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MikeWaters · 03-14-2007, 02:11 PM

well, first of all, I would argue that BYU is unique.

We are the only BCS-type program stuck in a mid-major conference.

Hence, a different economic model applies to us. Meaning we don't have to be as successful as an independent to come out ahead.

Navy was on CSTV all year. Goes to show that you don't need a conference to ink a deal that gets you more exposure than the MWC.

I don't think this is as hard as you think it is.

And I would argue that the first priority would be to get into a BCS conference. Even after going independent.

And also, just the process of exploring it puts pressure on teh MWC and the MTN to do something right.

03-14-2007, 02:11 PM	#21
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	well, first of all, I would argue that BYU is unique. We are the only BCS-type program stuck in a mid-major conference. Hence, a different economic model applies to us. Meaning we don't have to be as successful as an independent to come out ahead. Navy was on CSTV all year. Goes to show that you don't need a conference to ink a deal that gets you more exposure than the MWC. I don't think this is as hard as you think it is. And I would argue that the first priority would be to get into a BCS conference. Even after going independent. And also, just the process of exploring it puts pressure on teh MWC and the MTN to do something right.