I disagree with your assessment Mudpupper.
The AAC does see an opportunity here. It sees only one non-p5 team out there which would benefit it's exposure, strength of schedule and brand - and that is BYU. I am almost positive Aresco and the AAC presidents would accept BYU in as a football member immediately.
The problem is that it doesn't sound like Holmoe is interested. I think that is a mistake.