(06-10-2021 11:44 AM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(06-09-2021 08:58 PM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  IMO, there are several all-sport, football-first, athletic programs that could definitely grow and develop over time under the American banner. The AAC will likely wait for a sure thing that immediately provides value (Boise, BYU, Army, etc.). They haven't come, nor will they for various reasons.

With the right investment, they can add a program that can get a boost with recruiting and viewership, and in the right market, it could pay huge dividends as a long-term asset to the league.

I doubt anyone gets added, but there are a few programs with strong potential with the AAC association.

I couldnt disagree more. What your suggesting is a "close your eyes and cross your fingers pick" where the league simply HOPES the school will develop into a high quality member. HOPE is not a strategy any more than buying a lottery ticket every week is a viable retirement plan.

The bolded part is true. This is the exact argument many fans make for adding non-P5 Team X to any P5 conference. "Add them now, give them 10 years, and with the [insert name of conference] branding and TV revenue, they will grow into a strong member of [insert name of conference]." And the response to that is always pretty much what you're saying above, ie, "After they become good enough to be a strong member of this conference, then we'll invite them."