The Sun Belt Conference reshapes with the addition of Louisiana Tech. Is the conference poised for a breakthrough in multiple sports?

Commissioner Keith Gill breaks down the strategic move to bring Louisiana Tech into the Sun Belt, highlighting regional rivalries and travel benefits.

The discussion covers ambitious plans for football bowl games, basketball's path to becoming a two-bid NCAA tournament league, and capitalizing on recent baseball success. Gill offers insights on improving the conference's standing across all sports,

Host Dave Schultz analyzes AD changes at Troy and Marshall.

Don't miss this in-depth look at the Sun Belt's evolving landscape and its impact on college athletics.

0:00 Intro: Sun Belt Media Days with Commissioner Keith Gill

5:07 Why Louisiana Tech makes sense for Sun Belt

10:43 Improving bowl tie-ins and priorities for bowls

16:50 Strategies to become a two-bid basketball league

22:27 Building on Coastal Carolina's baseball success

28:05 Breaking news: Troy AD Brent Jones leaving

33:45 Speculation on Troy's search for new AD

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