When SMU leaves

[El Paso Eagle]

At this point, I hope they go. What do you think Mike Aresco does? I would still think their first option would be to add Army. Does a Cal/Stanford move to the ACC mean OSU and WSH would go to the MWC, or is the American a better fit? If not, does he stay with the formula of looking for a team in/near large markets? 

[El Paso Eagle]

Personal opinion, no problem if you disagree, but giving the eye roll without a reply to explain is basically  🐔💩

[NorthTexasWeLove]

I have no idea, but I have realignment fatigue. Just get it done, whatever it is. Here's to the best. 

[wardly]

1 hour ago, El Paso Eagle said:

At this point, I hope they go. What do you think Mike Aresco does? I would still think their first option would be to add Army. Does a Cal/Stanford move to the ACC mean OSU and WSH would go to the MWC, or is the American a better fit? If not, does he stay with the formula of looking for a team in/near large markets? 

Army is not joining a conference. OSU/WSU will merge in some fashion with the MWC. Cal/Stanford/SMU's move to ACC has a real roadblock. The conference is locked into their existing tv contract for about another dozen years or so. Any conference addition must bring increased revenue , not dilute existing monies paid to its members. Cal/Stanford were passed over by Big 10 because they brought no money to the table and neither does SMU. Clemson and Fl. State want more money as they are big dogs [well Clemson is] in football, similar to Boisie State's agreement with the MWC. The ACC is a mess. About 7 of its members want out but can't afford to leave. The ACC wants to add members but without an increase in tv revenue for the next dozen years of so can't afford a pay cut.

[Texas Stranger]

it's the same damn  thread posted for the 15th time.

[GMG_Dallas]

34 minutes ago, Texas Stranger said:

it's the same damn  thread posted for the 15th time.

Right. There's a mega thread for a reason. Use it for this type of chatter so we can keep the football page tidy.