Memphis Hires Consultant - Wants New Conference

[AnotherEagleFan]

Do you think that would happen? I have a hard time seeing Tulsa, SMU and Rice voting for that as they were in the WAC when that was tried with disastrous results. Obviously, those three could be out voted. But they also had a chance to tell the other Presidents how bad it was.

My understanding is that this is already being considered. What they are looking for is an increase in odds that there will be a standout program in each major sport each year. But who knows? I personally do not see the Big East Expanding unless it is a very special program.

[TIgreen01]

My understanding is that this is already being considered. What they are looking for is an increase in odds that there will be a standout program in each major sport each year. But who knows? I personally do not see the Big East Expanding unless it is a very special program.

So you're saying that CUSA expands to 16 teams within 2 years, but only if the Big East expands and takes someone from CUSA?

[Daddy Dumpsalot]

I really don't give a shit what SMU or Rice fans want. I am talking about reconnecting UNT alumni. It has been proven that decent crowds will come out to see regional or nationally known teams, even without a winning team.

Win and bring in regional teams and you are in business. Here is my simple formula:

(WINNING + REGIONAL TEAMS) x NEW STADIUM = SELLOUTS

I agree. Great formula too!

[AnotherEagleFan]

So you're saying that CUSA expands to 16 teams within 2 years, but only if the Big East expands and takes someone from CUSA?

Sorry for the confusion. Allow me to clarify what I think is most probable. I see CUSA expanding to 16 in next 2 years. I have actually heard that the presidents are talking about this. I do not see the Big East doing anything unless it involves ND (which I do not think will happen). Big East is interested in Basketball not football. They will not do anything to upset the Basketball formula (my humble opinion only).

[ColoradoEagle]

I can't imagine a scenario where four schools (some combination of SBC/WAC I assume) would join a crapshoot in CUSA. Currently a 1 bid basketball conference, and soon to be without any ranked football teams. I just don't see it happening. The money would be poor, and I think the SBC schools wouldn't leave each other struggling.