(05-03-2021 01:19 PM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  So many details to work out, but here is a thought: if the 5-1-2 model gets approved, and the G5 gets a guaranteed access spot, does the AAC still fight to be disassociated from the G5?

It's a semantics argument - the phrase "group of 5" was written into the NY6 bowl bid. I wouldn't be surprised if the phrase disappears in the next contract.

Having said that, it will be interesting to see exactly how they write the new requirements, especially if the speculation about moving away from having conference champions tied to specific bowls disappears. They'll have to come up with an official term. Presumably the AAC would still argue for inclusion in that club, and if it's not tied to a contracted bowl that was part of the NY6, then they will work to figure out how to be a member of that club.

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