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Re: Another Expansion/Realignment Thread

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Postby Bulldog4life24 » April 18th, 2025, 12:13 pm

SalukiWorld wrote:Rumors that the MVC is adding a 12th school. Hoping for St. Thomas if they go to 12.


Somewhat worried it might be UT-Arlington again, especially if Tarleton and Abilene decide to cozy up to the summit table. It’ll definitely be a President’s choice over athletic prowess, but I see why their industry consultants would tell them to make the play. Lots of potential students. Now rather that actually materializes is a different story, but I get why President’s council would want it.

I guess you could also make the case that if the summit’s becoming more football focused, STU may not want the travel and wants to stay more regional. They’re still a good add for the Valley (better than Denver, Bob Oral, Milwaukee, etc), if for no other reasons than they’re committing money to basketball and are 1 of 2 D1 programs in their entire state.
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Re: Another Expansion/Realignment Thread

Postby Chuck A » April 18th, 2025, 12:41 pm

SalukiWorld wrote:Rumors that the MVC is adding a 12th school. Hoping for St. Thomas if they go to 12.

Okay. We're still waiting! Where are the rumors from? Any sources? Any details? Give us more!
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Re: Another Expansion/Realignment Thread

Postby IllinoisState » April 18th, 2025, 2:59 pm

Bulldog4life24 wrote:
SalukiWorld wrote:Rumors that the MVC is adding a 12th school. Hoping for St. Thomas if they go to 12.


Somewhat worried it might be UT-Arlington again, especially if Tarleton and Abilene decide to cozy up to the summit table. It’ll definitely be a President’s choice over athletic prowess, but I see why their industry consultants would tell them to make the play. Lots of potential students. Now rather that actually materializes is a different story, but I get why President’s council would want it.

I guess you could also make the case that if the summit’s becoming more football focused, STU may not want the travel and wants to stay more regional. They’re still a good add for the Valley (better than Denver, Bob Oral, Milwaukee, etc), if for no other reasons than they’re committing money to basketball and are 1 of 2 D1 programs in their entire state.


I don't want UT Arlington either, but they are a better choice than UMKC or Omaha.

It's unfortunate that St. Thomas doesn't have a message board so we can't work out how their administration may be thinking.
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Re: Another Expansion/Realignment Thread

Postby Chuck A » April 18th, 2025, 3:13 pm

With Missouri State leaving, the Expansion Committee must consider baseball and even soccer, since Northern Illinois will be taking their program to the Horizon League, leaving the Valley at 7 soccer teams.
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