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MWC needs to play its cards now.

I really think that it would benefit the Mountain West if it actively tried to bump up to 14 members. I think its a matter of time before the Big East is raided by the ACC/Big Ten/Big 12/SEC.L...

UPDATE: Big East Not interested in UTEP

MinerMike Miner Rush Dec 31 2012, 1:00p

Interestingly enough it would appear that the Mountain West may be taking this opportunity to strengthen itself further: Besides the possibility of losing San Diego State, sources told ESPN that...

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Mountain West Options would include SJSU, Utah St

posted by Smoove V, Nov 03, 2011

Link signonsandiego.com

"Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson said Utah State and San Jose State would be considered as potential new members for his league if Boise State or Air Force leave for the Big East Conference."

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The MWC needs Mizzou to join the SEC

TowerPower over 1 year 3

As a Longhorn fan I'm torn on this subject but as a MWC fan this seems obvious, Missouri joining the SEC is the best thing to ever happen to the Mountain West. Why? Well, the Big 12 was...

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False Rumor: Utah St to join the MWC

posted by TowerPower, Jul 22, 2011

Link bobcatreport.com

Per the moderators at the BobcatReport who has been in front of many of the movements within the WAC. Still take it with a grain of salt... Ryan - "We have some unconfirmed sources that say Utah St. may be leaving the WAC. These are very early developments and unconfirmed at this point. Stay tuned to BR.COM for the latest..." Jack - "I talked to someone I know and respect that said the same thing. I will follow up in the morning." Ryan "We are hearing they may be headed to the MWC."

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SDSU's Weber: MWC didn't like expansion candidates

posted by Smoove V, Jan 26, 2011

Link signonsandiego.com

SDSU President Stephen Weber discusses why the MWC decided against expansion. Also hints that SDSU might be on the radar of other conferences looking to expand.

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MWC decides NOT to add Utah St and San Jose St to get a CCG

posted by TowerPower, Jan 25, 2011

Link collegesportsinfo.com

now only the Big 12, Big East, and Sun Belt will not have CCGs (and the SB may add the remaining WAC teams...NM St, TX St, UTSA, and LA Tech to have one soon too). UPDATE: Looks like the WAC may once again survive, the MWC has tabled any expansion for now, they must think an AQs still possible or think that the Big East may expand and take Houston (or SMU) as a travel partner for TCU which would open the door for the MWC to snag UTEP and SMU.

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