Curious why this is being reported as new news when these schools announced months ago they were leaving. I guess you have to put out a second press release to make it "official" official.
What this really tells me is that the mediation taking place between the MW and PAC is not going in the MW's favor. The MW was banking on those exit fees to keep the conference going and also attract new schools (like NIU).
Correct. And it backfired. Who do you think will get the call to move up next? Idaho or Montana/Montana St?
Right now all eyes are on UNLV. They were thinking of going to the PAC with the rest, but they were convinced to stay by the MW essentially making them the banner program for the conference. If they leave? Oof it's gonna get ugly in a hurry.
Texas State has also been rumored as a candidate for both conferences, but I think they're more of a last case scenario for the PAC if they get to desperation hour of needing that 8th school for full time football membership.
The thing about the Dakota and Montana schools is that if you recruit one, you have to take the other. You're not getting NDSU without SDSU also, or Montana without Montana St.
Last Edited: 6/3/2025 4:08:51 PM by GoCats105