(08-31-2020 04:40 PM)NotANewbie Wrote:  

(08-31-2020 04:27 PM)Todor Wrote:  I think most of the existing membership will go along with what is presented to them as the future of the conference because many of them have aspirations outside of the current conference set up. And most of them are appreciative of the fact that the conference took them in when they needed a home.

I tend to agree with you but would add one qualifier. They will go along with whatever keeps the conference alive and healthy, as long as it does not damage their interests while they are in the conference. Although most may aspire to another conference, they don't know how long that will take, or even if it will happen within the next decade or two. So they have a commitment to keep the WAC viable.

That's why I think a hybrid would be a "Win/Win". It provides a home and good competition for all members. It also helps protect autobids which might otherwise be jeopardized for conference sponsored sports. There are several other good reasons. For example, it might provide an easier path for a non-football university deciding to add football at a later date.

The SLC has had a hybrid arrangement for years first starting in 1986 after UTA dropped football. During one period of time (1998-2005), the SLC had as many as 5 non-football members competing with membership which sponsored football.

Some historical realignment talk currently being discussed over on the main board regarding the MW, BYU, WAC etc. For those that may not read the whole board as much.

https://csnbbs.com/thread-905721.html

Thread is called, Ten years ago the Mountain West was almost destroyed.