The Big 12 expansion groundswell

[TheAzzuri]

Because finishing 10th in a 14 team SEC is going to give a boost to recruiting from a team that usually finishes 4th or 5th in the Big XII.

With the exception of 2011, they really haven't recruited that poorly. I think that Sherman is a really good fit there, though this year is a barometer for long-term success.

Between R.C. Slocum's final years and the Francione debable, the 2000's were not kind. But, I actually think they are (were) poised to be a player in the Big12 over the next few years.

[Uncle Ted]

A SEC fan on the radio this morning gives his opinion of TAMU...

http://kznx-am.tritondigitalmedia.co...ecguy81511.mp3

[pellegrino]

A SEC fan on the radio this morning gives his opinion of TAMU...

http://kznx-am.tritondigitalmedia.co...ecguy81511.mp3

that has to be a planned call. the guy's accent and vocabulary were way over the top.

even so, very funny.

[Jeff Lebowski]

A SEC fan on the radio this morning gives his opinion of TAMU...

http://kznx-am.tritondigitalmedia.co...ecguy81511.mp3

Awesome.

[Coach McGuirk]

Ex NCAA pres Dempsey says that the super conference is all but here,

http://eye-on-collegefootball.blogs....56338/31327770


The NCAA could fix this if they would take the time. There are way too many D1 teams and the super conference is a way to address this. The fact that the WAC did not just go away and started to add more non D1 teams just adds worthless teams to the pile.

[Portland Ute]

Ex NCAA pres Dempsey says that the super conference is all but here,

http://eye-on-collegefootball.blogs....56338/31327770


The NCAA could fix this if they would take the time. There are way too many D1 teams and the super conference is a way to address this. The fact that the WAC did not just go away and started to add more non D1 teams just adds worthless teams to the pile.

The NCAA has no control. The 4 Super conferences will just leave the NCAA.

[Coach McGuirk]

The NCAA has no control. The 4 Super conferences will just leave the NCAA.

There is a hell of a lot worse red tape leaving the NCAA than having new by laws written for the 4 super conferences.

[Paperback Writer]

Yeah, this is how I see it. Alpha dogs exist and the other dogs deal with it. Our key desire for freedom to broadcast via BYU-TV is allowed in the B12-2, so Texas' influence would work to our benefit.

Agree. BYU doesn't have a lot to worry about in the Big 12 as the order at the top is now set. The past problems with the Big 12 was when that was still being determined, or more accurately, Nebraska realizing it was no longer an Alpha dog. But make no mistake, Texas did throw its weight around when the Big 12 was formed and this resulted in Nebraska welcoming the Big Ten.

I think Texas A&M sees itself in similar shoes with a move to the SEC. How does one compete with the largest revenue producer and most profitable sports program in the nation? The Sooners have it figured out, the Huskers and Aggies are hoping to figure it out in different conferences.

[Portland Ute]

There is a hell of a lot worse red tape leaving the NCAA than having new by laws written for the 4 super conferences.

Such as?

I'm genuinely curious. Isn't participation in the NCAA a voluntary thing? If you get enough schools to leave, then what's the down side?

Is the worry politicians get involved?

[TripletDaddy]

What's the haps? Wasn't aTm supposed to have some meeting today? Where is Uncle Ted with the play-by-play?

[Coach McGuirk]

What's the haps? Wasn't aTm supposed to have some meeting today? Where is Uncle Ted with the play-by-play?

Orangebloods.com: House hearing on Texas A&M and the SEC slated for Tuesday has been "postponed" because SEC took no action on A&M Sunday.

[TheAzzuri]

For the sake of conjecture, lets assume the following:

1. BYU gets an B12 invite (football only, or whatever, doesn't matter) and accepts.

2. The confererence, already on shaky ground, folds for any number of reasons. For fun lets say that Texas/OU/whoever else bolts for what is to become the PAC-16.

In this (or a similar) scenario, what happens to BYU's ESPN deal? I am in full agreement that a stable B12 agreement is superior to our current arrangement. But with all its uncertainty, I get the feeling that independence might be the more certain of the two options right now. It only works because ESPN is on our side. Do they welcome us back with open arms if we bolt only to have things fall apart?

[Surfah]

For the sake of conjecture, lets assume the following:

1. BYU gets an B12 invite (football only, or whatever, doesn't matter) and accepts.

2. The confererence, already on shaky ground, folds for any number of reasons. For fun lets say that Texas/OU/whoever else bolts for what is to become the PAC-16.

In this (or a similar) scenario, what happens to BYU's ESPN deal? I am in full agreement that a stable B12 agreement is superior to our current arrangement. But with all its uncertainty, I get the feeling that independence might be the more certain of the two options right now. It only works because ESPN is on our side. Do they welcome us back with open arms if we bolt only to have things fall apart?

I think ESPN has a vested interest in keeping the Big 12 together.

[LA Ute]

Isn't it pretty much the general consensus here that BYU is going to wind up in the Big 12 or another BCS conference sooner or later? That's what I think will happen. I recognize that SU will now come after me with a club, but reality is reality. The rivalry could be cooler than ever if that happens. An annual PAC-12/Big 12 grudge match.... :crazy:

(The above assumes that the current structure of CFB is not blown up by mega-conferences.)

[Hsaru]

Big 12 BOR has voted to give A&M President Loftin full authority to make decisions regarding conference alignment just barely in the BOR meeting. Interview with the president coming up.

http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/L...127753953.html