RebelSoldat said:

Login to view embedded media
Not sure how true this is. I get the feeling the PAC-12 feels UNLV and/or UNR don't bring much to the table despite Vegas' TV market. If it is a package deal, I don't see it happening

Click to expand...

Rosegreen1 said:

The author doesn’t know what happened, all the article does is confuse the readers. There’s nothing preventing unlv from leaving on its own.

The only “hurdle” I can see is Reno lawyering up and being butthurt as Cal was when ucla left for the BIG. Fighting litigation AND exit fees may be too much money for unlv.

Click to expand...

RebelinWA said:

It just seems so unstable. With the decline in linear media; none of these super conferences are sustainable. Streaming is incredibly expensive to upkeep.

Click to expand...

WarthogRebel said:

"Many around college athletics expressed surprise that UNLV was not included in the Pac-12’s initial phase of expansion. Located in a major city and with a football program on the way up, the potential is there.

However, politics are at play. According to those with knowledge of the discussions, separating the two — the University of Nevada and UNLV — is a hurdle. It doesn’t mean it cannot be done. And, perhaps at a later date, they could eventually move together to the Pac-12. Or the hurdle is crossed and UNLV moves alone?"
Yahoo Sports Article

Click to expand...

Rosegreen1 said:

I don’t know, there’s a lot of money involved in these things and everyone has their hand out. I think Cal sued UCLA for joining the BIG without them and they settled on a small amount. Nothing consequential.

The reason unlv was left out, was NOT because of Reno. It was because some network executive or media liaison for the PAC thought it would be better to start adding markets first. Boise isn’t a market but they have a brand, so that’s obvious.

One thing I can guarantee is that every school in the MWC has a representative on the horn talking with multiple conferences about what it would take to join. Air Force already has one foot out the door to join Army.

The media footprint in the MWC just shrunk massively. This is not good news for remaining members including unlv.

Click to expand...

reagan21 said:

They don't join until 7/1/26. It will cost the Pac2 a lot of money to buyout the MWC defectors. You know what will happen between now and 7/1/26? The collapse of the ACC for one. A LOT is going to happen in the next year. Pac8 is a move of last resort for UNLV.

NCAAfb is about to get a tummy tuck, face lift, brow lift, liposuction, butt implants, calf implants. There is a huge push to leave the NCAA for a lot of schools. No reason to hitch our star to a wagon with 2.3 wheels unless we have to,

Click to expand...

dcut03 said:

But you think UNLV is in better position than SDSU?
Let's be real here. It really is thr Big 12 or nothing. SEC, ACC, and B1G are not never going to go after UNLV.
The Big 12 cares about basketball. SdSU is a better market, a much better basketball school and has a better football program historically.

Click to expand...

Loyal Coug1 said:

IMHO The Pac-2 is foolish if it doesn't offer UNLV. Such a no-brainer, so something went on to have that not happen. I see it turning around very soon now that the other shoes have dropped. At this point, if it were me I'd take UNLV and UNR, basically get the whole state despite Reno's relative lameness. SJSU is geographically and market-wise worth considering, but they are so meh. Maybe Wyoming. Yeah it is a small market, but it is the entire state.

Still in shock over the whole thing. Not how I would have played it. Also, I have seen it mentioned here and on the WCS board that the Pac-2 will pay the exit fees for your new traitors? Dunno where that comes from. I could see us chipping in, but beyond that.......?

Click to expand...

Rosegreen1 said:

I don’t know, there’s a lot of money involved in these things and everyone has their hand out. I think Cal sued UCLA for joining the BIG without them and they settled on a small amount. Nothing consequential.

The reason unlv was left out, was NOT because of Reno. It was because some network executive or media liaison for the PAC thought it would be better to start adding markets first. Boise isn’t a market but they have a brand, so that’s obvious.

One thing I can guarantee is that every school in the MWC has a representative on the horn talking with multiple conferences about what it would take to join. Air Force already has one foot out the door to join Army.

The media footprint in the MWC just shrunk massively. This is not good news for remaining members including unlv.

Click to expand...

Bullmastiff 1 said:

Yep.

There is zero reason to panic...(Right now).

Click to expand...

Rebel_Luv said:

Login to view embedded media

Click to expand...

Rosegreen1 said:

I don’t know, there’s a lot of money involved in these things and everyone has their hand out. I think Cal sued UCLA for joining the BIG without them and they settled on a small amount. Nothing consequential.

The reason unlv was left out, was NOT because of Reno. It was because some network executive or media liaison for the PAC thought it would be better to start adding markets first. Boise isn’t a market but they have a brand, so that’s obvious.

One thing I can guarantee is that every school in the MWC has a representative on the horn talking with multiple conferences about what it would take to join. Air Force already has one foot out the door to join Army.

The media footprint in the MWC just shrunk massively. This is not good news for remaining members including unlv.

Click to expand...

Bullmastiff 1 said:

Even if there was, what's the board of regents going to do?

State isn't going to waste money or resources on this in a court battle I don't believe.

Click to expand...

Rosegreen1 said:

There’s nothing in the bylaws or rules that prevent unlv from leaving the MWC unless they take Reno.

Click to expand...