Date Posted:09:17:25 06/28/06 Wed Author: Leatherface Subject: Re: Just my opinion! In reply to:
Neckfansince71
's message, "Just my opinion!" on 05:18:17 06/28/06 Wed
Yes, the Mid -Con is what WIU is sentenced to. I don't like it- the Mid-Con is mocked in most media discussions when talking D1 athletics, and even among coaches when discussing if there is any real difference between a good D2 program and the lowest D1. Becoming the magnet for new D1 schools won't help either.The money spent on the Mid-Con travel etc. gains little for Western's publicity in this region.
However, it's going to be the only game in town. Western really can't expect much better, when you look at the travel problems to Macomb, no media outlets to speak of, low populated area, and poor economic region. I'm just being realistic. Maybe in the future they can progress and when other opportunities present themselves be in a position for a better regional conference- at least the money spent might generate state and regional coverage.Which isn't happening now.
That being vented, this might be a good opportunity for the Mid-Con to grow and gain some respect in the athletic world.
