Can't think of a single "Pro"
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If it were solely about basketball:
We can't fund competitively at the Valley level. A-10 funding is a 1.5-2x from there plus travel.
TL;DR: We'd get our shit pushed in.
Interesting... both alumni, both played football... a non-Big East sport
these clowns have far BETTER things to do that script this tripe
FWIW... both clowns will NOT be working next week, it's (another) Senate vacation week
ISU has no chance of ever getting into the A10. In terms of desirability for the A10 from the MVC it's likely Belmont, Drake, and Bradley in that order. Supposedly the College of Charleston is next on their pecking order should they seek to replace / add a school.
Simply put ISU doesn't have the academics, the money, or the market for the A10 to want us. The pros of joining would be an increased presence in the east coast and being in a perceived better conference. The cons are the increased travel and that we would likely be way outspent by every member in that league.
The MVC is the best it's going to get for ISU. I also believe that ISU, UNI, SIU, Murray State, Evansville, and Valpo will be long term members going forward, mostly because I don't see any of those schools being wanted by anyone else in a "higher" conference, nor do I see the 4 publics in my list trying to "move up" to FBS. Illinois State (FBS) and Belmont (A10) are the most likely to leave and my guess is that both will eventually leave in the not too distant future. Bradley, Drake, and UIC could leave under the right conditions, but those conditions are probably unlikely to happen.
*Note that I put "higher" and "move up" in quotations because I really don't believe that the AAC or the A10 are actually better conferences competitively than the MVC, nor do I believe that the MAC or CUSA are better than the MVFC competitively.
At least two dozen charged in connection with sweeping basketball game fixing scandal
College basketball games in America and pro hoops contests in China were the target of the extensive FBI probe, officials said.
www.nbcnews.com
Color me shocked
Also it looks like most of the games involved were pretty close to home and at our mid-major level. Crazy
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We'd own Fordham.
Eleven
The Wade Level
Prosecutors say from 2023 to 2025, the participants turned their attention to the NCAA, recruiting players and paying bribes between $10,000 and $30,000 per game. According to the indictment, more than 39 players on 17 different teams attempted to fix more than 29 NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball games, including conference tournament contests. The organizers of the alleged scheme made wagers totaling millions of dollars.At least two dozen charged in connection with sweeping basketball game fixing scandal
College basketball games in America and pro hoops contests in China were the target of the extensive FBI probe, officials said.
Color me shocked
Also it looks like most of the games involved were pretty close to home and at our mid-major level. Crazy
Those participating played for Tulane, Nicholls State University, St. Louis University, Fordham, DePaul among others, prosecutors said.
likely so, though they have a better record on the season thus far that the Tall Trees of the Wabash
Don’t look now but Miami-Ohio is 18-0. Don’t think they’ve exactly played murderers row but 18-0 is damn impressive in college basketball no matter how you get there. Good for K. Smith and company
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Former Murray State coach Steve Prohm doing commentary for Boise State/Colorado State. I guess he found a post coaching landing spot.
Wow you know you’re an asshole if you’re getting suspending for the mistreatment of players at a military academy.
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The Newsom Level
Which Drake team are you rooting for in this Iowa vs. Indiana team? Lol
Stirtz over Enright is pretty easy.
Stirtz over Enright is pretty easy.
Love seeing the Loosiers getting dey asses kicked on their home court 
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At least two dozen charged in connection with sweeping basketball game fixing scandal
College basketball games in America and pro hoops contests in China were the target of the extensive FBI probe, officials said.
Color me shocked
Also it looks like most of the games involved were pretty close to home and at our mid-major level. Crazy
Some are alleging the point-shaving players did it "... because they're NOT getting "adequate / no NIL $$"
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...ops-schemers-were-no-victims-changing-society
They're a football school nowLove seeing the Loosiers getting dey asses kicked on their home court