(07-25-2018 04:24 AM)NoDak Wrote:  AFA inquired to the MVC about putting Olympic sports there. AFA was at least open to moving their Olympic Sports over, as mostly they get pummeled in the MWC, but the MVC wasn’t interested. AFA leaving would make the MWC more pleasing to Gonzaga, as it would weed out a weak basketball program. AFA just needs an all sports conference closer to the Patriot in competition and presumably academics.

The question is would AFA fb move to the AAC. The AAC has better bowls, national coverage, military rivals and mostly better academics. Play one game annually against Colo St, and call it a day.

Just for AFA recruitment, more eastern and central time zone games would probably be a great service. The MWC schedule is a disservice. Mix in one Pacific time game a year, and AFA fb would practically cover the nation.

Half the West Coast Conference is weak in basketball. Losing Air Force would have no impact on Gonzaga's decision.