MichealBond Wrote:Quote: Well, MichealBond isn't a WAC fan...just another in a long list of people (mostly CUSA fans) who apparently feel it's their duty to "save" the WAC.
WRONG!!! I am a WAC Fan, Just because I come from East Carolina doesn't mean I don't try my best to keep up with ALL of the conferences...I'm a College Football fan...
I don't feel it's my duty to come and try to "save" the WAC...I was merely giving my take on what i feel the WAC should do...I have quite a few ideas and it's not only about this conference...Please don't judge me...I've said nothing to attack the WAC, because I think You guys can do very well...
I could see the Houston Bowl as a possible matchup...but I just think WAC fans would rather follow their champion to a bowl game closer to the Western US
Sorry, my comment probably came across a bit harsh, but your post shared common themes with several earlier "plans" for saving the "dying" WAC. Such plans, usually put forth by CUSA fans, almost always include:
1. Dumping LaTech. LT wants to stay in the WAC until a better opportunity knocks, and the WAC still wants them. It's not an ideal situation, but the greater transportation costs they incur in the WAC are at least partially offset by greater revenues than they'd get if they were in the SBC. CUSA has their own travel issues to worry about.
2. Immediately extending invitations to one or more D1AA schools. That may someday be necessary, but right now it isn't. The WAC may lose a team or two (or three, or whatever), but it's also possible that they don't lose anyone. Sometimes I get the feeling that CUSA fans would like to see a diluted WAC so CUSA would have a bit of cushion from becoming a D1A bottom dweller. In any case, Northern Colorado doesn't appear to be the best D1AA candidate out there. If they can build some facilities and find some fans, maybe that won't always be the case.
I have mixed feelings about inviting Denver as a basketball only member...I know it was strongly considered. In a way, it'd be nice to have another (TENTH, mind you) basketball team, but stability comes from all-sports members, not affiliates.
IMO, there's nothing fatally wrong with the WAC, and fans of other conferences should worry about themselves.