The Big 12 expansion groundswell

[Uncle Ted]

Dan Wetzel: SEC should also take TCU...

That leaves the SEC with 13 teams and desperately in need of either one or three more programs. The contenders have been bandied about, everywhere from Missouri to Virginia Tech to North Carolina.

All fine candidates, but first don’t leave Texas without grabbing another – this time Texas Christian.

Unlikely? Sure. Am I the only one who sees it? Probably. Is TCU a perfect choice? Of course it’s not, but unless Oklahoma changes its mind, who is perfect?

If you’re going to go with less than perfect, then why not do it in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, an area of recruiting perfection in which your schools are already desperately trying to establish a foothold?

Expansion is either about adding a powerhouse program whose presence immediately lifts the entire league or it’s about location, location, location, getting into a place that can aid everyone.

It’s one or the other.

The SEC has the luxury of not needing another Cadillac program. It’s won the last five BCS titles, courtesy of four different schools.

It’s got more than its fair share of national contenders.

What it needs is more recruiting ground, more big media markets, more places to spread out and tap into. It needs teams that bring more than just championship potential to the table.

[falafel]

Luckily, working close to the stadium, I was able to run over there and snap a pic!,

I like to think that the different color markers represent the different decision-makers at the meeting. Everyone's trying to bring up relevant points to justify their presence.

[TripletDaddy]

This could be something or it could be nothing at all, but I just saw folks setting up this BYU pop-up tent right across from the Gateway. For those that are unfamiliar with the local geography, this location is also a few mere blocks from the COB. And it is almost 3PM.

Something brewing?

[MarkGrace]

What is the COB?

[YOhio]

Hey guys. I haven't heard anything recently. I'll make a few calls and let you know if I hear anything more.

[kccougar]

Luckily, working close to the stadium, I was able to run over there and snap a pic!,

This needs to be posted on Cougarboard.

[smokymountainrain]

What is the COB?

Church office building

[TripletDaddy]

What is the COB?

The Church Office Building. LDSHQ.

It is located a few mere blocks from that BYU pop-up tent.

[Blueintheface]

This could be something or it could be nothing at all, but I just saw folks setting up this BYU pop-up tent right across from the Gateway. For those that are unfamiliar with the local geography, this location is also a few mere blocks from the COB. And it is almost 3PM.

Something brewing?

I'm guessing it's Jazz fans who also happen to be BYU fans. They're waiting outside the ESA until this thing gets resolved.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Hey guys. I haven't heard anything recently. I'll make a few calls and let you know if I hear anything more.

You should tweet this.

[Flystripper]

This needs to be posted on Cougarboard.

If you tweet it SU will pee his pants.

[TripletDaddy]

I'm guessing it's Jazz fans who also happen to be BYU fans. They're waiting outside the ESA until this thing gets resolved.

lol. That is a definite negative. Nobody is hanging around outside the ESA right now. It is rare to ever see anyone hanging around that building unless the Lakers or Heat are in town.

[Flystripper]

You should tweet this.

bah!

[Blueintheface]

lol. That is a definite negative. Nobody is hanging around outside the ESA right now. It is rare to ever see anyone hanging around that building unless the Lakers or Heat are in town.

[SteelBlue]

This could be something or it could be nothing at all, but I just saw folks setting up this BYU pop-up tent right across from the Gateway. For those that are unfamiliar with the local geography, this location is also a few mere blocks from the COB. And it is almost 3PM.

Something brewing?

Edit: Nevermind. Need to read the whole thread before I post.