Ask the AD

Director of Athletics Kyle Moats will periodically answer questions submitted by you the fan.  Below are the selected questions and Mr. Moats' answers. To submit your question to Mr. Moats, click HERE.

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June 15, 2011:

Looking at some of the Women's NCAA Regional sites, why has Missouri State and the MVC not hosted a 1st/2nd round pod yet? - Derek E., St. Louis, Mo.

Recently (2009) the MVC hosted the Women's Final Four.  In most cases the NCAA tries to go to locations where the host team will participate.  In order for us to secure a bid we would have to submit a bid to host.  I think financially it would be in our best interest to submit a bid when our team will be more of a consistent NCAA participant.

Your answer (as I understood it) to the previous person's question was that to move up to FBS for football and a 'Big 12' type conference for basketball would require a significant change in Board of Governors' philosophy. Could you explain more fully? Or, could you point me in the direction of some resource that explains the role of the Board of Governors in determining athletic programs. Thanks! - Geniese S., Hesston, Kan.

Geniese-

The Board of Governors determines the overall philosophy of the University. That's what a Board is responsible for, to chart the course, in collaboration with the President. In order for us to consider a move to a different conference that decision first would have to be approved by the Board, which is the highest level.  It would require a different funding model for athletics for starters, investment in facilities, Title IX considerations, salaries etc.  Secondly, a conference would have to want us. We just can't decide we're moving to a new conference.  You must be invited. I hope this helps.  We're a long way away from anything like that happening.  We're perfectly fine being members of the MVC.