(04-07-2017 12:53 PM)GiveEmTheAxe Wrote:  

(04-07-2017 12:21 PM)Stugray2 Wrote:  

(04-07-2017 11:33 AM)GiveEmTheAxe Wrote:  This sucks. I was looking forward to more OCC games against the Tritons across all sports.

Don't sweat it. The WAC will invite them after a little convincing that it's not a bait and switch. The Big West schools, especially the UCs will be the bulk of their OOC schedule in every sport. I think once they get over the initial shock they will realize the WAC is transforming itself into a California focused conference. And they will get the benefits of D-I and playing UC's even in a different conference.

Was the UCSD vote to move up to D1 not contingent on the Big West invitation? Would they have to have another vote in order to accept an invitation from the WAC? And even if they don't, is it really worth it to move up just to hang out with Cal State Bakersfield and Cal Baptist?

Plus, the WAC is always one move away from another near-death crisis.

For UCSD, choosing between joining the WAC on the one hand or bypassing D-I altogether is like sitting in a greasy-spoon diner, looking at their limited menu, and knowing that whatever you choose will give you indigestion.