UC Davis Athletics Joining Mountain West - Football to Follow Sorry, I don't see exponential growth in the near future.
We departed a conference with like-minded in-state top academic institutions for potential football glory? I see nobody mentioning what is in the best interests of student-athletes.
We're on the treadmill now, more $$$, more facilities, more coaches, more glam, more $$$. And $250 million in facilities with no mention of ICA and the campus taking control of student facilities (Hickey, the Pavilion). Where does it end? $7M per year for HC, $2M per year for AD?
I'd be satisfied with being a top dog in FCS, a new football / event tier, and some Olympic sports facilities upgrades. Putting $30-60 Million into student-owned Rec Hall for a few sellouts seems a bit much. Club seats for basketball?