The Big 12 expansion groundswell

[pellegrino]

I think the Utah game was enough to make the late fall crapfest tolerable. I think UNLV/Wyoming is a cut above the Idaho/NMSU. I remember times when both of those schools have figure into exciting conference races. Also I don't mind playing UNLV because I'd much rather do a roadie to Vegas than New Mexico or Idaho. (Pardon me GN and sons of the 208)

I also think not having a conference title to chase after is a tough thing. Everyone has a different opinion on that issue but for me it's tough to swallow. I think for many potential recruits it will be as well.

I too think that the UT game in Nov. would make independence much more palatable, and I agree that it is strange not having a conference championship to play for, but I think that given the scenarios that were presented, and the types of schedules that are possible (i.e. road games east of the Mississippi), independence is probably better than being in the crappy MWC for now. I know people complain about having B-ball in the WCC, but I actually like it, and I think after a few more years we'll see some good rivalries develop that will make it more enjoyable.

[YOhio]

.....and the rumors kick-up again saying there is interest in BYU as a fball only member for the B12. Who would be the 12th fball team?

https://twitter.com/TuxedoYoda/statu...98282372943872

[Moliere]

https://twitter.com/TuxedoYoda/statu...98282372943872

If I'm going to trust anyone on Twitter it would be Tuxedo Yoda. When had he (or she?) ever been wrong?

[YOhio]

If I'm going to trust anyone on Twitter it would be Tuxedo Yoda. When had he (or she?) ever been wrong?

I can't remember a single time ever of him or her being wrong.

[Moliere]

I can't remember a single time ever of him or her being wrong.

Exactly. We are in!!!

[San Juan Sun]

I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, because it's not going to happen. But a tidy solution would be for BYU and Cincinnati to join as football onlys. Cincy can then put everything else in with the Big East (the Catholics + UCONN + Butler + Creighton version).

Pros from the Big 12 side of things:
BYU and Cincy don't get a full share of $$$ from the conference
Easy to work around Sunday play now
CCG available for Big 12
Big 12 basketball/Olympics keep a 9 team round robin schedule
West Virginia gets a regional rival (one that doesn't fill their tiny stadium, but still, a partner)

[YOhio]

Exactly. We are in!!!

Now he's saying this:

Big News: B12 just told that the conference championship game with 10 team league will not happen. Gotta think 2 more teams are added soon.

https://twitter.com/TuxedoYoda/statu...34520578011136

[Indy Coug]

Now he's saying this:



https://twitter.com/TuxedoYoda/statu...34520578011136

TuxedoYoda, spoken has he.

[The_Douger]

Now he's saying this:



https://twitter.com/TuxedoYoda/statu...34520578011136

I thought they didn't care about not having a title game. Wasn't their contention that their first place team often loses in the title game? So, for that reason they don't want to have it? I think not having it may have cost Oklahoma State a chance to jump LSU a couple years ago.

[Flystripper]

Now he's saying this:



https://twitter.com/TuxedoYoda/statu...34520578011136

just told....like 10 years ago

[YOhio]

just told....like 10 years ago

STOP WITH THE NEGATIVITY, Flystripper! It's dragging us all down.

[Applejack]

Now he's saying this:



https://twitter.com/TuxedoYoda/statu...34520578011136

This looks like it could lead to another 4-part DezNewz report.

[Moliere]

Now he's saying this:

https://twitter.com/TuxedoYoda/statu...34520578011136

OMG!! :big12:ropeller::rockon2:

[Moliere]

Baylor fans are pushing TY's street cred...

http://www.baylorfans.com/forums/sho...=254906&page=1

[SeattleUte]

Informed source: BYU and Florida to the Big 12.

http://www.utahby5.com/showthread.ph...ll=1#post13909