(02-28-2018 11:35 PM)esayem Wrote:  You guys think Liberty is being blackballed? Try Grand Canyon. Yeah, there is a better chance Chicago State or the Centenary Gents get in the Mountain West.

I think Wedge summed up St. Mary's perfectly, something about being unproven beyond their questionable coach, etc. Plus, they don't really bring a new TV market (San Fran/San Jose).

I'm telling you, Texas is where the MWC has their sights if they are going to add any schools that field football teams.

Gonzaga is much more of a direct shot in the arm. They have a consistent basketball program and they add a new state (Washington) to the MWC. St. Mary's could slip in as part of the deal just to balance numbers. That they share a market with SJSU isn't a total non-starter.

Backfill for the WCC gets interesting. Seattle has been blackballed from joining by Gonzaga. If the Zags are gone that removes the objection. Grand Canyon may have a chance at the WCC since the WCC is kind of limited on members.

A lot of hope out west tonight.