You would get a ton more revenue from tv
But we would never actually get to watch our team on TV. Neither would recruits. #MACtion.
This really isn't an issue. We've been able to get bowl invites even when not qualifying for the MAC's auto bids.
eve with the defections, play a competitive and equal, if not better, schedule and competition
A schedule that most of our fan base wouldn't be able to travel to see. That's not as huge an issue if you're on TV, but like I said up top, CUSA = no more TV.
I just wonder why the powers that be haven't sent you an invite, maybe market size?
I'd say facilities are probably a bigger deal than market size. An argument can be made that we're part of the Columbus media market, and if we got out of the MAC we'd probably get more love in NE Ohio too. The Convo may be a Big East-caliber basketball arena, but we would have to add probably 10,000 seats to Peden to be a legit contender.
I see why it made sense for Marshall to jump, but it just isn't the same for Ohio. At least, not alone. Make it a package deal with 3 other MAC schools, and I'd think about it. Otherwise, I'd rather focus energies on making the MAC better.