Texas State to PAC 12

[Matt from A700]

On 3/16/2025 at 11:53 AM, keith said:

It's not like we "bring the DFW market," but at least we are in the market.

And at least we bring more of the DFW market than Rice brings of the Houston market.

[NT80]

4 hours ago, JimboF said:

I should also mention that it seems like the newly configured Pac will be very stable for a long time, maybe even several or more decades. I can't think of any members that will have "wandering eyes." Perhaps just as importantly, based on the geographical locations of most Pac schools, it seems highly unlikely that any of them will get swiped by another conference. Thus, if North Texas and Texas State want the best stability and competition they can get, it definitely seems like the Pac is the way to go. It won't hurt North Texas and Texas State to increase their recruits from California either. 

So, what/when are you hearing about Texas State getting a firm invite from the PAC?   

I know you turned down a MWC invite.  Was that in anticipation of a PAC invite coming instead?   

I guess any further invites will come after their media network and offers are known, and their MWC poaching court case is settled.

[NT80]

Pac-12 expansion options: Texas State, not UNLV, should be the top target because membership is about the future, not the present

The conference could pursue a second Texas school to pair with the Bobcats and reduce travel demands. UTSA and North Texas come immediately to mind, particularly given the AAC’s media rights deal allocates smaller shares to its newer members than to the likes of Memphis and Tulane.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/mar/08/pac-12-expansion-options-texas-state-not-unlv-shou/

[UNTLifer]

Such a jacked up college athletics world we live in.  Nothing says:

Atlantic Coast Conference more than Cal or Stanford

Pacific Coast Conference more than TX St.

[El Paso Eagle]

On 3/19/2025 at 10:50 AM, NT80 said:

Pac-12 expansion options: Texas State, not UNLV, should be the top target because membership is about the future, not the present

The conference could pursue a second Texas school to pair with the Bobcats and reduce travel demands. UTSA and North Texas come immediately to mind, particularly given the AAC’s media rights deal allocates smaller shares to its newer members than to the likes of Memphis and Tulane.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/mar/08/pac-12-expansion-options-texas-state-not-unlv-shou/

I still beleive having UNT, UTSA, and TSU together, with maybe Rice, could be a good move, as we know Memphis, Tulane, and USF want to leave

[keith]

PAC has identified 9 finalists. 
 

https://nevadasportsnet.com/news/reporters/morning-download

[NT80]

13 hours ago, keith said:

PAC has identified 9 finalists. 
 

https://nevadasportsnet.com/news/reporters/morning-download

"UNLV and Nevada have been trendy names over the last several months, but there's a major contractual issue there as both Silver State schools signed a grant of media rights with the MW, which hold the media rights for the Wolf Pack and Rebels home games through 2032."

That's the issue with ACC schools wanting out; can't leave without the GOR.  I don't see any way they get UNLV or Nevada now.

[wardly]

16 hours ago, keith said:

PAC has identified 9 finalists. 
 

https://nevadasportsnet.com/news/reporters/morning-download

Any idea as to if UNT is being pro active on this perceived opportunity or has very little interest?

[NT80]

31 minutes ago, wardly said:

Any idea as to if UNT is being pro active on this perceived opportunity or has very little interest?

Yes, we should explore options.

No, I doubt Jared is exploring options. 

[Texas Stranger]

At a minimum we should find a way to leverage this into getting a full share from the AAC.

[NT80]

39 minutes ago, Texas Stranger said:

At a minimum we should find a way to leverage this into getting a full share from the AAC.

Yes.  

The focus should also be on which conference has the best upside for the future?   Will the weak links in the AAC improve?   Are the current strength teams in the AAC better than the future strength of the new PAC?