Sure it was deeply flawed in many ways and ultimately could not compete with the super regional, multi-state model of other conferences, but like a classic car it will always remain timeless for those of us who experienced it.

No other conference had the sheer amount of pride on the line every single weekend because everyone you knew in your family, at your job, at your church etc had an opponent team they rooted for through degree, blood or region and winning meant bragging rights over them for an entire year or ridicule if you lost.

The old Girl is gone forever but on this day, those of us who knew her can raise a glass and say "Here's to you SWC, thanks for all the memories!"