Meister_Rebel said:

If any of those jokers are on your ballot this fall and they are reno grads or have reno sympathies vote them out. Vote people in that will support UNLV.

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Yes, there should be no Reno sympathizers on the board elected in the south.

Rebelbacker said:

That’s not how it works at all. If we said we are leaving why would the MWC cut us a break in exit fees? The answer is they wouldn’t. The reason why is your example doesn’t apply. This isn’t free agency.

MWC schools have signed contracts with the conference. With 2 years notice they pay $17mm, with one year notice they pay $34mm. Plus distributions stop when they give notice.

There’s a reason why the ACC isn’t caving to FSU and Clemson even though they want to leave and cut a deal. The remaining schools that aren’t leaving want the full amount owed on the contract. The situation here is the same.

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The exit fees are actually set where the fee is doubled with less than one year notice. The lower exit fee is based on a minimum one year notice. As the four MWC schools are leaving in 2026 they still pay the minimum exit fee.

The actual exit fee may vary annually based on the income revenue of the school. The revenue I speak of is the media rights, NCAA units, and even the $1 million we got from the Pac12 for the scheduling agreement. Therefor the minimum exit fee could be higher or lower. But I do believe saying $17 million is appropriate because that is probably where it's at right now.

I do love that they will get zero income over the next few years and I hope that is distributed to us to help pay our exit fee.

edit: As I think about it Boise's exit fee may be closer to $21 million as they receive a higher annual distribution of media rights. Hopefully, Gloria is on top of that.

Loyal Coug1 said:

What do you mean for free? You have a source for that? In other words, you are saying that the Pac-2 is paying the $17M exit fee for SDSU and I assume the other 3. Really? Please share......

As an aside, I thought that the e-mail response from your Regent was nice. Didn't catch which one - sounded like a woman wrote it......(not being a smart ass)

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You are probably correct here. There are two posts around 1/3 into the original thread (not backed by sources) that indicate the PAC will pay the fees. There is also a quote from the Fresno State President that payment from the PAC for the $ 17 million is "in the works." Beyond that I can't find sources that say the PAC will pay or help pay the $ 17 mil from any school.

SilverSpoon said:

He will most definitely take the FSU job at the end of the season if this realignment isn't settled before the end of this season. Absolutely. 100%. Without any questions. This isn't even up for debate. And if it's not settled real quick, Marion is following or taking a HC job elsewhere. We couldn't even offer him the HC job at that point.

Even if the regents weren't at fault, they need to be replaced for us even having to question their motives.

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If any of those jokers are on your ballot this fall and they are reno grads or have reno sympathies vote them out. Vote people in that will support UNLV.

j. spilotro said:

I figured at best, 2-1 right now. At worst, 1-2 and the some fans are clamoring “when does basketball start”. 0-3 wasn’t a possibility with Dixie and quite frankly, probably only a 10% at 3-0 with 2 tough road games.

People aren’t even going to bother much with hoops if football keeps rolling like this, especially if hoops has one of those early season North Pawtucket State losses.

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Ya. Basketball is in big trouble with the schedule they put out and the product Kruger is going to fart out onto the court this year

I have a feeling that FSU win will continue to age poorly. But still surprised they are getting so much credit for it.
We need Kansas to do well in the Big 12. And Houston may do better than expected. Sure Rice sucks, but they had a chance to win at OU. I think they end up being a little better than we thought after week 1

Memphis 2 home wins against nobody plus FSU on the road +19 ATS. UNLV 2 road wins as dogs against Big 12 and one home win against nobody +52 ATS. Really shouldn’t be a comparison between those two. I’d still have Boise above until we beat them, but Memphis shouldn’t be given as much credit as they are.

Agree. Probably close to 30…. Then maybe some attrition during the bye week… then take care of business and maybe. Not gonna leap frog Boise though.

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Rod_the_Rebel said:

Florida State is ass

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Norvelle may not survive till end of the season.

Florida State is ass

Rebel1986 said:

UNLV has a clear path to the CFP. I believe after the Oregon State game UNLV will be favored in the rest of the games this year which the possible exception of BSU. While it may not be an easy path, it is very possible for UNLV to run the gauntlet through the rest of the season. UNLV has the best schedule of any of the group of 5 programs, which puts them in a good position to get the auto bid!

I do think it is funny that Memphis jumps into the driver seat in the article based on a win over a really bad 0-3 Florida State, but when you look at the remainder of the schedule, UNLV has a much harder schedule than Memphis. I do not believe Memphis plays another good team the rest of the year.

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I thought 8-4 to start season.

That number is now 9-3...

I hope they keep proving me wrong.

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Look I don't think it's going to happen but the fact even one writer is putting us in the CFP is insane.

We are only 5 years removed from Arroyo's 'It doesn't count Covid year'

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UNLV has a clear path to the CFP. I believe after the Oregon State game UNLV will be favored in the rest of the games this year which the possible exception of BSU. While it may not be an easy path, it is very possible for UNLV to run the gauntlet through the rest of the season. UNLV has the best schedule of any of the group of 5 programs, which puts them in a good position to get the auto bid!

I do think it is funny that Memphis jumps into the driver seat in the article based on a win over a really bad 0-3 Florida State, but when you look at the remainder of the schedule, UNLV has a much harder schedule than Memphis. I do not believe Memphis plays another good team the rest of the year.

When it comes down to the final 64 of the 2 super conferences, Florida and Florida St. will be included.

You DO NOT turn down that offer.

Boston Rebel 2 said:

I spoke with a board member and she said in no way has this been discussed with board members. She said not even behind the scenes casual type conversations as far as she is aware. No board members have mentioned it to her. She fully supports each of the universities making their own independent decisions should that occur. She has no official idea why UNLV wasn't invited but has heard rumors that it is because Las Vegas is now considered a professional sports city and that college support has a ceiling in Las Vegas. They also don't need UNLV to access the Vegas market. Rumor is they are targeting the AAC next and if that falls through they could come back to UNLV. Or if the MWC implodes they would take UNLV they just don't view us worth paying the exit fees. Also they want Gonzaga and St. Mary's for basketball. All of this a rumor that she heard from one person for what it is worth.

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What school from the new Pac has any access to the LV market? Those schools can barely hold their own markets!

WarthogRebel said:

I'm the biggest Homer ever. And even I, If I was a Regent, would not vote to pay $ 17 million to join a conference that SDSU just got in for free.

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What do you mean for free? You have a source for that? In other words, you are saying that the Pac-2 is paying the $17M exit fee for SDSU and I assume the other 3. Really? Please share......

As an aside, I thought that the e-mail response from your Regent was nice. Didn't catch which one - sounded like a woman wrote it......(not being a smart ass)

RebelScrub said:

I knew something was off and I sat on my couch and didn’t move around. So at halftime, I went shopping at Winco.

My phone was low battery, couldn’t watch the game..

On the way back my cousin turned on the game and we were up by 3 and held on.

The look on their faces especially their women!!

Roommate quote. “better them than Us”

Screw Kansas, they got the Chiefs anyways to root for.

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She is waiting for you!

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Yeah I hope you aren't the director of Marketing at UNLV. Showing a "UNLV" train smashing a school bus is kinda - shall we say not all that positive looking?

Oh and to the title of the thread. My WSU Cougars are also 3-0. You may lead the Big-12, but we are a half game back and tied for 1st in the B1G.

unlove said:

Looking forward to playing the defectors - FSU, BSU & SDSU - plus we get a shot at OSU. Winning our games, being the favorite for the playoff spot, and getting into the playoffs and being competitive in it will help immensely with the conference alignment. Just keep winning Rebels.

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Regardless of where we land that is exactly the mindset we need to have. **** them. Win Win and Win. We need to develop that as the mindset for our Rebel Football program. We are on the way provided our Athletic Department is smart enough to keep Odom until he wants to retire. **** anyone that gets in our way.

Meister_Rebel said:

That is why we need to get all schools in the remaining MWC to agree to shut down the conference and accept an AAC invite, IF IT COMES. Yeah, there is no guarantee the AAC wants all of us but if it is offered you take it. **** the MWC. They are dead and there is no way they can rebuild it.

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There simply aren't enough viable options out West to rebuild.

There are some decent potential additions out there if you were looking to expand like Texas State. But not to rebuild.

WarthogRebel said:

I'm the biggest Homer ever. And even I, If I was a Regent, would not vote to pay $ 17 million to join a conference that SDSU just got in for free.

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Not taking a shot at you personally here.

But if that is the sentiment of UNLV president.

We continue to die a slow death...There is no path to success or improving UNLV in a depleted MWC. There are simply no candidates to attract to the MWC that match what has been lost or keep the MWC at its current level.

Merging with CUSA does nothing..We go from being in arguably the top G5 conference to probably 3rd if not 4th behind new PAC and the AAC. Hell the MAC might even be stronger at that point.

UNLV has to go all in and take a risk, because half measures aren't going to cut it.

(Seriously do not take that post as a personal attack. Not my intention at all).

unlove said:

You will absolutely hear that UNLV doesn’t have the money. The athletic dept is $35M in the red. Unless the State of NV of LVCVA or large donors or a combination of those step up, there money isn’t there.

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That is why we need to get all schools in the remaining MWC to agree to shut down the conference and accept an AAC invite, IF IT COMES. Yeah, there is no guarantee the AAC wants all of us but if it is offered you take it. **** the MWC. They are dead and there is no way they can rebuild it.

Meister_Rebel said:

I wish it were that easy. UNLV and AF may be able to get out and hope for an invite to the AAC but, the others have no place else to go. Those others won't vote for a dissolution. We are going to end up paying for our own exit fee is what I'm afraid of. I'm also afraid we will hear our school President say we don't have the money.

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You will absolutely hear that UNLV doesn’t have the money. The athletic dept is $35M in the red. Unless the State of NV of LVCVA or large donors or a combination of those step up, there money isn’t there.