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He is a little cocky about Memphis. He has been AD there for all of 2 months and implies they may have better offers in the future than the PAC. That whole fanbase thinks they should be in the Big12. So does UNLV's, lol. "Our aspiration is to compete at the highest level," he said. "I don't know if that's going to be the AAC, the ACC, the Big 12. That's why I said in the beginning, this is fluid for me."

"The Mountain West, after receiving signed commitments Thursday from its seven remaining member schools to stay in the conference, is already looking at adding more. Texas State, which would be an all-sports addition, has emerged as a target for Mountain West expansion, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday night. Another target that could soon come into focus for the conference is Northern Illinois, which would be as a football-only member." https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/41462529/mountain-west-conference-gets-commitments-7-remaining-members

MWC looking at Texas State and Northern Illinois..... "The Mountain West, after receiving signed commitments Thursday from its seven remaining member schools to stay in the conference, is already looking at adding more. Texas State, which would be an all-sports addition, has emerged as a target for Mountain West expansion, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday night. Another target that could soon come into focus for the conference is Northern Illinois, which would be as a football-only member." https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/41462529/mountain-west-conference-gets-commitments-7-remaining-members

Looks like Oregon....no, wait...wrong helmet.... ...if we only had a Full Logo we could use on our helmets !?!?

Mountain West Conference gets commitments from 7 remaining members "The Mountain West has received signed commitments from its seven remaining member schools to stay in the conference, with all of them agreeing to execute grant of media rights from 2026 to 2032.... Once it is determined what the total pot is, the distribution breakdown will be 24.5% for Air Force and UNLV, 11.5% for New Mexico, Nevada, San José State and Wyoming, and 5% for Hawai'i. With six full-time members and one partial member in Hawai'i, the Mountain West still needs to add two full-time football-playing schools to meet the NCAA minimum requirement but would have until the start of the 2028 to do so. The Pac-12 stands at seven members and will need an additional school by the 2026 season." https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/41462529/mountain-west-conference-gets-commitments-7-remaining-members

Are there still conference entry fees into the AAC? Texas State may be expecting multiple offers from MWC and PAC?

Well, it’s an “IOU in PAC $”. Who knows when or if they actually see it.

Sources: UNLV, Air Force to remain in MWC with financial incentives "UNLV chose to remain in the Mountain West despite overtures from the Pac-12, and Air Force received heavy interest from the American Athletic Conference. With both pledges, the Mountain West stands at seven football-playing members and will need to add two more full members to meet the NCAA minimum criteria (Hawaii is only a partial member)." https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/41448219/sources-unlv-air-force-remain-mwc-financial-incentives

If the PAC media deal is closer to MWC money then some of the newbies could claim bait and switch. It may take a while to get all lawsuits settled and legit media deals offered. It's all about the $$$.

Lesson learned for all. Play sports for the scholarship. Graduate, then get a real job.

Technically UNLV can't offer of pay him NIL "yet". The NCAA is looking at allowing athletic departments to control it in the future. NIL is now supposedly run and given out by non-athletic department organizations and collectives.

Some still wanting to see a merged ending. Doubt it happens now with court and lots of $$ involved...

PAC is trying to find some cheap add-ons to finish their football membership. Maybe adding Gonzaga is bait for UConn basketball later? It's all probably an attempt to put pressure on UNLV to commit.

UTA just released their full men's schedule today. We are not on it. Guess they were tired of getting beat up! https://utamavs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2024-25

The PAC may have new ideas on expansion....

The PAC is looking everywhere for members....

I also feel he had recent conversations with schools perhaps to express what he sees in the future for us far as more revenue avenues. Private equity, advertising on fields, etc. We may soon become part of the "American Airlines Conference", lol.

The whole intent of this lawsuit is the PAC's attempt to try and reduce exit and poaching fees paid. They will threaten to drag this out and cost the MWC huge legal fees. Yes the PAC signed a contract and now they don't want to honor that contract. Eventually they will both come to a settlement agreement, probably somewhat reduced fees to get it resolved. This is great drama. Which conference will get UNLV/AF or how they fill out their membership from other conferences? Both will either merge or now exist going forward with bad blood between them.

These lessor Bowls want local teams that might bring some fan$.

NIL = Greed Will the Band, Cheerleaders, Team Managers, etc be paid too? Next will be employees suing their company for making money and not sharing.

Air Force is only a 3 point favorite against Wyoming this week. I think we can handle them.

I really hope the AAC Commish is talking with both Air Force and UNLV.... Pac-12 realignment talks: UNLV (and Air Force) reconsiders decision amid chaotic day, per report "A later report from Thamel stated Air Force may not be locked into the Mountain West either. They are expected to be in contact with UNLV and the two programs may wind up making their decision together. Both wanted eight teams to be in the MWC but Utah State’s decision changed things. “Source: Expect Air Force and UNLV to be in close contact about the future,” Thamel said via X. “Air Force and UNLV were both lock step when they signed MOUs to commit to the Mountain West today. With those not valid because all eight schools didn’t commit, expect UNLV and AFA to be in close touch.” https://www.on3.com/news/pac-12-realignment-talks-unlv-reconsiders-decision-amid-chaotic-day-per-report/

Judy, Judy, Judy.....

Yes, it will come down to who makes UNLV the best offer. AF apparently got bonus $ from the MWC to stay in the MWC (probably promised them some of that $100mil+ exit fees and poaching fees). The MWC will probably just add UTEP and/or NMSU. I'd like for UNLV to stay in the MWC to dilute the PAC more.