We have people on gmg.com that don't think we're a good (MBB) program until you're T25. CFB brands and rankings strongly shape their view of MBB brands and rankings.
I don't think these wins you listed look meaningful to the casual fan. Which is unfortunate.
We can adjust arena size, or at least its perceived size, to make the same attendance feel more big time/intense.
But how can we be sure that this will flip a switch with the local casuals? I feel like anytime we make some optimistic assumption about Denton support, we end up eating crow.
I'm speaking purely on quality of program and program interest, which will lead to media $. The current AAC deal likely looks very different post 2031, assuming the top of the conference is elsewhere. Gonzaga, Or St, Wasu, SDSU, Fresno draw serious eyeballs in their markets and nationally. I like being with Memphis and Tulane, but I'm really concerned about blow-up risk and don't want to be back with La Tech/UL. If we lose the top of AAC to PAC/ACC I would much rather be with MWC than AAC leftovers + CUSA/Sbelt backfills (if AAC can even lure them).
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