Re: Realignment Update
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Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:04 pmby max the wonder dog
SMUstang wrote:gostangs wrote: Man i just do not get the love for Rice, UTSA and Tulane. We are trying to separate up, not pull down.
Not saying I love them, but they fit the PAC profile of academia and we have history with two of them and the other, though young, shows great promise. I don't think it's particularly good if we are the only school from Texas in the PAC. The others have assets, like major markets, and large endowments, and a lot of research $, and good destinations, and oh by the way they have athletics which are not bad.
US News bundles UTSA in the 331 - 440 ranking of 440 national universities and it has an endowment of $277 million. Doesn't look like a PAC 12 profile to me.
Re: Realignment Update
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Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:42 pmby SMUstang
I have not seen anything that says UTSA is remotely on the Pac 12's potential expansion list. But if they are not on their radar, something is wrong. Certainly athletics plays a big part in a schools image. But it is not the only thing. I don't think SMU can afford to look down their nose at anyone!
Re: Realignment Update
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Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:51 pmby Charleston Pony
SMUstang wrote:I have not seen anything that says UTSA is remotely on the Pac 12's potential expansion list. But if they are not on their radar, something is wrong. Certainly athletics plays a big part in a schools image. But it is not the only thing. I don't think SMU can afford to look down their nose at anyone!
Agree. Everyone talks about our potential in the NIL era but as they say, potential just means you haven't done it yet
Re: Realignment Update
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Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:06 amby EastStang
While San Antonio has a large population it is the #37 media market according to Nielsen. So, it doesn't really move the TV needle much. This is all about the TV suits, if they want SMU and Rice to make inroads into Dallas and Houston markets, they'll get invites. New Orleans has the #53 media market. Again, not a huge needle mover, although Tulane is a huge upgrade academically to the conference and did beat USC last year. So, they might get a look for that reason.
Re: Realignment Update
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Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:41 pmby Water Pony
John Wilner on Sports360AZ about PAC-12 Expansion
“Does SMU create media value?”“I think it probably helps,” sports media analyst, Patrick Crakes, says
https://sports360az.com/2023/03/pac-12- ... lyst-says/
Re: Realignment Update
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:43 amby max the wonder dog
Re: Realignment Update
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:45 amby EastStang
The fact that they're talking to Fresno and probaby UNLV later confirms they are lower tier than the PAC 12. At this point, I'm glad they snubbed us.
Re: Realignment Update
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:30 amby HubbaHubba
San Diego State making the final 4 in basketball does not hurt their chances. Since the PAC 12 would likely want to add 2, who would be the other one
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Re: Realignment Update
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:35 amby HubbaHubba
EastStang wrote:The fact that they're talking to Fresno and probaby UNLV later confirms they are lower tier than the PAC 12. At this point, I'm glad they snubbed us.
Since they took Cougar Community College wouldn't they want the Richland Thunderducks?
Re: Realignment Update
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:43 amby BUS
For Wrestling - Go for the Thunderduck's!
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Re: Realignment Update
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:08 pmby max the wonder dog
Another sports writer predicts SMU and SDSU to the PAC 12 as most likely scenario. Also predicts Fresno State and UNLV will join the party. FWIW, the Vegas market is #40 and growing. Fresno is #54.
https://collegefootballnews.com/news/college-football-expansion-predictions-conference-realignment-whats-new-in-2023
Re: Realignment Update
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:26 pmby ponyboy
I cannot imagine those two schools joining the PAC ever - unless the presidents just completely threw academics out as a primary deciding factor.
Re: Realignment Update
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Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:18 pmby Rla1022
Funny. This story is trending on Google.
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/ ... 6.amp.htmlI guess the PAC gets what sowed back in 2011