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This is such a fine idea it's a wonder it wasn't thought of or implemented before now. The WCC has some struggling teams but ones that will be getting better and soon plus any WAC team matching up with Gonzaga and St. Mary's just might garner televison time.
WAC notes: Challenge could pit quality teams against WAC
Chris Murray
Reno Gazette Journal
January 20, 2009
Western Athletic Conference teams long have had difficulties getting quality opponents to play in their gyms, a problem for many mid-majors.
Recently, the Mountain West and the Missouri Valley conferences took a step in solving that issue by creating a four-year challenge in which teams from one conference play those in the other. The challenge is similar to those set up between the ACC and Big Ten and the Pac-10 and Big 12.
During their weekly teleconference, most of the WAC coaches said they would be in favor of creating a challenge with another mid-major conference. One potential rival is the West Coast Conference, which is regionally located and sent three teams to the NCAA Tournament last season. The WCC boasts perennial Top 25 program Gonzaga... Go here for the remainder.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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Boring. We already play a lot of games vs the WCC. I'd bet money Gonzaga would have zero interest in this just as they won't participate in BracketBusters. The only really good choice was the MVC, but they got sucked up by the MWC. I can't blame the MVC, as the MWC is better for RPI and cheaper for travel. I see no benefit by hooking up with the WCC.
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