The Big 12 expansion groundswell

[Jeff Lebowski]

I think Chip is FOS on BYU turning down the B12.

At least I hope so.

[PolyCougar]

Chip Brown

I really hope this isn't true, and it's Texas trying to create some chatter while things are worked out with BYU, to take most media off the scent... I know BYU Admin has been really annoyed by all the media requests for anything Conference Alignment related. And man, whoever this leak is, that Chip Brown uses, is unbelievably specific as to goings ons and reasons why things are happening. I've never seen so many leaks talking about what people think.

[Pelado]

I hope his source at BYU is full of shit.

He doesn't claim to have a "source at BYU."

a key source close to the situation said

His source is probably on the Texas/Big 12 side of the negotiations.

[creekster]

He doesn't claim to have a "source at BYU."



His source is probably on the Texas/Big 12 side of the negotiations.

Probably Viking's gloomy firend.

As for me, I have decided to go all "Up With People" on this one and assume the best about the situation. At least I swill be pleased for a few hours and maybe even DAYS!

[Omaha 680]

He doesn't claim to have a "source at BYU."



His source is probably on the Texas/Big 12 side of the negotiations.

But seriously, what is there to negotiate on our end? If they're on board with no Sunday play and rebroadcast rights, let's bring our football program over already.

[Flystripper]

I think Chip is FOS on BYU turning down the B12.

At least I hope so.

Remember Chip is the media mouthpiece for Texas. This is what Texas wants BYU and the world to hear.

[Pelado]

But seriously, what is there to negotiate on our end? If they're on board with no Sunday play and rebroadcast rights, let's bring our football program over already.

Fireside locations for road conference games.

Also, I find it unlikely that Chip would be able to get any info from the tight-lipped BYU admin.

[MarkGrace]

He doesn't claim to have a "source at BYU."



His source is probably on the Texas/Big 12 side of the negotiations.

Good catch. I didn't read close enough.

[Joe Public]

I really hope this isn't true, and it's Texas trying to create some chatter while things are worked out with BYU, to take most media off the scent... I know BYU Admin has been really annoyed by all the media requests for anything Conference Alignment related. And man, whoever this leak is, that Chip Brown uses, is unbelievably specific as to goings ons and reasons why things are happening. I've never seen so many leaks talking about what people think.

This round is on me.

[Pelado]

Good catch. I didn't read close enough.

Hopefully, they decide to go to 12 and add both TCU and BYU.

[Viking]

Probably Viking's gloomy firend.

As for me, I have decided to go all "Up With People" on this one and assume the best about the situation. At least I swill be pleased for a few hours and maybe even DAYS!

I hope you're right. I think I might cry.

[SteelBlue]

New tweets

Dave_Matter Dave Matter
Expect the Big 12 to announce some significant reforms tonight, including revamped revenue sharing policies
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Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe has tendered his resignation, a source familiar with the process said. Beebe had been commissioner since 2007.

[SteelBlue]

He doesn't claim to have a "source at BYU."



His source is probably on the Texas/Big 12 side of the negotiations.

He did claim a source at BYU when he did this a couple days ago.

[Viking]

He did claim a source at BYU when he did this a couple days ago.

This shoots a gaping hole in that...there is a "you are fired if you talk" mandate at BYU right now. Maybe he spoke with Shoganai?

That said, I think I might need to start drinking again if BYU doesn't join the Big 12.

It will be the first step in my "Inception" dream collapsing. That, and apparently that E does not = MC2 would confirm that I'm about to get a kick.

[Pelado]

He did claim a source at BYU when he did this a couple days ago.

Damn.