Sounds like Wichita St to the AAC... Who gets an Invite?

[Cdizzle]

My point about proactive was that the league could have catered to whatever WSU requested in an attempt to stave off the inevitable longer; they didn't, and so WSU moved on and the league was able to get about the business of adding new members. Best they could do with the situation given WSU was gonna leave if not immediately, then as soon as an offer they really liked presented itself. Obviously they thought the AAC was good enough, and it is a definite plus move, but still certainly not as advantageous as what Creighton was able to accomplish.

There is a difference between wanting the league to cater to you and wanting the league to not just cater to 6 schools in Illinois that don't give a crap about being nationally relevant. If the league's positions was, and I'm not saying it was, "well, they are probably going to leave anyway so screw them" then I think the current state of the league is very easy to understand.

You honestly think Bradley and ISU don't give a crap?

I think Bradley cares and is trying. They are the sleeping giant in the league, in my opinion.

[shocktheheart]

The MVC hasn't been proactive in realignment since I have been alive. I'm 40 years old. They have been reactive with all moves. WSU made the best move possible considering the situation that presented itself.

Right.

However, the MVFC allowing WSU to park there wasn't going to keep them in the MVC. The only reason football was discussed at WSU was in case it was needed for the AAC/MWC. They wanted to show those conferences they could/would. They found out the AAC wouldn't require it so they dropped the idea of football and went on with life until they got their invite.

Good for them.

Let's not pretend like Patty V chased them out with her comments about football

Totally agree. WSU was only looking at football to leave the Valley. Once the AAC invited WSU without the need for football it won't be discussed for another 5-10 years or if it is needed in the future to move again. WSU will look to see how the budget will go being in a different conference before football is discussed again.

[shocktheheart]

My point about proactive was that the league could have catered to whatever WSU requested in an attempt to stave off the inevitable longer; they didn't, and so WSU moved on and the league was able to get about the business of adding new members. Best they could do with the situation given WSU was gonna leave if not immediately, then as soon as an offer they really liked presented itself. Obviously they thought the AAC was good enough, and it is a definite plus move, but still certainly not as advantageous as what Creighton was able to accomplish.

The Valley has always been reactive and not proactive. They have known for two years that WSU was looking to leave and it looks like they still weren't prepared.

[BirdsEyeView]

I love that Shocker fans continue their agenda on this board. That is, we care and nobody else does.

No. You hit home runs on hires and have a HUGE HUGE HUGE endowment, specifically coming from two brothers.

If I were in charge of this conference and WSU said they were trying to bring Football in, only with the intent to leverage it for a bigger conference, I would have said F U to them too.

Why cater to a school with a foot out the door already?

[UEACES80]

I love that Shocker fans continue their agenda on this board. That is, we care and nobody else does.

No. You hit home runs on hires and have a HUGE HUGE HUGE endowment, specifically coming from two brothers.

If I were in charge of this conference and WSU said they were trying to bring Football in, only with the intent to leverage it for a bigger conference, I would have said F U to them too.

Why cater to a school with a foot out the door already?

Did I just hear a BOOM of a door being closed on Shocker fans by BirdsEyeView?

[shocktheheart]

I love that Shocker fans continue their agenda on this board. That is, we care and nobody else does.

No. You hit home runs on hires and have a HUGE HUGE HUGE endowment, specifically coming from two brothers.

If I were in charge of this conference and WSU said they were trying to bring Football in, only with the intent to leverage it for a bigger conference, I would have said F U to them too.

Why cater to a school with a foot out the door already?

What is the agenda? WSU came out publicly and said they were looking for an upgrade in athletics and more universities that are like their own (public universities focused in research in bigger cities). That is exactly what they did and the Valley is going on two weeks without an announcement of who or if they even will fill WSU's spot. Get late in the year and probably need something done in the next few weeks to help out scheduling for next year. Why are you guys ready to get rid of posters here so fast?

[Cdizzle]

No. You hit home runs on hires and have a HUGE HUGE HUGE endowment, specifically coming from two brothers.

You know very, very little about this situation. Like, practically zero. Probably best you quit running it out there.

If I were in charge of this conference and WSU said they were trying to bring Football in, only with the intent to leverage it for a bigger conference, I would have said F U to them too.

Why cater to a school with a foot out the door already?

Then you would be as inept as the current league leadership. Clearly it is working out well for them. Sometimes, it is best to simply say nothing at all.

[Bball Junkie]

Is there not an American Athletic Conference message board?

[shocktheheart]

Is there not an American Athletic Conference message board?

Yes, we are not in that conference........yet

[uniftw]

Is there not an American Athletic Conference message board?

Yes, we are not in that conference........yet

Basketball seasons is over.

This is the basketball forum.

You're no longer MVC basketball members.

Feel free to use the golf, baseball and track forums.