(02-23-2012 08:51 AM)MT FAN Wrote:  I understand that we may need to add teams if we lose teams to the "alliance" however I do not understand the recent mindset that we need to increase our membership just for the sake of it. We do not need to add a single team to the conference unless it adds value immediately. If prestige, TV money, or competitiveness is not increased from the beginning they do not need to be added. Potential should not be considered. Let those teams realize their potential and then we give them a call. So, that rules out every 1AA school and every WAC school including LA Tech no matter how highly their fans think of themselves.

The only schools we should look to consider are schools from CUSA. If this is not possible, fine, than we stay with our current configuration and continue to increase prestige and competitiveness.

Honestly, I understand the sentiment. Expanding just for the sake of getting bigger without a definite benefit to the conference would make no sense. Although I have no idea where App stands on Benson's wish list, I think you would be pleasantly surprised with the value that we would add if invited.