(03-08-2018 01:16 PM)Wedge Wrote:  

(03-08-2018 01:03 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  Gonzaga sounding pretty much like a done deal. They seem to have moved on to the question of "What will BYU do?" Thats a huge home run for the MW if they can get BYU back for all sports---and its a solid double or triple if they just land Zags and BYU for olympic's.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/spor...story.html

If this article is correct, they will vote after the Final Four to invite Gonzaga, and that might be all they do.

Quote:One source said they are so far along that Mountain West presidents hoped to vote on Gonzaga’s inclusion as early as this week when they meet at the conference basketball tournament in Las Vegas. It has since been pushed back until early April, after the Final Four.

Quote:The Mountain West is exclusively talking with Gonzaga and trying to finalize that deal. Only then might it approach BYU, or vice versa.

Quote:If Gonzaga is willing to come without BYU, as appears to be the case, it gives the Mountain West the upper hand in any negotiations with Provo: Come on our terms, or good luck in the WCC.

Think that's the best play. Addresses a need for MWC and leaves BYU to stew some and puts the ball into BYU's court.