Todor- Thank you. I appreciate your comment. You and a handful of others have always been supportive of Chicago State. I’m thankful the WAC gave CSU the opportunity, and CSU was able to do their part as a member in keeping the WAC alive in numbers for as long as they have. I’ll be a fan of the conference, and continuing rooting for the WAC schools moving forward. Hopefully I’ll make another trip out to Vegas to watch the tournament in their final year.

Travel definitely took a big chunk of the athletic budget so we’ll see if they can help use that cost savings into a means of investment in their programs, and make their bid of joining a regional conference more appealing. Also, you’re absolutely right that football could bring a much needed jolt to the school and south side community. Plenty of bus ride schools they could play— including 4-5 in the Pioneer League.

It’ll honestly be sad to leave the WAC since I’ve grown to watch and root for the member schools.. but am really looking forward to the future of Cougar athletics.