PAC 12/Mountain West

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

Stepping back, most of these teams moving around will not automatically make them more desirable. For example, Cal is still Cal, whether in the PAC or ACC; they theoretically have/had access to the playoffs either way. The PAC has already started losing their P5 connection. The ones that left the PAC early, they know what is coming, that's why they jumped so fast. Unless there is an invite to the P4/2, it's simple ego stroking. Besides, once the ACC gets FSU, Clemson, Miami, NC and NC State plucked, what is left? Power conference homecoming specials.

Moving around in the G5/6 is just consolidating for the next Yahtzee moment. There are very few "friends" when that goes down. Would I love to see UL in the Big 12? YES! Is it ever happening. NO. But I am sure happier in the SBC instead of the grab bag CUSA is or being stuck with a FCS prayer and a hope call up league. Be careful what one wishes for.

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I pretty much agree with this. The only P-X conference that EVER made any sense at all for us was the Big XII. And that ship has pretty much sailed.

Are there things that could happen to cause the Big XII ship to sail into the port for us? Certainly. The ACC could crumble and Cincy, UCF and WVU could see that as a better spot for them. Kansas and Iowa State could go to the Big 10.

Neither of those things is likely to happen; and the prospect of either happening should not alter what we actually DO. I am beyond certain that the Big XII is aware of our interest, and equally certain that the same things that we MUST do to just survive at our current level are EXACTLY the same things that we must do to become more attractive to the Big XII.

If fans won’t support Louisiana as a Sunbelt school, why would anyone continue to talk about becoming a P-x school: One never walks if they are not even allowed to crawl.

Fix the NIL shortfall at Louisiana so it can compete for a conference championship in every sport, especially Football and Basketball.

And finally, those who believe we can continue to compete at a high level in diamond sports without any NIL support are in for a very rude awakening.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

I pretty much agree with this. The only P-X conference that EVER made any sense at all for us was the Big XII. And that ship has pretty much sailed.

Are there things that could happen to cause the Big XII ship to sail into the port for us? Certainly. The ACC could crumble and Cincy, UCF and WVU could see that as a better spot for them. Kansas and Iowa State could go to the Big 10.

Neither of those things is likely to happen; and the prospect of either happening should not alter what we actually DO. I am beyond certain that the Big XII is aware of our interest, and equally certain that the same things that we MUST do to just survive at our current level are EXACTLY the same things that we must do to become more attractive to the Big XII.

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Once the stadium is done, we will have better facilities than many P4 schools including many in the Big12.

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

If fans won’t support Louisiana as a Sunbelt school, why would anyone continue to talk about becoming a P-x school: One never walks if they are not even allowed to crawl.

Fix the NIL shortfall at Louisiana so it can compete for a conference championship in every sport, especially Football and Basketball.

And finally, those who believe we can continue to compete at a high level in diamond sports without any NIL support are in for a very rude awakening.

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Everyone around here really missed your rays of sunshine, Vic!

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Originally Posted by CajunNation

The P4 AD's are trying to throw their weight around in demanding that the non-P4 leagues stop pulling up FCS schools. Very possible as a result of this round of realignment, one of CUSA/MWC will absorb the other.

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As much as I disagree with what is happening, this I’m 100% for. Quit dragging the G5/6 down.

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Originally Posted by BabbForHeisman

Everyone around here really missed your rays of sunshine, Vic!

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It was nice not seeing “To view this post remove user from ignore list” as the most recent post in EVERY SINGLE thread for a while.

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Originally Posted by Big Buds

Are we actively doing anything behind the scenes? Like…making any attempt to showcase Louisiana athletics?

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Powerpoint is prepared and ready to go.

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Originally Posted by BabbForHeisman

Everyone around here really missed your rays of sunshine, Vic!

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He has a point..

UL's NIL operation is almost entirely dependent on nickels and dimes from the fanbase as a whole. The schools we're trying to compare ourselves to have super-wealthy donors that support athletics more than they support academics or tax write-offs

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Originally Posted by RaginDave

Powerpoint is prepared and ready to go.

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Thank God!

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Originally Posted by Big Buds

Thank God!

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We've progressed beyond that. It's a TikTok video.

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Originally Posted by CajunNation

Just wanted to give an update after getting the latest info from people that normally have good info about such things.

Memphis and Tulane are all but gone. The PAC wants 2 more with them. The next 2 will be from either UNLV/UTSA/USF.

Air Force is about to jump to the AAC. This is all political. The government wants all 3 academies in the same conference.

The P4 AD's are trying to throw their weight around in demanding that the non-P4 leagues stop pulling up FCS schools. Very possible as a result of this round of realignment, one of CUSA/MWC will absorb the other.

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Oops.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are the American Athletic Conference. <a href="https://t.co/nuwCtF0dQz">pic.twitter.com/nuwCtF0dQz</a></p>&mdash; The American (@American_Conf) <a href="https://twitter.com/American_Conf/status/1838289083371581441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Air Force Academy has committed to remaining in the Mountain West Conference, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a>, signing or expected to soon sign a new grant-of-rights deal with financial incentives.</p>&mdash; Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) <a href="https://twitter.com/RossDellenger/status/1838298588520014063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Originally Posted by GeauxLA

Oops.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are the American Athletic Conference. <a href="https://t.co/nuwCtF0dQz">pic.twitter.com/nuwCtF0dQz</a></p>— The American (@American_Conf) <a href="https://twitter.com/American_Conf/status/1838289083371581441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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TV deal wins in the end

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Originally Posted by GeauxLA

Oops.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are the American Athletic Conference. <a href="https://t.co/nuwCtF0dQz">pic.twitter.com/nuwCtF0dQz</a></p>— The American (@American_Conf) <a href="https://twitter.com/American_Conf/status/1838289083371581441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Just need some onions. Guess maybe Mike Aresco left this behind for the new comissioner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-F8q6d6-oI

https://x.com/RossDellenger?ref_src=...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

The PAC12 errrr2, may have a cash flow problem coming. Reggie will win.

https://www.outkick.com/sports/reggi...-pac12-usc-nil

The biggest thing throwing a wrench in the PAC/MWC courting now is both are seeking new media deals since the present ones are expiring, and none are on the table. The PAC is throwing around numbers that probably will not happen. The new PAC is basically lipstick on a pig compared to the old PAC. Texas State keeps getting some mention in both situations, but I don't see anyone else jumping without a media contract in place. And the MWC crowd, other than Texas State, seems to want to move up the 2 Montana programs before anyone from CUSA.

Both are stuck at 7, which is a problem.

Looks like the Pac-Whatever has decided to Zig Zag.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/oth...d1791069&ei=21

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Originally Posted by Gumbeaux

Looks like the Pac-Whatever has decided to Zig Zag.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/oth...d1791069&ei=21

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Courting UNLV. The SBC has a ton of pros and cons. Right now, the biggest pro is, once again, watching others cannibalize each other.

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

Courting UNLV. The SBC has a ton of pros and cons. Right now, the biggest pro is, once again, watching others cannibalize each other.

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Yes, and they clearly want to remain in the West Coast and Mountain Time Zones footprints that they are willing to ignore Texas State. The most entertaining aspect is in the end, they will all be in the same affiliation as the SBC.

And now the MWC is filing suit because the PAC-12 is refusing to pay the exit fees for the new members.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

Yes, and they clearly want to remain in the West Coast and Mountain Time Zones footprints that they are willing to ignore Texas State. The most entertaining aspect is in the end, they will all be in the same affiliation as the SBC.

And now the MWC is filing suit because the PAC-12 is refusing to pay the exit fees for the new members.

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This just keeps getting more and more interesting.

https://x.com/ramblinroundup/status/...EKbwE0_xipAVQw

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I can confirm that MWC dissolution is not coming. Sources indicate that the plan is to hold the Pac12 to the $145 million in poaching/exit fees. With the new GORs determine market value and either 1. rebuild or 2. merge with the American. Hawaii would join CUSA in Football.

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The result of all those moves going on is like Animal House’s Omega rush party. The adds don’t replace the subtractions.

The adds will be like Mohammad, Jugdish, Sidney and Clayton.

SBC board have a few stirring the pot, usual fans of existing SBC teams that want ECU and/or WKU. Usual move up trolls come and go.

UNLV looks pretty legit to this point. Beat Houston and Kansas.

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Originally Posted by Jacob81

UNLV looks pretty legit to this point. Beat Houston and Kansas.

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I’m not sure beating Houston is super noteworthy at this point

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Originally Posted by BabbForHeisman

I’m not sure beating Houston is super noteworthy at this point

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Heard a rumor going to change the mascot to the doorknobs. Everyone gets a turn.

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I’m not sure beating Houston is super noteworthy at this point

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But they got Zeon. Haha

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mountain West notifies the MAC of its interest in NIU &amp; Toledo as football-only members in 2026, sources told <a href="https://twitter.com/ActionNetworkHQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ActionNetworkHQ</a>. This adds Central Time Zone to MW, potentially increasing future media rights value. NIU &amp; Toledo have combined for 7 of last 13 MAC titles. MW…</p>&mdash; Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1839466606831063438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>