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The PAC/MWC Dominoes Begin to Fall
- Thread starter Kadeezy
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Oh, that's easy. Next up EWU who almost beat Montucky and will torch Hornet secondary.
Kadeezy
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We need a conference offer before our team starts sucking horribly lol
Kadeezy
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The Kings are all in!
Kadeezy
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For those that are worried, I have a very, very good source that says Sac State will accept a new conference bid in the next three weeks, and it will be the PAC-12. More strategic releases of drawings, partnerships, etc between now and then will make clear that we are the best fit before an official announcement.
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Kadeezy
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I’m just some idiot on a message board!
BuckeyeHornetFan
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So much for that “fan forum vapor wishing” thing, huh?
Nothing official from the KINGS that I’ve seen yet, but it appears there have been indeed been some type of discussions about it just as I predicted earlier.
It just didn’t make much sense for this push by the SAC12 unless they already knew some behind the scenes things.
Someone, please help me understand. Im sure there is plenty of you to weigh in.
As I understand it, the NCAA’s new requirements for a university athletic FCS football program to transition to an FBS program beginning in 2024-2025 require a two-year transition process. If Sac State successfully fulfilled the requirements, including paying or having the $5M waived, it would be 2026-2027.
For the Pac-12 to be recognized as a conference with access to NCAA championships and the College Football Playoff, the conference needs at least eight members in all sports by 2026.
Why would the Pac-12 even make Sac State a priority right now? Why not wait to see if everything Sac State says will happen even materializes? There are other schools more readily available to join the Pac-12 sooner.
If things look so good for Sac State regarding the Pac 12, why no offer from the Mountain West?
As I understand it, the NCAA’s new requirements for a university athletic FCS football program to transition to an FBS program beginning in 2024-2025 require a two-year transition process. If Sac State successfully fulfilled the requirements, including paying or having the $5M waived, it would be 2026-2027.
For the Pac-12 to be recognized as a conference with access to NCAA championships and the College Football Playoff, the conference needs at least eight members in all sports by 2026.
Why would the Pac-12 even make Sac State a priority right now? Why not wait to see if everything Sac State says will happen even materializes? There are other schools more readily available to join the Pac-12 sooner.
If things look so good for Sac State regarding the Pac 12, why no offer from the Mountain West?
MWC and PAC-12 are not stopping at 8 teams football teams. Probably 10. If there is a 2 year probation period, the sooner Sac State starts, the better.
Also, if the TV market matters in obtaining a media deal, they need Sac State in ASAP.
As far as an offer from the MWC, there have been statements from several people who claim inside info that Sac State is singularly focused on PAC-12, so MWC is trying to find alternatives to Sac. Tarleton State....
I found the following thread interesting, but don't know how credible it is.
Navigate is assisting the PAC 12 with trying to secure a private equity firm to support the conference in their realignment efforts but it hinges on getting to 10 full time members (9 football is acceptable).
Also talks about how a deal with Memphis is close.
If we were to be the Pac's 8th football member, the Pac would need a waiver from the NCAA for the '26-'27 years, assuming they can't land a current FBS member to get 8. There is precedent in the NCAA issuing a waiver so I don't view that as a big deal. The big deal would be that the Pac would not get its normal CFP distribution if they fall below 8 for a year.
We don't know if we are a priority, and I wouldn't view it that way. I would view our potential inclusion as a market driven decision (see my post about TV valuation). Make no mistake, these announcements and moves were never a spur of the moment occurrence. I supect that President Wood (or a proxy on his behalf) had a discussion with the Pac and they laid out a roadmap of milestones needed to be hit in order to even have a consideration for an invite. We are just fortunate that the initial Pac targets (UNLV, AAC members) fell through and now the Pac is moving down their target list. We are only on that list because of the market we reside in.
Regarding the MW, since they are getting rejected by Sun Belt members, it's safe to say they will always be an option for any FCS seeking FBS status. They are now alongside CUSA at the bottom of the FBS pecking order. Given what has transpired this past week, my read is we can get an invite to the MW whenever we ask for one.
Yes, yes. I already got a private tutorial from Kadeezy, and I still bungled it. I think I'm the idiot on the board, not him.
