unipanther99 wrote:CaseyGarrisonforPrez wrote:Yes, this would be if the Cathlic League comes to fruition. That would be the first domino to trigger massive realignment of the Valley. The thing that people have to tacke into account is that this would be a long term decision, sure some of these schools aren't great right now but schools like North Texas and the Dakota schools have immense potential down the line. It would be a great women's basketball and volleyball league from day one too.
If the Catholic League happens, and that's a big if, it may not reach the Valley at all. If it does, even bigger if, we would potentially lose just Creighton. I don't want to lose the Jays, they obviously bring a lot of value to the conference, but I don't see how that sparks a complete disentegration of the MVC. This conference has weathered the storm over the years, losing Cincinatti, Louisville, Memphis, Tulsa, and many more. The conference will survive and adapt.
Okay what if it happens like this.
1. CU leaves for Cathlic league. Starts instability because they are an important part of the mVC.
2. Illinois State and SIUC get invited to MAC. Let's say in 2017 or 2018.
These are going to destabilize the Valley. I think the Valley will survive but I think by 2020 or so, it will be upper MIAA teams like Central Missouri, Washburn, Pitt State, Mo Western, and Northwest Missouri that are leading the charge. I think in 15-20 years the MVC will be made of up and coming schools that are probably D2 schools in 2011. Just my two cents.