First, I dug into what the hec .AACN k was going on with the Pac-12. Turns out, they're in a bit of a pickle, they need at least 12 members to be in NCAA. Then, I started reading about how the Mountain West might fit into all this. They're also facing some uncertainties, it's all a big mess.
Next, I tried to figure out how a merger could even work. I found out that, the Pac-12, they could actually just take over, you know, absorb the entire Mountain West. No penalties, nothing. Sounds simple, right? But it's college sports, so of course, it's not that easy.
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Gathered information about both conferences - their current members, their financial situations, all that jazz.
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Analyzed the rules and regulations around conference mergers, especially NCAA stuff - boring but necessary.
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Looked at the potential benefits and drawbacks for both the Pac-12 and the Mountain West - like, who wins and who loses in this deal?
The Process
I spent hours reading articles, reports, even some really dry legal documents. My brain was fried, but I was starting to get a handle on this whole merger scenario. And let me tell you, it's not just about the sports, it's about the money, the TV deals, the whole shebang.
Finally, I started piecing it all together. If this merger happens, it'll shake things up big time. We're talking about a major shift in the college sports landscape. The Mountain West teams would owe some serious cash to leave, like 17 million each. That's a lot of dough!
So, that's where I'm at now. Still trying to wrap my head around all the details, but it's been a wild ride so far. I think this merger could really happen, and it's going to be interesting to see how it all plays out. Will keep you all posted!
