After Boise deciding to stay with the MWC, I think soon we should hear something from BYU.
If you look at what the MWC offered Boise St and the rest of their schools, its just a little less than what BYU is getting from ESPN. They are getting somewhere between 800k - 1.2 mil per home game and their contract states a min. of 3 games to be televised.
You know Boise St is ESPN's darling, so they want to get in on the MWC TV contract, keeping BYU in that fold as well just benefits them more. Expect them to offer BYU/MWC some kind of offer that makes everyone happy.
I know the MWC and BYU have had some talks the past couple of months, but I'm expecting them to heat up here real shortly.
I know BYU really wants their independence, but if ESPN can offer them the same exposure to re-join the MWC, I think they have to seriously consider it.
I could see at the very least a scheduling agreement.
(01-01-2013 03:27 PM)PoiseState Wrote: [ -> ]I could see at the very least a scheduling agreement.
I'm still thinking a deal similar to Notre Dame. Independence in football but the rest of the sports in the MWC and that would offset Hawaii.
We have a really long series set up with them already so it is really no consequence to Boise.
BYU back in the fold would be Perfect. San Diego Returning with Houston, SMU, & UTEP added to, would make a very formidable 16 schools. However, part of me wants to see 18 with Tulsa and UTSA added to, just to have a major presence in the 4 Texas Metros, and Tulsa's strong athletic brand. Should be interesting if we move past 16..
(01-02-2013 02:08 AM)SergiofromFresno Wrote: [ -> ]BYU back in the fold would be Perfect. San Diego Returning with Houston, SMU, & UTEP added to, would make a very formidable 16 schools. However, part of me wants to see 18 with Tulsa and UTSA added to, just to have a major presence in the 4 Texas Metros, and Tulsa's strong athletic brand. Should be interesting if we move past 16..
BYU most likely isn't coming. At best they might be back for other sports and a fb scheduling alliance. SDSU is as good as back in. We'll go for Houston & SMU for 14. I think they'll stay east and get Tulsa to join them since Tulsa likes SMU and Tulane a lot. I hope we still go to 14 w/ UTEP and UTSA. Our new deal needs us to sell more 2 & 3 tier games they'd and content to sell and get us back recruiting in Texas.
BYU would be great as a MEMBER in the MWC. This idea to set give them a some sort of scheduling alliance like they are Notre Dame would be a huge mistake. Look at all the problems a non-committment by ND created for the BE. If BYU wants to play in our bowls and have access to our possible BCS-type game bowl, then they can join with the rest of us and add some value to the MW conference.
If not, then they are free to enjoy a Poinsettia-type bowl every year and continue wishing and waiting for a call from the Big 12 that may never come.
I really hope they join, but the MWC would gain nothing with them in some kind of alliance, and place at risk losing bowl spots, while the Cougs would gain everything they would need to remain indy. The MWC is holding the cards right now---not BYU.
(01-10-2013 07:30 AM)Road Apple Wrote: [ -> ]BYU would be great as a MEMBER in the MWC. This idea to set give them a some sort of scheduling alliance like they are Notre Dame would be a huge mistake. Look at all the problems a non-committment by ND created for the BE.
Any more problems than WVU's non-committment, TCU's non-committment, Rutgers' non-committment, Louisville's non-committment, or BSU's non-committment?
(01-11-2013 05:21 AM)eldermars Wrote: [ -> ] (01-10-2013 07:30 AM)Road Apple Wrote: [ -> ]BYU would be great as a MEMBER in the MWC. This idea to set give them a some sort of scheduling alliance like they are Notre Dame would be a huge mistake. Look at all the problems a non-committment by ND created for the BE.
Any more problems than WVU's non-committment, TCU's non-committment, Rutgers' non-committment, Louisville's non-committment, or BSU's non-committment?
Yes. Those schools were all conference members who contributed to conference strength and shared revenue. BYU, like ND, would not be a formal contributing FB member but yet get to replace MW conference teams in the leagues bowl games, including the one shot at the more lucrative BCS-type bowl.
How would that "scheduling alliance" with BYU benefit the MWC?
(01-11-2013 05:21 AM)eldermars Wrote: [ -> ] (01-10-2013 07:30 AM)Road Apple Wrote: [ -> ]BYU would be great as a MEMBER in the MWC. This idea to set give them a some sort of scheduling alliance like they are Notre Dame would be a huge mistake. Look at all the problems a non-committment by ND created for the BE.
Any more problems than WVU's non-committment, TCU's non-committment, Rutgers' non-committment, Louisville's non-committment, or BSU's non-committment?
Welcome aboard Eldermars! Glad to see you posting here. I haven't seen your handle for looonnnggg time. Hope you stick around.
(01-11-2013 05:21 AM)eldermars Wrote: [ -> ] (01-10-2013 07:30 AM)Road Apple Wrote: [ -> ]BYU would be great as a MEMBER in the MWC. This idea to set give them a some sort of scheduling alliance like they are Notre Dame would be a huge mistake. Look at all the problems a non-committment by ND created for the BE.
Any more problems than WVU's non-committment, TCU's non-committment, Rutgers' non-committment, Louisville's non-committment, or BSU's non-committment?
You forgot Pitt, Syracuse, Miami, VT and BC.
Wow, an entire conference has left
(01-11-2013 08:11 PM)lew240z Wrote: [ -> ]You forgot Pitt, Syracuse, Miami, VT and BC. Wow, an entire conference has left.
They're the new WAC!
That's bad.
As for a BYU-MWC deal, you would need BYU home games on ESPN to count towards the MWC $300-500K bonus program. Add in some BYUtv use for the entire conference (for example, televising the entire MWC women's basketball tournament, etc.), and maybe you start seeing some two-way value. I don't know, might be something there.
BYU won't be back unless ESPN is behind all this. If ESPN is driving then maybe if not then no chance. BYU will do what ESPN tells them to do
(01-13-2013 07:43 PM)billings Wrote: [ -> ]BYU won't be back unless ESPN is behind all this. If ESPN is driving then maybe if not then no chance. BYU will do what ESPN tells them to do
Good point. If ESPN still has the rights to some of BYU's games and now has access to other's in the MWC (Boise State for instance) they might be on board. Especially if it helps build the MWC into the #6 nationally ranked conference and one they would be interested in bidding on in 2016.
I would welcome BYU back to the MWC (that is if the Aztecs go back to the MWC).
Man I hate BYU!!!
(01-14-2013 12:44 PM)SteveAztec Wrote: [ -> ]Man I hate BYU!!!
You should hate SDSU's inability to score TDs more.
(01-14-2013 02:27 PM)San Juan Sun Wrote: [ -> ] (01-14-2013 12:44 PM)SteveAztec Wrote: [ -> ]Man I hate BYU!!!
You should hate SDSU's inability to score TDs more.
Ha...That too.