uniftw wrote:NDB wrote:I agree that they are related, but having the MVFC being subsumed by the MVC does nothing to strengthen anything.
The hell it doesn't. I've already laid this out many times, but I'll do it again
The MVC taking control of football means that should the Dakota schools decide they want Summit League football and to start their own league the MVC schools have a guaranteed home, especially if MuSU comes on board.
By 2020 the MVFC is going to be 11 teams, potentially 12
ISUr - MVC
ISUb - MVC
MSU - MVC
UNI - MVC
SIU - MVC
NDSU - SL
USD - SL
SDSU - SL
WIU - SL
UND - SL
YSU - HORIZON
MUSU - MVC (FOR THIS EXAMPLE)
Let's say the Dakota's don't like the set up anymore - for whatever reason - and the SL wants it's own league. They go and find members, because maybe their rule is an all sports conference. No affiliates. You play football in our league you play all sports in our league. That would seem most likely. Why? It creates stability across the board. Don't have to worry about members pulling their one sport out.
What does the MVC schools have? Sure, they could still have their MVFC, but it would make more sense to have the MVC absorb it. Create a more stable all encompassing place for members. Give YSU the exemption to be in for just football.
Good post.