https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/pac-12-expansion-on-the-table-talks-of-promotion-relegation-system-in-future/ar-AA1gYC76?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=9c6fc9ac688b4e6aa7a8ea816051ac05&ei=10
Interesting article looking at some of the ideas being floated in a merger between the two leagues to try and keep both leagues relevant. Purely opinion by Dellenger, but interesting nonetheless. Especially with the need to get to at least 16 teams. Considering the Wyoming AD came out and said there is a need to keep the Front schools together about a month ago, it’s an interesting thought about where expansion could come from.
“Obviously, since the Mountain West is at 12 football members and there are only two Pac-12 teams, the expansion would be in order to get up to 16 teams. Dellenger cited both South Dakota State and North Dakota State as the top candidates. He did explain that they or whoever would join would have to start in the lower division, but how the other teams are decided is a work in progress. “
A huge hindrance to this system is also discussed.
“This is where the real problem lies, said one conference administrator. With relegation, budgets will change, dipping by as much as $3-5 million a year. That’s an issue for athletic directors in annual budget projections. There must be a balance struck in the base distribution that allows for annual budget projections.
“If a school is getting $15 million this year, they budget for $15 million next year,” said the conference official. “Well, if we are relegated, we can’t do that.” “
Interesting article looking at some of the ideas being floated in a merger between the two leagues to try and keep both leagues relevant. Purely opinion by Dellenger, but interesting nonetheless. Especially with the need to get to at least 16 teams. Considering the Wyoming AD came out and said there is a need to keep the Front schools together about a month ago, it’s an interesting thought about where expansion could come from.
“Obviously, since the Mountain West is at 12 football members and there are only two Pac-12 teams, the expansion would be in order to get up to 16 teams. Dellenger cited both South Dakota State and North Dakota State as the top candidates. He did explain that they or whoever would join would have to start in the lower division, but how the other teams are decided is a work in progress. “
A huge hindrance to this system is also discussed.
“This is where the real problem lies, said one conference administrator. With relegation, budgets will change, dipping by as much as $3-5 million a year. That’s an issue for athletic directors in annual budget projections. There must be a balance struck in the base distribution that allows for annual budget projections.
“If a school is getting $15 million this year, they budget for $15 million next year,” said the conference official. “Well, if we are relegated, we can’t do that.” “
