UC Davis is a state funded school, as are all UC and CalState schools. Creating our own conference reduces costs and increases opportunities for California kids who want to stay home for school.

The interim coach at Cal is Nick Rolovich. I sure hope he's not in consideration for the permanent job. My sister knew him at WSU and told me he's a real jerk. Plus, he was head coach at Hawaii for awhile and, despite some success here, alienated a lot of people.

Happy for NDSU and Polasek. Seems like a really genuine guy who cares: https://www.inforum.com/sports/hot-mic-interview-tim-polasek-on-signing-a-new-contract-with-the-bison?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar

Vigen announced he's staying at Montana State so they will continue to be a powerhouse

I read agalum's comment as more of a keep "the state", that is state government, out of the business of creating athletic conferences. It's one thing to have colleges within a state combine on their own to form a conference. It is something else to have the State create and oversee a conference.

what’s the difference? Every conference is geographically based. State schools are run by the state that’s why your diploma has the governors signature on it.

Personally, I think the state of California should consider creating a “California Conference” to maximize opportunities for California kids and keep revenue in state. — Sailorgabe

The Big West as a California bus-league is pretty boring.
A version with football programs might be more fun (in 30 years)...

File this in the "never-going-to-happen" bin:
California
Stanford
San Diego State
Fresno State
San Jose State
Sac State
Cal Poly
UC Davis

Boring? That’s subjective. Do you need to be reminded that college is meant to provide opportunities for kids to play sports but more importantly to get an education. We have grown to much accustomed to college sports being about entertainment and money, we have forgotten the reason schools even exist.

If you are looking to watch semipro ball go watch USC or Alabama. If you want to support your alumni and root for our kids root for California schools.

Boring? That’s subjective. — Sailorgabe

Correct. I thought the Big West was boring and was holding Davis back. The Mountain West is a growth opportunity for Davis (hence the facilities improvement plan going into the MWC).

yes Davis is doing a phenomenal job with athletics. When I was an undergraduate we didn’t have any of this awesome facilities. Now? Just very impressive. I still stand by my belief that in 10 years Davis will be a highly attractive place to play in all sports. We are the only real college town in California with D1 sports. That counts.

Cal Poly and Goleta have an argument.

An argument for 2nd!!