Blufield was not invited to join the MEC because they didn't sponsor football and had a more "intermural" outlook on sports in general than the MEC schools. They will now have football and clearly are making a commitment to intercollegiate athletics. Also say what you will about Capehart but he is clearly "pro athletics" with a proven track record of growing enrolement.
As for should the MEC offer them a full membership, I say no, not right now. I would bring them in as an associate member (basketball, swimming, ??) and do a "scheduling alliance" in some others. Couch it as a trial period that might lead to full membership if the school meets enrollment and athletic performance goals.
As for should the MEC offer them a full membership, I say no, not right now. I would bring them in as an associate member (basketball, swimming, ??) and do a "scheduling alliance" in some others. Couch it as a trial period that might lead to full membership if the school meets enrollment and athletic performance goals.
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