Boise State, SDSU, and BYU looking at rejoining MWC

[bobestes]

University presidents talk. Especially ones in the same state, as they need to work together on funding issues, etc.

Gee at OSU is verrrrrrry well-connected in the realignment shuffle. He was setting up meetings between Delaney and Texas. He knows what is going to happen.

If I had to guess, he's probably given Ono some kind of indication whether we are screwed or not, along the lines of "well, this isn't over yet..." Hence the very optimistic statements from Ono and company.

As far as the idea that OSU doesn't want another BCS program in state, sure, they may wish that was the case, but not at the expense of stopping Big Ten expansion.

Also, UC isn't OSU in terms of support in state government, but it's still the second largest university in the state, so there is probably a certain amount of pressure on Gee to confirm what the future holds for UC.

The state, and more importantly, southwestern Ohio's representation, is probably pretty keen on UC maintaining an affiliation of decent academic peers (read: not Southern Miss, et al)

OSU can be Bigfoot in this state, but they have to look out for UC to a certain degree.

[Banter]

Why not go 'Indy' until conferences are ready for 16. At least we'd finalize some schedules

We dont have the draw to pull a media contract as an independent. I don't think UC would be able to afford it.

[coach]

I think we are almost already and independent. Scheduling has got to be a bear right now. It would be nice if you could plan on these teams leaving staying put for the expected terms, but as we have seen that's not always the case. A lot of money/lawyers are going to be involved. A pr disaster for college sports continues.

[Pruke]

Why not go 'Indy' until conferences are ready for 16. At least we'd finalize some schedules

[RedRocker]

We can't and won't. The Ohio and Cincinnati market are to important to either the ACC or Big 12. I believe this will all start to settle out again after the bowl season and before February.

Exactly. We are in a better position than UConn or USF. BC already delivers the NE market to the ACC, I don't know how much more they'd add on top of what BC and SU deliver. FSU delivers the FL market. If FSU bolts for the B12, then USF could get an invite. UC delivers a new TV market to both the ACC and B12.

Either way, we'll still be playing BE football in 2013.

[Cpaw]

So basically we are an independent... This keeps getting worse and worse, I just have this bad feeling we will end up being completely irrelevent.

We can't and won't. The Ohio and Cincinnati market are to important to either the ACC or Big 12. I believe this will all start to settle out again after the bowl season and before February.

[Banter]

So basically we are an independent... This keeps getting worse and worse, I just have this bad feeling we will end up being completely irrelevent.

[bobestes]

Wait for the next ACC raid, I guess.

[Lobot]

Just now:

@SIPeteThamel
My @sinow realignment update. Boise gone. Catholic 7 going to 12. $3 million payout. Fox TV likely landing spot. http://m.si.com/627787/whats-next-fo...ic-7-big-east/

[Lobot]

More noise on Boise staying put in the MWC from the Evil Sports Programming Network tonight:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/st...bbing-big-east

They'd better make up their damn mind soon. BTW, I thought Andy Katz was a BB guy , not FB.

Everything Katz is reporting came @dennisdoddCBS. And based on what I've read, Only Boise is considering backing out.

CBS just took a hit on their TV contract with the MWC to try and keep the league together.

[RedRocker]

Boise staying put in the MWC?

More noise on Boise staying put in the MWC from the Evil Sports Programming Network tonight:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/st...bbing-big-east

They'd better make up their damn mind soon. BTW, I thought Andy Katz was a BB guy , not FB.

[Rational Cat]

Sorry to pile on....

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoot...ithout-penalty

When CUSA teams are rethinking whether or not they want to join, it's very hard to remain optimistic.

[bearcattom]

Expansion fallout: Houston can get out of deal with Big East without penalty

Sorry to pile on....

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoot...ithout-penalty

[mjv780]

That's not exactly what Brett McMurphy at ESPN is reporting. Those schools are in talks with the MWC, but nothing is settled.

That's not to say it won't happen, but it's not a done deal.

Lately, by the time we hear someone is 'in talks', the logos on the field are already being changed.
I'm ready to give up and accept the Bearcats fate as an also-ran. This is just frustrating.

[True Bearcat]

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/...ward-big-east/

This says otherwise, but we all know that you can talk out of each side of your mouth.