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Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 12:48 pm
by Lost Poke
For those who like to talk about conference expansions / realignments. A big basketball player is moving.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/ear ... 554c0f2839
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 12:55 pm
by ItSucksToBeACSURam
Real missed opportunity for the MWC
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 2:14 pm
by LanderPoke
Craig Thompson sucks so bad. Why wasn't he fired yesterday?
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 3:03 pm
by joshvanklomp
The dominoes that fall from this move will be interesting.
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 3:45 pm
by Wyo2dal
ItSucksToBeACSURam wrote:Real missed opportunity for the MWC
MWC had no chance when we lost Utah and TCU that was the beginning of the end for any real MWC expansion.
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Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:09 pm
by Lost Poke
I don't think the MWC (i.e. the presidents and the commissioner) are interested in taking any team as basketball only.
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:40 pm
by joshvanklomp
Lost Poke wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:09 pm
I don't think the MWC (i.e. the presidents and the commissioner) are interested in taking any team as basketball only.
It's not basketball only; it's all sports except football. Essentially the opposite of Hawaii, which I'd think would make it an okay fit.
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:31 pm
by WestWYOPoke
You guys seem to think that the MWC just didn't pursue WSU. I wouldn't be surprised if the Shockers said no thanks to Thompson & company. This move is a no brainer for them. If I were Wichita, the AAC would be a far better move than joining the MWC.
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:17 pm
by joshvanklomp
WestWYOPoke wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:31 pm
You guys seem to think that the MWC just didn't pursue WSU. I wouldn't be surprised if the Shockers said no thanks to Thompson & company. This move is a no brainer for them. If I were Wichita, the AAC would be a far better move than joining the MWC.
Agreed.
They already have a close fit geographically in Tulsa, 175 miles away. Better fits competitively too, imo.
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:50 am
by stymeman
I sooo wish they woulda came over here, oh well Craig T missed out on that one as well
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:58 am
by Lost Poke
I guess what I mis-stated when I said "basketball only" is this: the MWC leadership, not just Thompson, have said they only want schools who will participate in FCS football. Wichita doesn't.
I don't think this is Thompson's "fault." If the conference needs a different strategy, then he should be working on that.
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:06 pm
by joshvanklomp
Lost Poke wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:58 am
I guess what I mis-stated when I said "basketball only" is this: the MWC leadership, not just Thompson, have said they only want schools who will participate in FCS football. Wichita doesn't.
I don't think this is Thompson's "fault." If the conference needs a different strategy, then he should be working on that.
Why would a FBS conference only want schools who will participate in FCS football?
Re: Wichita State to the AAC
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:22 pm
by Lost Poke
joshvanklomp wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:06 pm
Lost Poke wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:58 am
I guess what I mis-stated when I said "basketball only" is this: the MWC leadership, not just Thompson, have said they only want schools who will participate in FCS football. Wichita doesn't.
I don't think this is Thompson's "fault." If the conference needs a different strategy, then he should be working on that.
Why would a FBS conference only want schools who will participate in FCS football?
Yes Wrong acronym. Should be FBS