SBC tells the “PAC 2” to pound sand

[R1Letterman]

Seems like auto bid ownership came into conversion for some prior conference mergers/dissolvement proceedings

[R1Letterman]

Good idea. Not long ago Cajuns were scheduled for a game at Wyoming that was cancelled on us. We were prepared to go out west, so why not play H/H against either the Cougars or Beavers?

Why not both. Alternate the h/h so one home and one road each year

[zephyr]

Wow…but I agree. A H/H would be nice though, absolutely with first trip here.

Dr. Maggard, nice way to open new stadium. Just sayin’…

https://sports.yahoo.com/who-will-co...140006253.html

We travel to North Carolina and West Virginia. Is the travel to Washington and Oregon really that much more? To me, it would have been a great boost to our conference in a number of sports.

[R1Letterman]

Wonder why it took so long for the SBC piece of the story to make news and why a reporter that normally covers mainly sunbelt didn't get the scoop.

Also sbc isn't much in the article, seems.like they just wanted to peg us a mad scramble

[Big Buds]

We travel to North Carolina and West Virginia. Is the travel to Washington and Oregon really that much more? To me, it would have been a great boost to our conference in a number of sports.

the Pacific NW is much further…but your point is still valid.

[GeauxCajuns]

Were there any details of this alliance? Multiple sports? Home and homes? Money games?

[CajunVic]

Were there any details of this alliance? Multiple sports? Home and homes? Money games?

No

[UL_Cajuns]

Should only agree to two there and one here or one there and one here.

[ZoomZoom]

Heck, looks like the cards will fall in favor of Oregon State and Washington State. Figured such since the departing voted to follow loss of voting rights per the conference charter in the past. Made their own defense hollow.

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/11/...%20in%20assets.

The PAC 2 has money coming. They can afford a H/H or a big payday to a G5.

But alas, we got Kennasaw State...

[CajunNation]

Heck, looks like the cards will fall in favor of Oregon State and Washington State. Figured such since the departing voted to follow loss of voting rights per the conference charter in the past. Made their own defense hollow.

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/11/...%20in%20assets.

The PAC 2 has money coming. They can afford a H/H or a big payday to a G5.

But alas, we got Kennasaw State...

If they won that lawsuit, they will rebuild the PAC.

[ZoomZoom]

If they won that lawsuit, they will rebuild the PAC.

But with whom? Obviously the MWC shot them down months ago. It will be interesting what Olympic sports go away at the pac 2s. That cash drain has to go away in the future.

In a few years, we’ll have the G6.

[CajunJack55]

Looks like an agreement with MWC is happening.

https://sports.yahoo.com/oregon-stat...134733816.html

Though there are many scheduling models, the most likely is what’s termed a “7+1” format where Mountain West teams play seven conference games — not eight — plus one game against either Washington State or Oregon State. They would rotate the game against either OSU or WSU home-and-away over the two-year cycle.

Games against OSU and WSU are not expected to count toward the league standings. The two Pac-12 members will not be eligible for the MWC championship and will compete as quasi-independents under the Pac-12 banner.

Those Mountain West schools with previously scheduled non-conference games against one of the two schools will play the other as well during the same season. For instance, San Diego State has games scheduled against Washington State, at home in 2024 and on the road in 2025. In the model, the Aztecs’ would likely play Oregon State both years as well.

Three more schools would play two games against the Pac-12 duo in a single season because they have previously scheduled games, including Boise State (Oregon State, 2024), Fresno State (Oregon State, 2025) and San Jose State (Washington State, 2024).

The agreement, expected to include a lucrative financial package for Mountain West members, is likely to feature a long-term commitment to the conference with an intent at a full merger beyond this two-year cycle. Part of the agreement includes a financial penalty that can be levied upon Oregon State and Washington State if the two programs attempt to acquire only a portion of MWC schools in the future.