The Big 12 expansion groundswell

[creekster]

I think KL is probabyl correc tthat he was pulling names out of his hat and Utah's rise to the mighty PAC12 had made such an impact on these guy's that they forgot all about it. That's all.

[TheBYUGuy]

I know it isn't happening, but for the record I think it would be cool if BYU and Utah were in the Big 12 together.

[Solon]

You are the one suggesting the big 12 should court utah and I'm the crazy one?

I guess we're looking at it from the wrong side of the aisle.

Of course it makes sense for the Big-12 to court Utah. (since Utah is so fantastic and all)
Of course it makes sense for Utah to laugh in the Big-12's face.

Everyone happy?

All I meant by posting this is that the exploratory committee probably hasn't gotten very far if they're throwing the name "Utah" around as a possibility.

Just remember, byu. When your invite comes, you knew what Texasthe Big-12 was when you picked it up.

[Mormon Red Death]

Because they've been with Colorado and Colorado chose to leave prior. That relationship has already ended in a divorce. It's not happening.

If you're the Big 12, why not approach it? You know they have a natural rivalry with BYU. If it could mean more money for the University, they would have to at least listen to the proposal, right? I mean, I agree with Jacob in that I think the chances of Utah giving it more than a seconds thought are slim, but if you're the Big 12, what harm is there in exploring?

Sure you could find a possible positive or two for any pac-12 team including colorado. Why even waste each others time though?

[Hsaru]

Can we please stop with this Utah/Big 12 derailment? Everyone knows its BS...

[Coach McGuirk]

I know it isn't happening, but for the record I think it would be cool if BYU and Utah were in the Big 12 together.

It would be cooler if they were both in the PAC together, but we know that isn't happening either.

[Surfah]

Has anyone analyzed whether it's even possible for BYU to join the Big 12 and not play Sunday? How can BYU receive that irrevocable permanent commitment (how could the 12 settle for less?) with all that is going on with media, tournaments, etc.?

Maybe BYU isn't destined to be a BCS school just as it's not destined to be a research schoool.

Know thyself; be happy in your skin.

Edit: by the 12 I meant the apostles.

According to Cougarstats, BYU has played on Sunday 4 times. They are 1-3 in those games.

[Blueintheface]

Can we please stop with this Utah/Big 12 derailment? Everyone knows its BS...

They just want us to know that they are a part of this board too.

[Uncle Ted]

The Big 12 is looking for more than just one team...

But the league expects to expand to 12 teams quickly. And it will likely take the conference into different time zones.

A committee of the league’s athletic directors and presidents will be formed to find targets to expand the conference. Both Castiglione and Texas athletic director Deloss Dodds will be on the committee. Boren said the presidents agreed to not talk publicly about the three teams the conference will target.

“We want anybody we look at for expansion to know they were our first choice,” Boren said.

BYU, Louisville, West Virginia and TCU have been widely reported as potential targets. Only TCU is in the central time zone.

The rumor of Utah going to the Big 12 with BYU now has legs.

[TripletDaddy]

“We want anybody we look at for expansion to know they were our first choice,” Boren said.

Um, are they really trying to lure Utah to come with BYU? They are obviously talking about Utah in that quote.

Why not? We were due for our daily dose of bizarre, anyway, right?

[Jacob]

All I meant by posting this is that the exploratory committee probably hasn't gotten very far if they're throwing the name "Utah" around as a possibility.

Of course, the exploratory committee never threw around the name "Utah," did they?

[TripletDaddy]

After all, for the P12's sacred "culture of equality" (which is a nice spin for "Texas didn't want to join our conference), Utah sure is getting a lot less equal deal than the rest of the P12 teams in terms of revenue sharing.

Why isn't this point getting more run?

Never mind. I know why it isn't get any run by Ute fans.

[LA Ute]

After all, for the P12's sacred "culture of equality" (which is a nice spin for "Texas didn't want to join our conference), Utah sure is getting a lot less equal deal than the rest of the P12 teams in terms of revenue sharing.

Now I'm starting to get embarrassed for you.

[Devildog]

It is kinda sad, really.

[Scorcho]

I would help Saran Wrap the Samuelson's home and the church office building.

This might also usher in the prophecy of two prophets dead in the street as salt lake city runs with blood