BYU and the Big XII

[byu71]

I was commenting on your use of the word arse

Actually I first heard the work as a youngster. I never heard my mom, dad or either grandparents swear, I did see my grandpa give a guy the finer once. However, I heard the word arse many a time. Also, jackass, but I never considered that a swear word.

I probably should mention this. On CB once someone told me my Dad did a poor job of raising me if he used the word jackass. I can't remember if it was Indy, but I don't think so.

[LiveCoug]

Am I the only BYU fan who doesn't want to join the Big 12?

I'd be all for joining the Pac 10 but the Big 12 just doesn't excite me. Oklahoma and Texas are desirable, but they wouldn't be in the same division. We wouldn't see them play every year. The north south split isn't good.

Sorry Babs. Just being honest.

If you had a choice between BYU staying in the MWC (and Utah bolting to the PAC) or BYU going to the Big 12, which would you choose?

[beefytee]

If you had a choice between BYU staying in the MWC (and Utah bolting to the PAC) or BYU going to the Big 12, which would you choose?

Probably the Big 12. But I would probably take the current league (with Utah and possibly with Boise St.) over the Big 12. No question, I take the MWC if it ever got an auto-bid.

I now like the .mtn situation where all the BYU games are on TV nationally and supposedly all in HD in the fall. The Big 12 TV deal is mediocre but I imagine the games could be shown locally if they weren't on FSN/ESPN/ABC. I don't know the details.

The travel for BYU in the Big 12 north sucks as well. Iowa, Kansas? No thanks. I'll take New Mexico and Wyoming over that. Not that they are any better destinations, but they are closer.

The MWC in general has only been gaining mojo. Why break up a good thing?

[TripletDaddy]

49.9% here.

HELP, I'M BEING SUCKED IN!!!!

Actually, I will believe it when I see it picked up by one of the big time rags, like SeattlePi or this guy:

[falafel]

49.9% here.

HELP, I'M BEING SUCKED IN!!!!

Actually, I will believe it when I see it picked up by one of the big time rags, like SeattlePi or this guy:

That pic is great. Its like he was in the middle of a converstaion next to a white wall and they said "Hey Tarwater, this is for the website!" Click. "Perfect, no need for a re-take."

[TripletDaddy]

That pic is great. Its like he was in the middle of a converstaion next to a white wall and they said "Hey Tarwater, this is for the website!" Click. "Perfect, no need for a re-take."

It is a very similar facial expression and facial hair construct as another socially adept sports writer:

[DrumNFeather]

I find it very noble of BYU to call and offer itself up in the event that CU leaves. I mean, the Big 12 would be in a serious pinch if this had happened and there wasn't anyone there offering to take the open slot.

[falafel]

It is a very similar facial expression and facial hair construct as another socially adept sports writer:

I agree. Clearly Monson was in the middle of a conversation with Bolerjack just outside the frame. The only difference between him and Tarwater is that they gave Monson a 3 second heads up before they took the shot that allowed him to pose.

[LiveCoug]

49.9% here.

HELP, I'M BEING SUCKED IN!!!!

Actually, I will believe it when I see it picked up by one of the big time rags, like SeattlePi or this guy:

What about Kelly Martinez? Will he do?

[TripletDaddy]

I find it very noble of BYU to call and offer itself up in the event that CU leaves. I mean, the Big 12 would be in a serious pinch if this had happened and there wasn't anyone there offering to take the open slot.

BYU doesn't "offer itself up."

It asks introspectively, "Is it I?"

[woot]

While I'm not convinced the dude on CB has the sources he claims, I do think BYU would be a good fit in that conference and that there's no reason why BYU wouldn't be coveted by them, so it doesn't set off as many BS alarms as a lot of the talk has lately.

I also think it's pretty close to a perfect scenario for BYU. Adding BSU to the MWC and getting an auto-bid might be my favorite choice due to the easier road to a BCS game, but I would sure have more fun watching us play against Big 12 schools every year than the MWC dregs. It would also be really fun to add an inter-conference aspect to the BYU-Utah rivalry. It would make things even more bitter, even if the stakes were a bit lower.

[kccougar]

Am I the only BYU fan who doesn't want to join the Big 12?

I'd be all for joining the Pac 10 but the Big 12 just doesn't excite me. Oklahoma and Texas are desirable, but they wouldn't be in the same division. We wouldn't see them play every year. The north south split isn't good.

Sorry Babs. Just being honest.

Yeah, how bad would that suck to have a decent shot of playing in the Big-12 Championship game each year.

[Art Vandelay]

Anyone else use to like salt licks at as kid? You know the huge blocks of salt you put out for cattle. I wish I was making this up.

[Babs]

49.9% here.

HELP, I'M BEING SUCKED IN!!!!

Actually, I will believe it when I see it picked up by one of the big time rags

Not me. I won't believe it til I see it on blearcherreport.

[TripletDaddy]

Not me. I won't believe it til I see it on blearcherreport.

I bet the OU and Texas boards are lighting up like a Christmas tree right now. Those schools are salivating at the chance to try to redeem themselves against their longtime rival, BYU.