Fanblogs on potential MAC expansion

Fanblogs has a report from the MAC meetings in Chicago that says the MAC is considering adding Temple as a FULL member and Western Kentucky as well.

Interesting stuff. The MAC has long had reported interest in both of these schools, so in a way its not much of a surprise. On the other hand, I don't think anyone really thought Temple would move their vaunted basketball program down (and that's what it is) to join the MAC, and WKU seemed kind of forgotten after it joined the Sun Belt.

I like both of these schools for different reasons.

Adding Temple hoops to the MAC would do lots for our conference and right away. They have a top-flight program, and would be in a position to be in the Big Dance right away. It also would probably raise our overall level of play, just as Marshall did in football. And, Philly is a great market for the MAC, and it is a decent geographic fit.

I don't know what exactly Temple gets out of this. I mean, wouldn't they take the old "don't buy the cow when you are getting the milk for free" Dear Abby thing? Wasn't the time to negotiate this BEFORE we let their football team in?

I also think WKU is a good fit for the MAC. They are about our size, in the right region, and would also upgrade MAC hoops. They have less glamor and don't bring the major media market that Temple does, but still a good fit for us. I'm for it.

And, we could have an even number of teams playing football. No really. I kid you not. C-r-a-z-y.