PAC 12

[CajunNation]

No worse than travel to the Eastern Division teams in the SBC. And, what is our SBC revenue, $2-3M? Think also about increased attendance for a more attractive schedule that gets fans excited. More season ticket sales, higher game attendance, more game day revenue, better bowl games and a changed perception of UL. Have to look at the greater value and future benefits of a PAC 12 affiliation. Haven't even mentioned basketball. Ask the coaches what they would prefer. I'll bet they would prefer a PAC 12 affiliation.

I know the Academic crowd would love a PAC affiliation. Athletic alliances often have Academic repercussions.

[HoustonCajun]

I know the Academic crowd would love a PAC affiliation. Athletic alliances often have Academic repercussions.

PAC 12 members Carnegie rankings:

R1

Washington State, Oregon State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Utah State, Louisiana

R2

Boise State, Texas State, Gonzaga

[VObserver]

And TxSt is on the verge of R1.

[60swerethebest]

PAC12. Just has a tad better ring than the conference Louisiana Tech jumped to. Intriguing. Could it lead to bigger local funding? Maybe. But I remember a number of locals who stopped supporting us post move away from GSC slate of schools. And name change still galls some alumni.

But, man. Just to have that name as our conference. Hmmm. Glad it’s above my pay scale. The Belt has some really good match ups for us but this possible link is something to at least pursue. I think.

[Duckster]

PAC 12 members Carnegie rankings:

R1

Washington State, Oregon State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Utah State, Louisiana

R2

Boise State, Texas State, Gonzaga

Definitely a step up in competition for football & men's basketball. Don't know enough about PAC members' other sports to compare. To be fair SBC diamond sports are pretty strong but we factor heavily into that. Glancing at the PAC12, MWC, & WCC websites only San Diego St., WSU, & Gonzaga offer Baseball. Softball schools are Oregon St., San Diego St., Boise, Utah St., & Colorado St. Believe a conference needs seven members to offer baseball/softball. They'll get there in Softball. We'd probably have to park Baseball in another conference.

[cajunfan96]

PAC12. Just has a tad better ring than the conference Louisiana Tech jumped to. Intriguing. Could it lead to bigger local funding? Maybe. But I remember a number of locals who stopped supporting us post move away from GSC slate of schools. And name change still galls some alumni.

But, man. Just to have that name as our conference. Hmmm. Glad it’s above my pay scale. The Belt has some really good match ups for us but this possible link is something to at least pursue. I think.

Great Hypothetical Conversations on this. Too bad its the only placed being discussed.

[HoustonCajun]

Great Hypothetical Conversations on this. Too bad it's t the only placed being discussed.

It would be nice if UL would contact Texas State, find out the status of their possible move to the PAC 12, discuss a travel partnership, create an advocate for us and then contact the PAC 12 and express our interest. Also, readdress our market demographics with them that should be expanded to Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, Thibodeaux/Houma and Alexandria and the Lafayette destination that make UL an attractive addition. And address our academic standing and overall facilities. Let's educate the PAC 12 about UL and why we should be a considered central time zone candidate.

[Big Buds]

Definitely a step up in competition for football & men's basketball. Don't know enough about PAC members' other sports to compare. To be fair SBC diamond sports are pretty strong but we factor heavily into that. Glancing at the PAC12, MWC, & WCC websites only San Diego St., WSU, & Gonzaga offer Baseball. Softball schools are Oregon St., San Diego St., Boise, Utah St., & Colorado St. Believe a conference needs seven members to offer baseball/softball. They'll get there in Softball. We'd probably have to park Baseball in another conference.

OSU is a top 25 baseball program and has a few recent Nattys. SDSU played here in a Regional back in 2014. There is enough to sponsor baseball.

[ULGrad@HOU]

It would be nice if UL would contact Texas State, find out the status of their possible move to the PAC 12, discuss a travel partnership, create an advocate for us and then contact the PAC 12 and express our interest. Also, readdress our market demographics with them that should be expanded to Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, Thibodeaux/Houma and Alexandria and the Lafayette destination that make UL an attractive addition. And address our academic standing and overall facilities. Let's educate the PAC 12 about UL and why we should be a considered central time zone candidate.

It makes too much sense. That's why our Admin wouldn't do it. I don't ever see our UL Admin being proactive when it comes to switching conferences. They are too comfortable and don't want to make waves.

[CajunNation]

It makes too much sense. That's why our Admin wouldn't do it. I don't ever see our UL Admin being proactive when it comes to switching conferences. They are too comfortable and don't want to make waves.

Maybe they are pursuing this behind the scenes. Who knows? Again, if the rumored media contract is true, it makes financial sense to do this if invited. At the very least, it does no harm to kick the tires on this and make some phone calls.

Also, if the unlikely happened and they invited us, there is no downside to this. If, in the future, things don't work out, I'm pretty sure we would be welcomed back to the SBC or invited to the AAC.

[HoustonCajun]

Maybe they are pursuing this behind the scenes. Who knows? Again, if the rumored media contract is true, it makes financial sense to do this if invited. At the very least, it does no harm to kick the tires on this and make some phone calls.

Also, if the unlikely happened and they invited us, there is no downside to this. If, in the future, things don't work out, I'm pretty sure we would be welcomed back to the SBC or invited to the AAC.

Like the AAC, the PAC 12 gives UL a far better launch point than the SBC for any future changes that might occur.

[cjr3888]

Like the AAC, the PAC 12 gives UL a far better launch point than the SBC for any future changes that might occur.

Pay attention to the ongoing settlement. None of this will matter around 2027. There will be the "PRO" level which is the SEC, BIG10, & whoever they invite to join them. That division will pay players a salary to play & schooling won't matter. Then everyone else will be in the "AMATEUR" level which is the current NCAA.