(01-02-2022 09:24 PM)inutech Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 08:47 PM)Milwaukee Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 08:04 PM)All4One Wrote:  I wouldn't be shocked to see both UTEP and New Mexico State invited into the Mountain West in the next round of realignment after they've raised their profiles in CUSA. This is a big reason why I think you will see CUSA stay at 9 for a few years with the possibility of shifting back to a southeast-based conference should the MWC expand probably in 5-10 years.

I don't understand why - if you expect the CUSA to lose two teams - why that would make them more likely to stay at 9 for a few years.

To me, it seems the exact opposite. If you expect them to lose two teams, I would expect them to add two teams so that when they lose those teams, they'll still have enough to meet the NCAA minimum.

I think the minimum is 8.

Correct, and they have a list of several schools prepared to make the move that extend from Dallas eastward. If they lose their two most western members years down the road, it wouldn't make sense to add members that keeps the conference footprint stretched.