Purdue Fort Wayne heading to the Horizon League

by **JBoss8393** » August 6th, 2019, 10:41 am

With Purdue Fort Wayne moving to the Horizon League, does this open the door for the MVC to be smart and grab Murray State? Could this be a preemptive move by the Horizon in case there is a school looking to jump to the MVC?

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by **IllinoisState** » August 6th, 2019, 10:53 am

This wasn't a big enough of change for the MVC to make a reactive move.

by **Kyle@MOState** » August 6th, 2019, 11:22 am

JBoss8393 wrote:With Purdue Fort Wayne moving to the Horizon League, does this open the door for the MVC to be smart and grab Murray State? Could this be a preemptive move by the Horizon in case there is a school looking to jump to the MVC?

I hope not. I hope the MVC is done with poaching off the Horizon League... I also don't think Murray State would jump ship to join the Horizon if that's what you are insinuating.

by **VUGrad1314** » August 6th, 2019, 11:38 am

I don't think that's what he's insinuating at all. I think he's saying that the move for PFW by the Horizon is a response to them knowing one of their other members (presumably NKU or Wright State or possibly Milwaukee) is gone to the MVC alongside Murray State. I see no indication of that however. He could also be insinuating that if the Horizon League (a regional conference) is doing the 11\20 thing it finally gives the MVC adequate justification (not like they didn't already have it) to do the same and add Murray State to the conference. Now it's on the MVC to actually do it.

by **MissouriValleyUnite** » August 6th, 2019, 11:52 am

The Mastodons play in a venue with really cool history — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Original home to the Pistons. Housed a couple NBA Finals. Hands out half dollar coins for change. Chuck-A-Don’s at halftime (throw an elephant on the court, closest to center wins). Recommend it for a bucket list.

War memorial displays in front lobby:

Fort Wayne Sports History kiosk (every venue should have one!):

by **VUGrad1314** » August 6th, 2019, 12:00 pm

Maybe this move will convince them to move there full time. I think the caliber of opponents that they will be playing with their histories coupled with the regional aspect of the conference justifies that. I foresee an increase in attendance at Mastadon games in the future.

by **TylerDurden** » August 8th, 2019, 9:32 am

Don't be shocked if the Horizon League isn't finished adding schools. I'd guess they'll be shooting for as many as 14 so they can run divisions and maintain travel partners. Might not all happen this year, but shortly would be my guess.

by **BearsCountry** » August 9th, 2019, 11:09 am

TylerDurden wrote:Don't be shocked if the Horizon League isn't finished adding schools. I'd guess they'll be shooting for as many as 14 so they can run divisions and maintain travel partners. Might not all happen this year, but shortly would be my guess.

Evansville, Loyola, and Valpo would be good for them.

by **mvfcfan** » August 10th, 2019, 6:30 am

BearsCountry wrote:
TylerDurden wrote:Don't be shocked if the Horizon League isn't finished adding schools. I'd guess they'll be shooting for as many as 14 so they can run divisions and maintain travel partners. Might not all happen this year, but shortly would be my guess.

Evansville, Loyola, and Valpo would be good for them.

Add Bradley to that list. Since the private schools are so terrified of FCS football they could go play with other non-football schools. Most of the HL plays in big market locations too so they would be getting all that TV money (not). Then everyone is happy.