As a measure to counter the travel-subsidy "or else" position of the Mountain west Conference, Hawaii needs to stay on focus in continuing to improve its sports programs.  By being the best, Hawaii improves and/or increases its options to negotiate compensatory value as a basis for equitable treatment.  And further, by being ahead of the curve, it improves its value as consideration for membership with the Pac 12.  As a member of the Pac 12, UH will have no problem attracting students to boost its lagging enrollment.