UAB to the MVC?

[uniftw]

I think most here think UAB would be a fine addition to the conference, however I don't think they're the kind of "wow" school we need to make odd deals to get them to join. If they want in, great. If not, I think we're just fine without them.

I don't know that the MVC can get a "WOW" school - unless Dayton/SLU were pulled. What the MVC needs is 2 high quality schools that will boost RPI and add school in the at-large bubble pool that have some name recognition. UAB would be a great add in that regard.

What does worry me is the fact that it's so "cheap" to join the Sun Belt compared to the MVC, plus a more regional fit

[Drakey]

I think most here think UAB would be a fine addition to the conference, however I don't think they're the kind of "wow" school we need to make odd deals to get them to join. If they want in, great. If not, I think we're just fine without them.

I don't know that the MVC can get a "WOW" school - unless Dayton/SLU were pulled. What the MVC needs is 2 high quality schools that will boost RPI and add school in the at-large bubble pool that have some name recognition. UAB would be a great add in that regard.

What does worry me is the fact that it's so "cheap" to join the Sun Belt compared to the MVC, plus a more regional fit

Cheaper? Am I not getting something?

[uniftw]

I think most here think UAB would be a fine addition to the conference, however I don't think they're the kind of "wow" school we need to make odd deals to get them to join. If they want in, great. If not, I think we're just fine without them.

I don't know that the MVC can get a "WOW" school - unless Dayton/SLU were pulled. What the MVC needs is 2 high quality schools that will boost RPI and add school in the at-large bubble pool that have some name recognition. UAB would be a great add in that regard.

What does worry me is the fact that it's so "cheap" to join the Sun Belt compared to the MVC, plus a more regional fit

Cheaper? Am I not getting something?

Ah hell...misread the # of 0's. Don't have my glasses on me today.


So, I like the MVC odds then

[uniftw]

Looking like it's about to have the life support plug pulled..

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015 ... ll_no.html


Reading the UAB boards though, makes me wonder what the support/donors will do if/when it is completely killed. Sounds like most fans/donors will pull completely from the university

[TheAsianSensation]

I've been told the MVC and Sun Belt are the 2 primary options if football stays dead. UAB has been told the entry requirements for both leagues.

MVC:
$350,000-$400,000 and equipment upgrades necessary for quality campus telecasts.

Sun Belt:
$2,000,000

I swear to jeebus we better not have dropped football just to join the Sun Belt.

Why in the wide world of sport would the Sun Belt charge $2M? You'd think they'd be desperate to add any smidgen of quality basketball to their league.

[Wufan]

The newest article says decision still pending.

[uniftw]

The newest article says decision still pending.

It's a weird situation.

If football stays cut the admin is essentially turning down 20-30 million dollars in donations. That would be a real

[Cdizzle]

I've been told the MVC and Sun Belt are the 2 primary options if football stays dead. UAB has been told the entry requirements for both leagues.

MVC:
$350,000-$400,000 and equipment upgrades necessary for quality campus telecasts.

Sun Belt:
$2,000,000

I swear to jeebus we better not have dropped football just to join the Sun Belt.

Why in the wide world of sport would the Sun Belt charge $2M? You'd think they'd be desperate to add any smidgen of quality basketball to their league.

Perhaps the Sun Belt realizes they would be the last resort choice when/if UAB has no where else to go.

In other words, if UAB has other choices, they will never choose the Sun Belt. So why not ream them if they end up with no other options.

[TheAsianSensation]

Perhaps the Sun Belt realizes they would be the last resort choice when/if UAB has no where else to go.

In other words, if UAB has other choices, they will never choose the Sun Belt. So why not ream them if they end up with no other options.

I prefer the method of being friendly and welcoming to your new conference mate, instead of instantly trying to rob them of a few extra dollars. Heck, I'd be going opposite, charging nothing because that conference needs basketball pedigree, and a couple extra NCAA tourney units will make up for that 2M instantly.

[uniftw]

Perhaps the Sun Belt realizes they would be the last resort choice when/if UAB has no where else to go.

In other words, if UAB has other choices, they will never choose the Sun Belt. So why not ream them if they end up with no other options.

I prefer the method of being friendly and welcoming to your new conference mate, instead of instantly trying to rob them of a few extra dollars. Heck, I'd be going opposite, charging nothing because that conference needs basketball pedigree, and a couple extra NCAA tourney units will make up for that 2M instantly.

The SBC is still only going to be a 1 bid conference. They were something like 21st out of 32 conference last season. UAB joining isn't going to make them a 2 bid league.

CUSA was 17th.

MVC was 10th


For 1.6 million dollars less than their fee to the SBC they get into a top 10 conference (a massive jump from where they are now), will get extra shares from what they have now, and will get more exposure (assuming the MVC can get a better TV deal.).

That damn TV deal is the biggest thing holding the MVC back right now. Then again, how many people actually watched AAC games on CBSSports last year? Does someone have those numbers?