if C-USA falls apart I don't see what other option USM would have. all this talk about "sinking to our level" or "settling for the Belt" is stupid. It's an outdated opinion that has no basis in reality today. We have come a LONG way since 2001 and deserve respect. If we add Tech and Southern Miss to the roster that will only add to our prestige. Of course, Southern Miss will do much more for that than La Tech, but they will be a decent addition and they are already within our footprint. I'd like Troy to play both of those teams every year.