 6/4/2024 at 3:09 PM, Chalsean said: Oh totally agree and I hope we're all together. Just if its a choice between OSU/WSU and UH/USU, i choose UH/USU I don't get the hate for the Utags. These guys win in the revenue sports. They bring in the Bowl revenue and Tourney credits. Kicking them out would competitively weaken the MW. Hawa'ii I get. They are an FB only. The MW Schools that have rivalries with them, I am certain will be continued. As an Indy they would have little trouble with scheduling. Quote "We don't have evidence but, we have lot's of theories." Americans Mayor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaztecs Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 6/4/2024 at 4:18 PM, Headbutt said: I think Gloria's done all she can. Extended a carrot with a FB scheduling alliance and adding WSU as an affiliate member for some sports, then adding the stick of being able to bill the Pac for some millions if they tamper with the MWC membership. Yeah, she's dealing with some pretty disingenuous characters that are slowing things down, but there's not much more she can do. I believe the University and their fans are in the bargaining stage of grief right now. Quote "We don't have evidence but, we have lot's of theories." Americans Mayor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionTrails Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 6/4/2024 at 3:54 PM, Spaztecs said: I believe the University and their fans are in the bargaining stage of grief right now. Much to the delight of many of our MW brethren, we've (SDSU) been there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818SUDSFan Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 6/4/2024 at 1:58 PM, Headbutt said: I'm a fan of small conferences (9 in FB is perfect IMO) The Mountain West was at its peak (bad pun inevitable) when it had 9 members. So 7 current MWC members would be a great number for OSU/WSU to poach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utenation Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 6/4/2024 at 4:47 PM, Spaztecs said: I don't get the hate for the Utags. These guys win in the revenue sports. They bring in the Bowl revenue and Tourney credits. Yeah, I wouldn’t be tossing these guys out. They’ve had a lot of coaching changes too. https://www.usu.edu/today/story/utah-state-athletics-wins-school-record-four-mountain-west-championships-during-2023-24-academic-year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818SUDSFan Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 6/4/2024 at 3:47 PM, Spaztecs said: I don't get the hate for the Utags. These guys win in the revenue sports. They bring in the Bowl revenue and Tourney credits. Kicking them out would competitively weaken the MW. Hawa'ii I get. They are an FB only. The MW Schools that have rivalries with them, I am certain will be continued. As an Indy they would have little trouble with scheduling. Bullseye. The schools to be shown the door are Hawaii (through no fault of its own), SJSU (to its discredit because the Spartans have terrible facilities and haven't accomplished anything as MWC members except have a few fair football seasons), and Nevada (which won 60% of its games under Chris Ault but just 44% of them immediately preceding Ault and since he retired and, at 77, the guy isn't coming back for a third go-round plus their stadium is as bad as UNR's). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headbutt Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 6/4/2024 at 6:24 PM, 818SUDSFan said: Bullseye. The schools to be shown the door are Hawaii (through no fault of its own), SJSU (to its discredit because the Spartans have terrible facilities and haven't accomplished anything as MWC members except have a few fair football seasons), and Nevada (which won 60% of its games under Chris Ault but just 44% of them immediately preceding Ault and since he retired and, at 77, the guy isn't coming back for a third go-round plus their stadium is as bad as UNR's). I see it the same way. Not a proponent of it at all, but I do think that's how it would go down if it went down. None of us are really so attractive that the MWC can't live without us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelado Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 6/4/2024 at 1:35 PM, utenation said: It's just too bad UCF can't be part of your conversation. Your school defines irrelevance. Hell, you had about 150K watch your games against Houston and Cincy. When outside fans think of football in your state, my guess is UCF is near the bottom, right above high school football. Above? On 6/4/2024 at 6:24 PM, 818SUDSFan said: Bullseye. The schools to be shown the door are Hawaii (through no fault of its own), SJSU (to its discredit because the Spartans have terrible facilities and haven't accomplished anything as MWC members except have a few fair football seasons), and Nevada (which won 60% of its games under Chris Ault but just 44% of them immediately preceding Ault and since he retired and, at 77, the guy isn't coming back for a third go-round plus their stadium is as bad as UNR's). Nevada's stadium is as bad as UNR's? Shocking. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---I GREEN INFECTION I--- Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 5/30/2024 at 4:09 PM, Johnny Idol said: Any consolidation of the MWC and PNW twins has to be a reverse merger into the PAC-12. There is just too much more money to be made. My only concern is going to 14. I say the MWC trims 2 schools before solidifying with the PNW twins. There is too much chatter behind the scenes for it not to happen. The first school would be Hawaii. I like Hawaii but they are a football only member that hasn't brought much to football. The play their home games on their practice field and only have vague hopes of a new stadium sometime next decade. They could go independent and the new PAC-12 could even offer a 5 game scheduling agreement. The door would be left open for possible future membership. The second school would obviously be Utah State. They never should have been allowed to join and nobody wants them now or in the future. Cut the cord and send them off to Conference USA... Or maybe they could dust off their old PROJECT plans and try to reform the WAC. The new PAC-12 would have 4 pods of 3 schools each. You play the 2 other schools in your pod every year. PAC-12 Washington State Oregon State Boise State San Diego State Fresno State San Jose State Nevada UNLV New Mexico Colorado State Air Force Wyoming You kick-out Ute State before CSU-Jose. Who’s sock is this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818SUDSFan Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 6/4/2024 at 7:30 PM, Pelado said: Above? Nevada's stadium is as bad as UNR's? Shocking. Oops. I meant Spartan Stadium. As in the dictionary definition of "spartan." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgaucho Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 On 6/4/2024 at 4:52 PM, 818SUDSFan said: The Mountain West was at its peak (bad pun inevitable) when it had 9 members. So 7 current MWC members would be a great number for OSU/WSU to poach. SJSU, Boise, Nevada, USU, Air Force, CSU and Hawaii ought to do it. You did say 7 current members. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Be careful what you're hoping for...they maybe you bus league partners soon enough. Except for Boise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Convert Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 On 6/4/2024 at 5:24 PM, 818SUDSFan said: Bullseye. The schools to be shown the door are Hawaii (through no fault of its own), SJSU (to its discredit because the Spartans have terrible facilities and haven't accomplished anything as MWC members except have a few fair football seasons), and Nevada (which won 60% of its games under Chris Ault but just 44% of them immediately preceding Ault and since he retired and, at 77, the guy isn't coming back for a third go-round plus their stadium is as bad as UNR's). Nevada is #5 or #6 in the MWC pecking order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Did I hear a WOOSH? Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 On 6/21/2024 at 6:57 PM, Nevada Convert said: Nevada is #5 or #6 in the MWC pecking order. They have the potential to be for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Destiny Dutch Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 According to Flugaur, the SEC may be eyeing going to 20 with 4 ACC schools. Then the Big Ten and Big 12 would eat. https://x.com/flugempire/status/1804941263310880926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Dutch Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 If the ACC goes under 10 schools, I think that makes OSU - WSU automatic ACC additions... likely to get to 10. Then they will probably fill in the gap between the East and West coasts, with: SDSU, CSU, AFA, BSU, UNLV, USF, Tulane, Memphis, NAVY, ARMY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyobraska Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 On 6/23/2024 at 2:01 PM, Destiny Dutch said: If the ACC goes under 10 schools, I think that makes OSU - WSU automatic ACC additions... likely to get to 10. Then they will probably fill in the gap between the East and West coasts, with: SDSU, CSU, AFA, BSU, UNLV, USF, Tulane, Memphis, NAVY, ARMY 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
