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BartAlumnus72's avatar

Nevada as well

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GoldenSD81's avatar

I knew I forgot someone, yes Nevada as well.

Even in states that we don’t control the whole market, the PMWC would have more teams represented in each state:

Utah: UU, USU vs BYU

Colorado: CSU, Air Force vs Colorado

California: Cal, SDSU, SJSU, FSU, vs USC, UCLA

People like to say demographics is destiny, well the number of students and future alumni would dwarf that of the rival in state schools.

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Bowlesman 80's avatar

Being from the Central Valley, I would like to point out that, despite being more sparsely populated, the Central Valley is more interested in and dedicated to traditional sports and has a gross population that makes a much more involved and loyal fanbase than most urban contrasts. Even FSU rival alum in The Valley would rally for FSU as matter of regional pride. Everyone there knows or is connected to a FSU grad.

What problem?

#GoBears

#PACpocalypse12

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BartAlumnus72's avatar

I think North and South Dakota State should be added as well. They have been giving teams a hard time for years now. If they get up to 24 teams, the top 8, middle 8, and bottom 8 can play each other in 7 conference games. get up to 9 by playing one of each depending on where they place in those divisions.

Crazy, crazy, I know. But I think crazy ideas are needed in order to survive.

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Bowlesman 80's avatar

Yes, the "pan et circi" factor. Make it entertaining; let a champion emerge.

So tired of Tommy Trojan being our "Champion."

What problem?

#GoBears

#PACpocalypse12

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GoldenSD81's avatar

Fuck it! Why not! I actually think this idea of 24 and splitting into 3 tiered regulated leagues is a good one.

Then we could even have a reverse Ted Lasso show for Apple TV where an out of his element and washed up British football coach comes to the US to coach a down on their luck New Mexico squad that has been regulated in the PMWC.

We can call it Avery Smith.

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BartAlumnus72's avatar

It would be nice if it were all real.

On a serious note, if we can't get the big markets or whatever, then we need the quality football. The product on the field must at least be as good as the XII. I think that is possible for certain. With an entertaining product, we can take less now, and bet on the future.

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