Classy move by Gregg Marshall

[bpo57]

What's in it for KU to do that?
WS's home floor is akin to what Allen field house is for KU. Everything about this scenario favors WS. They would have nothing to lose with a home and home with KU.

What does KU have to lose?

 

[realorange]

What does KU have to lose?

I think I've answered that if you think about it

 

[longtimefan]

What does KU have to lose?

State pride?

State flagship schools don't like to rub elbows with those other schools they consider "lesser". See Kentucky--Louisville. For many years UVa--VTech (UVa had to be threatened to support VT to the ACC). It can go to ridiculous extremes. Florida wants nothing to do with Miami and might even reduce their FSU competitions if they didn't fear the political backlash.

 

[bpo57]

State pride?

State flagship schools don't like to rub elbows with those other schools they consider "lesser". See Kentucky--Louisville. For many years UVa--VTech (UVa had to be threatened to support VT to the ACC). It can go to ridiculous extremes. Florida wants nothing to do with Miami and might even reduce their FSU competitions if they didn't fear the political backlash.

You nailed it. Not exactly Profiles in Courage.