Cincinnati Does Belong in the Big 12

[Lobot]

This is why Pitino is getting out. His entire recruiting base is East Coast.

That would explain Peyton Siva from Seattle. He recruits nationally and internationally

[bobestes]

Let Louisville and WVU burn their athletic budgets on a ridiculous travel schedule. Also will be interesting to see if Pitino & Huggs are able to continue recruiting the east coast for a conference based in Texas.

This is why Pitino is getting out. His entire recruiting base is East Coast.

[ou_bearcat]

Marquette, DePaul? FB isn't the only consideration. FB travel is the least of the schools' worries vs. other sports.

Exactly. You have to remember, ALL WVU teams will travel. Volleyball, swimming, baseball, etc. Lots of $

[RedRocker]

If Louisville leaves for the Big 12, then our closest conference mate is Memphis. Our travel costs would actually be lower in the B12 with UL and WVU.

Marquette, DePaul? FB isn't the only consideration. FB travel is the least of the schools' worries vs. other sports.

[CaptainProbasco]

Let Louisville and WVU burn their athletic budgets on a ridiculous travel schedule. Also will be interesting to see if Pitino & Huggs are able to continue recruiting the east coast for a conference based in Texas.

If Louisville leaves for the Big 12, then our closest conference mate is Memphis. Our travel costs would actually be lower in the B12 with UL and WVU.

[1977 BearCat]

fools gold. this reconfigured conference will work.

We will know if it is probably going to work after the new TV contract is signed. If it is a competitive deal, the Big East has a shot. If not.................

[blackattack]

fools gold. this reconfigured conference will work.

Let Louisville and WVU burn their athletic budgets on a ridiculous travel schedule. Also will be interesting to see if Pitino & Huggs are able to continue recruiting the east coast for a conference based in Texas.

[coach]

fools gold. this reconfigured conference will work.