TrollyMcTroller
Well-Known Member
and you still don't get it
is it too much to ask for you to actually understand my argument rather than always trying to guess what you think i am saying.
my whole argument has been that the reasons why conferences add schools and the reasons why schools change conferences do so for far different reasons.
for schools leaving, academics is the driving factor, the importance of academics is a factor but a much smaller factor for conferences when they are looking to add.
Interesting theory, but I'll tell you the same thing now, that I did the last time you said that... It isn't about academics, it's about money. Conference realignment is all about media markets (I believe the Texas fan mentioned that above) which in turn is all about money. It's about expanding viewership for larger TV network contracts (money) it's about getting more teams in a conference so you can have more bowl eligible teams (money) it's about starting conference based TV networks (money)
That's the driving force behind almost everything. Sure their are a couple of intercollegiate grudges also affecting things, and sure the academics get a passing nod too. but it comes down to the money, honey.