Our conference realignment series takes a deeper look at the factors that influence schools to change conference affiliation.
Today, the third part of our series examines which factors are the most and least influential incentives in the realignment process. This helps to expand the framework for which NCAA-Division I leadership can utilize in evaluating their institution’s engagement in realignment.
The series is a collaboration between the Mountain West Connection and myself, inspired by original research on the topic.
The Research
One hundred forty-eight NCAA Division-I presidents, athletic directors, and other athletics administrators participated in the study.