Mountain West Conference (official thread)

[kujirakira]

Oregon State and Wazzu are going to play Mountain West teams but not join the conference. MW teams will play 7 conference games.

Notre Dame esque

 

[Jake]

Notre Dame esque

For a lot less money.

 

[ScriptOhio]

3 departing members file updated suit vs. MWC

Boise State, Colorado State and Utah State filed an updated lawsuit arguing the Mountain West and commissioner Gloria Nevarez willfully disregarded the league's bylaws by "intentionally and fraudulently" depriving the schools of their membership rights.

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Boise State, Colorado State, Utah State sue Mountain West​

Three departing members of the Mountain West Conference are suing the league, alleging it improperly withheld millions of dollars and misled them about a plan to accelerate Grand Canyon's membership.

Boise State, Colorado State and Utah State filed an updated lawsuit in the District Court of Denver arguing the conference and Commissioner Gloria Nevarez willfully disregarded the league's bylaws by "intentionally and fraudulently" depriving the schools of their membership rights.
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The three outgoing schools argue the Mountain West's exit fees, which could range from $19 million to $38 million, are unlawful and not enforceable. The lawsuit also claims the Mountain West concealed a plan to move up Grand Canyon University's membership a year to 2025-26 without informing the departing schools.

The Mountain West is also seeking $55 million in "poaching fees" from the Pac-12 for the loss of five schools, including San Diego State and Fresno State starting in 2026. The two sides are headed back to court after mediation that expired last month failed to reach a resolution.

 

[calibuck]

From out here, it sounds like folks were going to paint over "Mountain West Conference" with "Pac 12 Conference" logos. Since every team but two fleeing the Pac 12, guess it was either steal teams or die. The local fave, Fresno St folks are happy that they finally can call the Pac 12 home (has been on a wish list forever). Never mind that the name and fame is very diluted. As to 'moving up' Grand Canyon U to MW status, kinda a ho-hum thing. Have been to that campus, and had some local HS talent go there (one kid applied, and had an e-mail acceptance the next day). Guess we'll see how many lawyers get into the mix, and how many lawyers get rich. Depending on where the court is held, might go with some popcorn and watch the show.