Don't think Temple would consider an all sports for either scenario. As you said A10 is better in basketball then either. I think our administration is either for the status quo MAC football, A10 for everything else or waiting for a Big East hand out.

As for C-USA / Alliance football only, I would say that the one thing that makes that attractive is the current bowl tie ins versus the MACs, but the question is how long will they stay in place. I don't see the Big East happening and would be happy for Temple to focus on being top in the MAC. Besides who knows what the football landscape will be in 3 years, I think it will come down to the SEC, Big 10, Big 12 and Pac12 calling all the shots.

(02-08-2012 04:29 PM)exCincy Kid Wrote:  So, who is inquiring...C-USA?, or the Alliance? (if it still exists). The answer from Temple could conceivably be different depending on the suitor. Obviously, what's left of C-USA (and no Memphis) would have zero interest for Temple if for all sports. The new C-USA is a one bid NCAA league whereas the A10 averages 2 or 3. If it's a football only offer, I would still be very surprised if Temple was interested, but they might at least consider it.

And would Temple consider an all sports post the formation of the "Alliance". Again, I don't really see the fit with most of the better b-ball programs (UCF, Memphis, San Diego State, etc.) all gone and zero for natural rivalries, esp in hoops..