La Tech Discusses Wac Options

[Harry]

http://www.latechbbb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79389

[UNTflyer]

They have no option other than the Sun Belt. Independence is a budget buster.

[Harry]

They seem to think that Nevada and Fresno will hang tough with the WAC... Don't see it.

[UNTflyer]

LA Tech and NM State go to the Belt.

[UNTflyer]

They seem to think that Nevada and Fresno will hang tough with the WAC... Don't see it.

Me neither. Would you stay in the WAC?

[Harry]

I agree La Tech and Nmsu would be great for the SBC.

[Baby Arm!]

So without Nevada and Fresno that leaves the WAC at 6. You need at least 8 for a conference. So no WAC, what does BYU do. Go indy in all sports? Go back to the MWC with it's tail between it's legs?

[cdizzle86]

So without Nevada and Fresno that leaves the WAC at 6. You need at least 8 for a conference. So no WAC, what does BYU do. Go indy in all sports? Go back to the MWC with it's tail between it's legs?

WCC for all other sports.

[UNTflyer]

If New Mexico and LA Tech go to the Belt, then all we have to do is wait for South Alabama to make the transition and we're a conference with a championship game.

[SilverEagle]

My wife and I would love to see New Mexico St. return to the Belt.

[UNTLifer]

If New Mexico and LA Tech go to the Belt, then all we have to do is wait for South Alabama to make the transition and we're a conference with a championship game.

So then, the wait and see method might work out? Interesting, so are you still in favor of RV being proactive or critical of the "wait and see" methond?

[VideoEagle]

So without Nevada and Fresno that leaves the WAC at 6. You need at least 8 for a conference. So no WAC, what does BYU do. Go indy in all sports? Go back to the MWC with it's tail between it's legs?

THey never left. They only announced they were "considering the option of independent football and all other sports in the WAC," but they have not actually told the MWC they were leaving. Still they can go indy and I read someplace last night the commissioner of the West Coast Conference and sent word to BYU all their other sports would be welcome there. The WCC is composed mostly of religiously affiliated schools and has a very strong basketball league.

[VideoEagle]

If New Mexico and LA Tech go to the Belt, then all we have to do is wait for South Alabama to make the transition and we're a conference with a championship game.

I love the idea of adding NMSU and La Tech, but I would prefer no championship game for a while. Of course it depends on what kind of TV contract we could get for it, but I don't think it would be enough to offset one of our division champions having an additional loss. When the conference has more history and the TV money becomes large enough, then yes let's have one.

[Green Nightmare]

Also, we heard from CUSA yesteday regarding if we were still interested in joining their conference and to inquire about the buyout should one of their teams leave. This is all coming from a source I can't reveal

From the La Tech thread, disturbing if true.

Edited August 19, 2010 by Green Nightmare

[VideoEagle]

From the La Tech thread, disturbing if true.

The key part is the "from a source a can't reveal." Who has that picture of the wizard staring into the pot as I think that's his source.

[Censored by Laurie]

WCC for all other sports.

I'd watch that basketball.

[CMJ]

The key part is the "from a source a can't reveal." Who has that picture of the wizard staring into the pot as I think that's his source.

[greenminer]

My wife and I would love to see New Mexico St. return to the Belt.

yes yes yes

[ntmeangreen11]

Bring back NMSU.

Say no to LT. Their fans are simply too much. I refuse to have any respect for that school.

[UNTflyer]

So then, the wait and see method might work out? Interesting, so are you still in favor of RV being proactive or critical of the "wait and see" methond?

I would submit that going after LA Tech and MNSU is not a "wait and see" strategy. I'd rather we thump our chest and talk ourselves up to CUSA, MWC, and Big 12, but this option is at least something.

[Harry]

Bring back NMSU.

Say no to LT. Their fans are simply too much. I refuse to have any respect for that school.

awesome clipping pic!!!

[LongJim]

Have heard that Houston is talking to the MWC today. Anyone hear this?