I find it hilarious that the MWC schools are basically jumping to a new conference which will be the exact same as the conference they're currently in with no promise of additional access to anything and no additional eyeballs or TV exposure than what they currently have. I think this is the real reason why Memphis, USF, and anyone else that may have been approached decided staying put is a better short term proposition. And unlike the MWC where the PAC-2-4-6-8-10-12-14 likely said the joining fees would be waived, likely not the same for Memphis et. al. and the AAC exit fees are pretty steep.
And I think the AAC should make some concessions to Air Force to pull them into the mix. MWC is not going to let them go easily.