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"Fantastic " how?

In several ways.  First, we are in a conference with much better tv and national exposure.  As an example, the MVC plays its championship game on CBS--yes, that CBS, not on ESPN+.

Success brings in larger tournament shares which helps all sports. The Valley was ranked a s the 11th best basketball conference while the Horizon was ranked 26th. Obviously this leads to higher seeding and much improved chances of wins in the tournament.
Finally, for now, from an academic standpoint, or value of your degree, as a soon to be Valpo grad (an assumption on my part), would you rather see Valpo in a conference with schools like Drake, Bradley and Belmont or schools like Youngstown State, Cleveland State and IUPUI?

Thanks
All valid points
For myself and my classmates/ friends we want a winning basketball program
I don't think we can do it in this conference-
As far as your other point- we are Valparaiso- not Northwestern or ND
Don't get it twisted- while it's a good school-don't act like we are elite so we aren't " above " the schools you mentioned ( Engineering excluded)

"Fantastic " how?

The school and the President should use these funds to leave the conference and go back to the Horizon
Heckler put us in a league we aren't prepared for in a multitude of ways

The " punch above your weight " idea is a great way to get pummeled by opponents
The budget and facilities align better with HLC
Follow what Lamar did- for reference on the transition