Sounds like Wichita St to the AAC... Who gets an Invite?

[LJSites]

Back when the MVC went through this with Creighton, someone on here posted a link to a breakdown of athletic spending and revenue based on D1 affiliation by school.

Does anyone have that link, or more importantly, a link to updated numbers (they lag a year or two behind, so current would be 2015 numbers I assume)?

[tribecalledquest]

I'm surprised we haven't heard anything official on this. What's taking so long?

I don't think its a slam dunk that Wichita gets approved by the AAC members. I think it will happen, but its not a sure thing.

[SubGod22]

I'm surprised we haven't heard anything official on this. What's taking so long?

I don't think its a slam dunk that Wichita gets approved by the AAC members. I think it will happen, but its not a sure thing.

Nothing is ever a sure thing until it actually happens. I remain cautiously optimistic about it and feel someone within the AAC has "leaked" this info to the press for a reason. I would think that things have been discussed and while there hasn't been a formal vote, it's believed or even known that the votes are there to make it happen.

If they do it by conference call it could happen within the next few weeks as one report indicated. If they wait for the spring meetings then it won't happen until I believe the end of May or beginning of June.

[DoubleJayAlum]

Hello guys - long time, no see!

I came back to read up on WSU's potential move and to see if Drake was going to hire our assistant as their new HC.

I have a question on the whole WSU to the AAC --- MONEY!!!

Anyone have any idea how much of the TV money WSU would receive if they made the move? The AAc's TV contract is for football and basketball. We all know that football is more valuable to TV networks than hoops (which sucks!). I suspect that the AAC contract doesn't divide out the monies to say x% is for football and y% is for basketball, so it probably isn't as simple as saying that WSU gets one full share of the basketball money.

As a result, 1) what percentage of a full share do we think WSU would be likely to get and 2) what is fair for them to ask for? Also, does WSU get a full share of the NCAA tourney credits earned and banked to date or only an equal share for all units earned AFTER they join. If there is a hold up in taking WSU, I suspect these are the issues that would cause the holdup. Thoughts?

[SubGod22]

Hello guys - long time, no see!

I came back to read up on WSU's potential move and to see if Drake was going to hire our assistant as their new HC.

I have a question on the whole WSU to the AAC --- MONEY!!!

Anyone have any idea how much of the TV money WSU would receive if they made the move? The AAc's TV contract is for football and basketball. We all know that football is more valuable to TV networks than hoops (which sucks!). I suspect that the AAC contract doesn't divide out the monies to say x% is for football and y% is for basketball, so it probably isn't as simple as saying that WSU gets one full share of the basketball money.

As a result, 1) what percentage of a full share do we think WSU would be likely to get and 2) what is fair for them to ask for? Also, does WSU get a full share of the NCAA tourney credits earned and banked to date or only an equal share for all units earned AFTER they join. If there is a hold up in taking WSU, I suspect these are the issues that would cause the holdup. Thoughts?

The working theory is that Wichita would get around 30% of a share of the TV money. I believe that is about what the Big East had before it split. I believe that would be around $600k under their current deal. Which is definitely better than what we get from the MVC.

I don't have anything for the second part of your question. Personally, I'm fine with whatever they'd decide as the future is what's important and if we have to sacrifice a few things early so be it. And considering the run that next years team will be capable of, I'd prefer to be in the AAC next year so we don't leave behind what could be generated there. I also believe the AAC has a more favorable distribution of credits earned than the MVC does so that would be nice.

[ShoxNAwe]

If I heard correctly, the AAC meeting will take place next week.

[Haha]

If I heard correctly, the AAC meeting will take place next week.

Heard from whom? A connected source, media, fan forum. Just curious as to what level I should allow my excitement to be.

[ShoxNAwe]

Could be wrong but I think it was from the radio guy who worked in the press box at Eck Stadium Wednesday. It was the topic of conversation, of course, during the WSU baseball game. I know that's not New York Times level of corroboration, but this isn't the New York Times website.

[Wufan]

If I heard correctly, the AAC meeting will take place next week.

Heard from whom? A connected source, media, fan forum. Just curious as to what level I should allow my excitement to be.

I actually thought it was in May, but can't remember.

[municup14]

If Wichita gets invited then what.Do they join this year or next.
If they join after next year can the Valley say your not eligible for our
Conference this coming year or not.Does anyone remember when
Creighton left was it effective immediately or was it 2 years away.