(11-25-2021 02:54 PM)mjs Wrote:  I would assume that the Southland is talking to Little Rock, even though we don't have football. We would bring solid men's basketball and great women's basketball (if anyone cares). I think the Southland makes some sense for us geographically. Also, we have a past rivalry with UNO. I wonder if ORU would consider rejoining the Southland, with UMKC apparently going to the MoValley. They really would have no close rivals left in the Summit League. If UTA went back to the Southland, it would make the league more attractive to me, but they appear headed to the MoValley. I understand the Southland may be focused on football adds, but strengthening their nonfootball numbers should also be a priority.

Oral Roberts is not on the table

The better basketball schools in Southland are gone; their ability to play schools that benefit their recruitment of students are gone and they definitely do not want to be in a league tilting towards Louisiana

Certainly if a combination of LR and Arlington were heading that way, may give them pause but there’s some serious bridges to cross and if this happened, the SLC priority of football first would have a different look