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Post by aztecjeff on Jun 26, 2024 1:08:06 GMT -8
Which schools would the Mountain West backfill with?
My guess: UTEP, New Mexico State & "2" from among FCS members Montana, Montana State, South Dakota State, North Dakota State, Sacramento State, UC Davis, Idaho & Weber State.
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Post by docmm on Jun 26, 2024 4:44:57 GMT -8
If we're gone then who cares? I would feel sorry for any new MWC BB teams that have to deal with that horrible travel itinerary if they're at sea level.
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Post by McQuervo on Jun 26, 2024 6:11:23 GMT -8
I will say this about the MWC, New Commissioner is a drastic step up!
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Post by jp92grad on Jun 26, 2024 6:50:30 GMT -8
I will say this about the MWC, New Commissioner is a drastic step up! Hate to say that's not saying much but she is a serious upgrade from the Hairball! |
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Post by sdmotohead on Jun 26, 2024 7:10:42 GMT -8
What's weird is that Hairball's resume looks fantastic! He was also well regarded amongst his peers and was on the NCAA tournament committee. With that said, he was terrible for the conference. I just don't get it.
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Post by jp92grad on Jun 26, 2024 7:25:38 GMT -8
What's weird is that Hairball's resume looks fantastic! He was also well regarded amongst his peers and was on the NCAA tournament committee. With that said, he was terrible for the conference. I just don't get it. Bottom line just look at the MWC now as compared to say 5-10+ years ago. Do you see anything that really says possible growth? positive future? ANYTHING! This guy was in charge of the conference for over 20 years and what does the MWC really have to show for his work? |
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Post by 94sdsu on Jun 26, 2024 8:16:52 GMT -8
What's weird is that Hairball's resume looks fantastic! He was also well regarded amongst his peers and was on the NCAA tournament committee. With that said, he was terrible for the conference. I just don't get it. Bottom line just look at the MWC now as compared to say 5-10+ years ago. Do you see anything that really says possible growth? positive future? ANYTHING! This guy was in charge of the conference for over 20 years and what does the MWC really have to show for his work? Well, we lost TCU, Utah, and BYU in that time...  |
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Post by sdmotohead on Jun 26, 2024 8:54:48 GMT -8
What's weird is that Hairball's resume looks fantastic! He was also well regarded amongst his peers and was on the NCAA tournament committee. With that said, he was terrible for the conference. I just don't get it. Bottom line just look at the MWC now as compared to say 5-10+ years ago. Do you see anything that really says possible growth? positive future? ANYTHING! This guy was in charge of the conference for over 20 years and what does the MWC really have to show for his work? That's my point. With his background and resume, he should've been able to turn us into a P6 conference. It really sucks. |
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Post by 94sdsu on Jun 26, 2024 9:34:59 GMT -8
Bottom line just look at the MWC now as compared to say 5-10+ years ago. Do you see anything that really says possible growth? positive future? ANYTHING! This guy was in charge of the conference for over 20 years and what does the MWC really have to show for his work? That's my point. With his background and resume, he should've been able to turn us into a P6 conference. It really sucks. No way we were going to be a P6 conference with schools like Wyoming, New Mexico, etc and the way UNLV has historically played. |
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Post by aztecm on Jun 26, 2024 9:51:08 GMT -8
That's my point. With his background and resume, he should've been able to turn us into a P6 conference. It really sucks. No way we were going to be a P6 conference with schools like Wyoming, New Mexico, etc and the way UNLV has historically played. Yup, there's not much you can do when over half the conference can't/won't invest in their athletics. I'd argue the fact he was able to keep this conference together over the years and installed ways to keep it together moving forward are his best legacy. Along with the egregious Boise additional payment. |
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Post by standiego on Jun 26, 2024 9:56:01 GMT -8
The Presidents wanted a yes man and that is what he did - someone that could get a long with many but little backbone
The new one is far superior and maybe the new PAC tries to hire her
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Post by laaztec on Jun 26, 2024 10:13:09 GMT -8
Don’t care who they add. It would paradise never to have to watch any of those schools play SDSU again.
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Post by fisherville on Jun 26, 2024 14:16:38 GMT -8
Why would we care?
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Post by hoobs on Jun 26, 2024 16:12:22 GMT -8
I desperately want to not give a f*ck about the MW conference.
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Post by sdmotohead on Jun 26, 2024 18:52:59 GMT -8
I desperately want to not give a f*ck about the MW conference. I agree, but would picking up other G5 schools really help us in any substantial way? The original pac would've been ideal (obviously) at the very minimum. |
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Post by laaztec on Jun 26, 2024 19:05:51 GMT -8
I desperately want to not give a f*ck about the MW conference. I agree, but would picking up other G5 schools really help us in any substantial way? The original pac would've been ideal (obviously) at the very minimum. We need to get away from the bottom of the MWC. |
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Post by Gundo on Jun 26, 2024 19:05:59 GMT -8
Which schools would the Mountain West backfill with? My guess: UTEP, New Mexico State & "2" from among FCS members Montana, Montana State, South Dakota State, North Dakota State, Sacramento State, UC Davis, Idaho & Weber State. If you like hypotheticals, check out The Big Mountain Podcast on YouTube, this episode covers "MWC Expansion - What Schools would the Mountain West Conference Target to Expand or Backfill loses?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y4PMgAYOfw |
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Post by hoobs on Jun 27, 2024 4:37:18 GMT -8
I desperately want to not give a f*ck about the MW conference. I agree, but would picking up other G5 schools really help us in any substantial way? The original pac would've been ideal (obviously) at the very minimum. It wouldn't be an *us* thing... if the MW is adding schools then it will be after SDSU and other schools leave. |
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Post by LostAztec on Jun 27, 2024 5:46:42 GMT -8
Which schools would the Mountain West backfill with? My guess: UTEP, New Mexico State & "2" from among FCS members Montana, Montana State, South Dakota State, North Dakota State, Sacramento State, UC Davis, Idaho & Weber State. Why would we care about the old Mountain Goat Conference ? It would be a rehash of the 00's WAC. |
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Post by LostAztec on Jun 27, 2024 5:51:24 GMT -8
What's weird is that Hairball's resume looks fantastic! He was also well regarded amongst his peers and was on the NCAA tournament committee. With that said, he was terrible for the conference. I just don't get it. Bottom line just look at the MWC now as compared to say 5-10+ years ago. Do you see anything that really says possible growth? positive future? ANYTHING! This guy was in charge of the conference for over 20 years and what does the MWC really have to show for his work? Numerous BCS and Sweet 16 appearances for one thing. Its not his fault the three most valuable properties left. Boise was supposed to provide Football cache, but they failed. He did the best he could with the hand he was dealt by the Conference Presidents and AD's. |
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