I think Dawg06 is too pessimistic about LaTech's and USM's chances of getting in. If the Big East loses Boise State, the conference won't want to be left completely behind the MWC in terms of competitiveness.
I think Dawg06 is too pessimistic about LaTech's and USM's chances of getting in. If the Big East loses Boise State, the conference won't want to be left completely behind the MWC in terms of competitiveness.
University of Houston '01. Any references to "we" or "us" likely refer to UH. Cheers!
ECU wasn't selected for competitiveness. They were selected because they pack 50K fans into their stadium every home weekend, and they have actually shown commitment by completing major facility improvements in the past 3-4 years. Their athletic department also brought in over $34K in revenues in 2011. ECU has an enrollment the size of LSU and double our amount of living alumni.
Competitiveness does not matter in conference expansion. In terms of performance, only dominance matters.
Last edited by Dawg06; 12-23-2012 at 11:35 AM.
None of your argument is relevant.
Boise State was not added for their market. They were added because their football program is a nationally dominant money maker.
Did I miss Utah State getting a Big East invite? The Aggies got invited by a desperate MW at the same time we got invited to C-USA. Plus Logan is in the Salt Lake City market along with the entire state of Utah and portions of Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho, and we aren't technically part of the Shreveport market. The MW's only other options were Idaho, NM State, and TSU-San Marcos.
Ole Miss was a charter member of the SEC over 80 years ago. Over 80 years ago.
Last edited by Dawg06; 12-23-2012 at 11:38 AM.
It wasn't an argument (notice the smilie) my friend. That said Utah did get an invite to the MWC and Boise got in for football as could have we if the cards and stars would have fallen right this year and years ago. Tech has huge upside and people around the country know it.