I agree with your attendance point, I think it’s telling that Davis is getting similar numbers to them (and would imagine could be slightly better with an FBS move). I think us being in SJSU’s conference could be really good for both schools in forming a rivalry. I don’t necessarily see the smaller capacity as the worst thing ever (considering it’s similar to NDSU now). Getting a stadium similarly sized to SJSU and we could probably hover similarly or higher. Even with that attendance SJSU has been a pretty good competitor in the MW too and been able to recruit well. I think it speaks to the playing level and quality of facility no matter the size. That new addition you can say what you want about but seems to mirror the Davis move with building our new athletic training center next to the stadium.

I think adding Davis for football could be one of the most positive additions for Reno and SJSU

I think the SJSU renovation was spot-on what they needed and looks great. They adjusted to the reality of their situation.

The UCLA game, assuming it holds, is going to be mighty interesting. Lots of Ags in the area. I know a lot who'd go.

I'm in agreement with a small capacity at Aggie Stadium. I think the planned renovations are right on target for what we need.

I've always thought our issue was getting students and alums to love football (and the gameday experience in general). UM, MSU, NDSU and the entire South love football and their gameday experience. If there is no passion for the experience itself, it really hard to show up for stuff consistently. Davis has shown the ability to show up for select major events (Stanford basketball 2005, D2 Break-the-Record Nights, Causeway football, as examples).

The potential is definitely there. And I think we will experience some really cool stuff at Davis in our lifetimes.

agreed! I think an Aggie stadium with 17k-20k capacity should be the target, at least to initially join the MW and expand the stadium.

So…with Sac St going to the MAC how do we feel?

https://x.com/rossdellenger/status/2022379289820147998?s=46

we will be in the MW by 2028-2030 once we start or finish stadium expansion. If coaches on the team are retweeting things about Davis being in the MW for football, the team is talking about that as the goal, and plans to expand the stadium are already mapped out, I’d imagine sac moving is a bit of a motivator but not majorly. We will be there, just taking a smarter approach than throwing 15 million to join ANY conference. We are in a good spot. I think the sooner the better honestly.

One coach.

And a few years lead time for Sac St. to have the Sac market to itself.

I have lots of thoughts on this and did a real deep dive on Sac leadership and financial condition. They seem to think they can attract out of state tuition payers with this move. Not a snowball's chance in hell that brand awareness pays off the costs to the school of moving to the MAC.. Wouldn't be surprised if we see SacSt relegated back to the FCS as a cost saving measure in 5-10 years. Also, I was under the impression their new stadium/FBS entry funding was contingent on a PAC12 invite?? Did that change under the radar? Lots of things not adding up. Don't be surprised if SacSt is asking tax payers to foot the bill here soon. Doesn't seem to be popular amongst the student base who care at all about academics either.

The MAC would not/isn’t the same draw as the MW. Also, I’m sure people said the same stuff when sac went to d1 first before Davis but it ended up okay. I think sac has the space for 2 markets. + Davis has a large alumni base.

As long as we join the MW soon, I wouldn’t be worried. 5-10 more years of FCS and we might have more of an issue if sac is successful.

We are probably the only school looking to move up that’s giving all the reasons we can’t instead of providing and creating the why we can and will be successful.

Sounds like the MAC Council of Presidents can vote this down (?)

How do I feel? I know how I'd feel if Davis was paying $15 million to join a conference like the MAC. :death:

Before you go crazy with the MW talk, just keep in mind the conference might not even exist as it does now when the next TV deals are negotiated. The conference realignment isn't close to being done. There are real geographical and financial problems out there in college football that need to be fixed. All I'm saying is be patient. Who knows maybe in 2030...Stanford, Cal, UCLA....all are looking for a new home...and they might be looking for a high academic school in a growing TV market is all I'm saying.