The Big 12 expansion groundswell

[Green Monstah]

Yeah, he and his wife gave away over $250 million to ASU and BYU. I was in the Engineering College at BYU when they named it after him following a large donation. Fulton Homes entered chapter 11 a couple years ago, but I don't know what their prospects are going forward. Ira's mug is still on the website, though.

http://www.fultonhomes.com/

My recollection is similar to Vikings...I thought he had basically paid in cash due to the fact that he cashed out on Fulton Homes, but that could be completely false.

[doctorcoug]

I just had my first "real" conversation with a guy deeply connected to BYU, the institution (as opposed to someone focused the athletics). There are rumors that donors are being contacted. Maybe. But not him; hasn't heard a peep...and he "owns" BYU alumni relations along the Pacific coast.

Not saying it's not happening, but if you are hearing from people that major donors are being contacted, I'd guess unless they are Ira Fulton and a few others (i.e., the few "impact" donors), it's highly unlikely to be true.

I'm shocked you called him. This is out of control if you picked up the phone to reach out and touch your once-proclaimed mentor.

[GrizzledVeteran]

This is such a done deal....

http://www.cougarboard.com/board/mes...tml?id=7477777

[Viking]

So why would major donors be contacted if BYU was staying independent? To let them know that we are still playing Weber St next year?

I'm just saying that a lot of the rumors are focused on donors being contacted...I can pretty much assure that's not happening other than perhaps a few people.

[LA Ute]

FWIW, the day before the PAC-12 invite was announced Utah contacted major donors to give them a heads-up and to invite them to the press conference. BYU may be doing that now.

[Viking]

I'm shocked you called him. This is out of control if you picked up the phone to reach out and touch your once-proclaimed mentor.

We talk all the time. Once a month, at least. Careful...don't say too much!

[KillerDog]

Major donors are not being contacted. They were already contacted last year in the summer and their feelings were polled about independence and Big XII and how either of those would affect donations. Viking, you can confirm this if you want with your buddy. As far as I know, which is a decent amount, no donors were contacted regarding the current negotiations.

[Uncle Ted]

Major donors are not being contacted. They were already contacted last year in the summer and their feelings were polled about independence and Big XII and how either of those would affect donations. Viking, you can confirm this if you want with your buddy. As far as I know, which is a decent amount, no donors were contacted regarding the current negotiations.

In addition, if BYU was staying independent why wouldn't they just release a statement saying such? It would save them a lot of phone calls.

BTW, what were the conclusions of the above survey last summer?

[Viking]

Major donors are not being contacted. They were already contacted last year in the summer and their feelings were polled about independence and Big XII and how either of those would affect donations. Viking, you can confirm this if you want with your buddy. As far as I know, which is a decent amount, no donors were contacted regarding the current negotiations.

Right...I'm just saying the doofuses over on cougarboard who claim to be insiders are likely full of shit, as several of them were touting this "donors being contacted" bullshit.

[KillerDog]

In addition, if BYU was staying independent why wouldn't they just release a statement saying such? It would save them a lot of phone calls.

BTW, what were the conclusions of the above survey last summer?

"We will give money to BYU wherever they are. We give the money because of the religion."

[All-American]

Nope. Had this as a kid. One of the pages is a BYU-Utah game.

[Viking]

Major donors are not being contacted. They were already contacted last year in the summer and their feelings were polled about independence and Big XII and how either of those would affect donations. Viking, you can confirm this if you want with your buddy. As far as I know, which is a decent amount, no donors were contacted regarding the current negotiations.

Yeah, we're in. Maybe I can get some work done now.

Cool.

One request to the cougarboarders here: please act like you belong. Don't post B12 logos, wear B12 shirts, place B12 bumper stickers on your cars. Leave that nonsense to little brother, Utah.

[myboynoah]

"We will give money to BYU wherever they are. We give the money because of the religion."

I think I'm having a spiritual moment.

[eldiente]

Baylor 247 is reporting BYU to Big 12 is done deal and will be announced Saturday.

I hope this is announced in General Conference........by a Utah Alum

[GrizzledVeteran]

Baylor 247 is reporting BYU to Big 12 is done deal and will be announced Saturday.

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/dcf7di