Even Nevada Sports Net recognized what happened and admits that it's UNR. From today:
* THE BIGGEST LOSERS here are UNLV and Air Force, two legitimate candidates who were bypassed. The Falcons are one of the other MW schools that have been vocal about looking for a conference upgrade. Now, it's stuck in a watered-down MW, at least for now. As for UNLV, I would have invited the Rebels before Colorado State or Fresno State given the media market, the brand, the facilities and the ascending football program that is coming off its first MW title game appearance.
* UNLV'S LINK TO NEVADA appears to have been a major reason the Rebels aren't a new Pac-12 member. Some among of the Nevada Board of Regents are desirous of keeping Nevada and UNLV in the same conference, which could keep the Rebels out of the Pac-12. UNLV is a much more attractive candidate than Nevada, and if the Regents really keep the Rebels out of the Pac-12 based on that, shame on them. Historically, Nevada and UNLV have rarely been in the same conference.
* NEVADA'S ONLY WAY of getting into the Pac-12 appears to be on the back of UNLV. Even the most ardent Pack supporters (and those in the athletic department) aren't under thedelusion Nevada has earned a spot in the new Pac-12 on merit. Nevada's case is based on potential and men's basketball. But with a small media market, a football program that's done almost nothing in its MW era and a below-average budget, jumping on UNLV's back as a package deal might be the only way in.
Link:
https://nevadasportsnet.com/news/re...ac-12-poaching-four-mw-schools-and-whats-next
