The Mountain West Conference (MWC) has received a request from San Diego State University (SDSU) for information regarding a potential exit from the conference, according to an Associated Press (AP) source. The request comes as SDSU is reportedly considering joining the Big West Conference, which would give the Aztecs access to more lucrative television deals and greater exposure.
The MWC is a Division I college athletic conference that consists of 11 members, including SDSU. The conference was founded in 1999 and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is made up of schools from the western United States, including Boise State University, Colorado State University, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
The potential move by SDSU would be a major blow to the MWC. The Aztecs are one of the most successful teams in the conference, having won seven conference championships since joining in 2013. They are also one of the most popular teams in the conference, with an average attendance of over 30,000 fans per game.
The move to the Big West would also be beneficial for SDSU. The Big West is a Division I conference that consists of 10 members, including UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, and Cal Poly. The conference is based in Irvine, California and is known for its strong basketball programs. The Big West also offers more lucrative television deals than the MWC, which could help SDSU increase its revenue.
At this time, it is unclear if SDSU will make the move to the Big West. However, it is clear that the MWC will be affected if the Aztecs do decide to leave. The conference will need to find a replacement for SDSU in order to remain competitive and maintain its status as one of the top Division I conferences in the country.
It remains to be seen what will happen with SDSU and the MWC. However, it is clear that the decision could have major implications for both conferences and college athletics as a whole.
