July 1 - Moving Day 2023

[OldBison]

The WAC is down to 8. Now the remaining 4 Texas schools are talking about heading to the Southland. That's big trouble, with Cal Baptist clearly wanting out as well. The 3 Utah schools will be all that's left behind

I thought Utah Tech and Southern Utah had already decided to go with ACU, Tarleton and SFA to the United Athletic Conference (formed by the merger of the ASUN and WAC football schools).

[zimmy21]

I don't think the wax is in trouble loosing those two. Those are non football. Cal baptist will prob go as well just moves WAC more into SW

The WAC is down to 8. Now the remaining 4 Texas schools are talking about heading to the Southland. That's big trouble, with Cal Baptist clearly wanting out as well. The 3 Utah schools will be all that's left behind

[cwfenn]

Aren't all the Big Sky members state schools? I'm not sure how a private school like Denver fits that culture.

Now they are, but there was a time way back when Gonzaga was a member (but again, that was 40+ years ago).

[the Northeasterner]

I don't think the wax is in trouble loosing those two. Those are non football. Cal baptist will prob go as well just moves WAC more into SW

[ctrabs74]

Good one - forgot about them. They seem like they belong in the Big Sky anyway (outside of football).

Aren't all the Big Sky members state schools? I'm not sure how a private school like Denver fits that culture.

[cwfenn]

What about Denver? They'd be an outlier for sure ... but they are now in the Summit. And it seems they'd rather be in another league. Also a non-football school fits well in the Valley.

Good one - forgot about them. They seem like they belong in the Big Sky anyway (outside of football).

[ctrabs74]

Sounds like the WAC needs help again after Seattle and GCU announced today they are leaving for the WCC. The WAC Texas schools appear to be looking at the Southland.
Leaving Cal Baptist, Southern Utah, Utah Tech, and Utah Valley State to man the WAC. They're going to have to beg the Texas schools to stay or Go LSC/RMAC shopping. Denver could benefit from the WAC

I'm surprised the WCC didn't pick up Cal Baptist since they're right in that SoCal part of the WCC footprint. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Utah schools look into joining the Big Sky.

Presuming the rumors about the Texas schools joining the Southland are true - which considering some of the contentious history between the WAC's Texas members and the Southland - we might finally see the emd of the WAC after God knows how many reincarnations that league has gone through.

[zimmy21]

What about Denver? They'd be an outlier for sure ... but they are now in the Summit. And it seems they'd rather be in another league. Also a non-football school fits well in the Valley.

Sounds like the WAC needs help again after Seattle and GCU announced today they are leaving for the WCC. The WAC Texas schools appear to be looking at the Southland.
Leaving Cal Baptist, Southern Utah, Utah Tech, and Utah Valley State to man the WAC. They're going to have to beg the Texas schools to stay or Go LSC/RMAC shopping. Denver could benefit from the WAC

[CheapSkate]

OK, who gets asked first? NWMSU, Pitt, MSU, GV, Ferris? Maybe even old MVC member West Texas A&M?

What about Denver? They'd be an outlier for sure ... but they are now in the Summit. And it seems they'd rather be in another league. Also a non-football school fits well in the Valley.

[CheapSkate]

Maybe the Summit, decides its finally time to make their own football conference. It's their teams that the MVFC brags about not the Valley schools

Agreed. I'd have to imagine too, that St. Thomas isn't far off from funding scholarships. And will be a playoff contender shortly after that.

[zimmy21]

I've heard rumblings that the Summit is trying to get the NCC gang back together and courting Northern Colorado. If that's the case, they might get that MVFC spot. I'm skeptical they take anyone from D2 though; the MVFC is a Top 2 league in the FCS, and they aren't #2, so I don't think the pressure is on to add anyone just yet

Maybe the Summit, decides its finally time to make their own football conference. It's their teams that the MVFC brags about not the Valley schools

[Finchwidget]

https://wccsports.com/news/2024/5/10...s-members.aspx

Busy day today. The WAC is in trouble

[Finchwidget]

I've heard rumblings that the Summit is trying to get the NCC gang back together and courting Northern Colorado. If that's the case, they might get that MVFC spot. I'm skeptical they take anyone from D2 though; the MVFC is a Top 2 league in the FCS, and they aren't #2, so I don't think the pressure is on to add anyone just yet

[zimmy21]

Not sure if Eastern Illinois, or SeMo are interested in moving to the MVC but if asked I would go if I were them.

[zimmy21]

OK, who gets asked first? NWMSU, Pitt, MSU, GV, Ferris? Maybe even old MVC member West Texas A&M?

NWMSU would have some merit considering there are no Missouri Football schools in the MVFC anymore now lol. That's confusing geography with D1 conferences though. It would also be poetic that NWMSU moves up to the Missouri Valley for all sports now that they lost their Head Basketball coach to Drake a fellow MVC member.

I think any of the schools could do it, but GV might be the safest bet for D2 schools to be added. I would bank more on the Utah FCS Schools asking to join or maybe UST?