This answer presumes Louisville does not end up in the Big
Texas XII.
I honestly don't see this collection of schools -- UL, UC, RU, USF, UConn, UCF, Memphis, Temple and Navy -- all agreeing to invite ECU (or Marshall) for the same reason the current Big East didn't invite ECU -- "perception of TV market"
Without West Virginia, ECU doesn't have a strong advocate in that above group of schools -- maybe Navy. But I can see Louisville, Cincinnati, and USF acting snooty and opposing the notion.
So, with that in mind, "C-USA 3.0" -- especially the East division (will be better if/when ODU agrees to join,
which appears to be imminent)
As long as it's "FBS", then the "regional" scheduling will improve (assuming Holland can continue to keep UNC and State on the docket)
I know alot of folks have gotten used to Southern Miss, however, if there was another school that could fill some of the gap between ECU and FIU, I'd take that school and usher USM to the West Division and wouldn't shed a tear.
What school(s) are you talking about? I won't dare type the names in here, but feel free to ask in private.
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Now, I will say offer this, like I did 8 years ago regarding South Florida -- and once again, presumes Louisville is NOT in the Big Texas XII:
The real concern is Charlotte now that they are starting a football program.
They already have enough historical basketball clout with Louisville, Cincinnati and Memphis to be an attractive option if that above group were looking to expand.
If their football program shows any semblance of promise, I believe ECU will have end up enduring yet another heartache, much like she did when the Big East invited South Florida.
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Now, if Louisville ends up being a Big Texas XII member, all bets are off.