We should try to be proactive and get invited to it...if it's a two division 14-team conference. Eventually media will have a say in the PAC-rebirth, suggesting the best value combination of schools for greatest media revenue deal/potential.
To start however, the P2 could simply take the Top 6 MWC schools to meet the NCAA deadline to continue the PAC Conference by Summer 2026 for the 26-27 athletic season. What happens to those other MWC schools? Does the AAC have any interest?
I always considered a "sport" something physical. Video gaming to me seems more mental. I guess the hand controller inputs could be considered physical? Are chess, monopoly, and poker sports?
If we go far again I'd love to see a regional in Denton next year if they can work around orientations. Even better, schedule with orientations to allow new students to see Bleed Green.
I may not watch every game but love these opportunities to keep growing our brand awareness during a time that is usually dead.
I wonder how picky we are being in teams we think below us, at least closeby that would still allow plenty of UNT fans to attend. Would Tarleton, SFA, SHSU, or A&M Commerce play us on their courts?
I really hope the UTA series isn't put on hold.
They cancelled out Navy. Now without SMU but with Army, we have 14 football schools and 13 basketball (and most other Olympic sport schools).
In my opinion, we should be selective with any new programs that bring football. We're already a conference with a random allotment of schools with few big rivalries. Market size should be lower on the priority list for future expansion, with more focus on competiveness of programs and potential to create more rivalries or reignite old ones.
If we focus on expanding the Olympic sport-only programs, I think we should go east and target some of the A-10 schools. If we are looking for schools that will bring all sports, look west, and try to grab up some quality MWC programs before they give any life to a rebirthed Pac-12 (if we aren't invited to it).
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