Big 12 in 2016

[longtimefan]

ESPN was the first to report that expansion was dead. Of course they were.

[blackattack]

We got used and abused by the Big12 and most likely ESPN. This means we're stuck with Tuberville.
I wish there was some way we could organize a huge cable cancellation party with 30,000 UC members just to stick it to ESPN

[longtimefan]

Don't be surprised if ESPN does not bid on the next AAC contract.

[Illuminerdski]

I passed the deadspin link to Lobot over the weekend. I told him that the rumors going around, the scenario of ESPN and Fox making back door deals to block expansion would frustrate me the most. And we will never know for sure if that is what happened. Well, I guess we will when the next round of payments get sent out. If this is indeed what has happened. I am so happy to have cut the cord for the past 2 years. I can find alternatives to watch the Bearcats if I have to watch them on TV. Go to a bar, friend or relatives that don't mind putting up with me for 4 hours. I am not sure what level of hypocrisy that puts me at. But I don't plan on feeding ESPN or Fox directly with my hard earned money. It is easier said that done. Cable is almost a must have for a lot. But after 2 years, I don't miss it much really. And now I have no incentive to.

It would be ideal if the AAC could renegotiate their TV deals to allow their own online app/feed. I would happily pay the AAC for live broadcasts. Similar to the WWE Network, NBA League Pass, etc.

[Chewbacca2099]

No reason to wait until their official statement, even our interim president has admitted defeat now. I might still listen for entertainment value.

Beverly Davenport‏@UCPrezDav

We believe -- in our fight, in our family, in our future. #StrengthInUnity

[Chewbacca2099]

Too bad, we needed that big12 money to get rid of our awful coach. It's going to be a depressing time for the foreseeable future. Is it basketball season yet?

[red_n_black_attack]

Almost doesn't count, though it feels like a hand grenade was tossed in our general direction.

[Lobot]

Seeing a lot of stuff flying about UC doing everything right and only had 7 votes despite making a great pitch.

[Lobot]

Well if you believe Chip Brown or Pete Thamel it's not happening. Still 2 hours until the press conference but doesn't look good.

[bearcatjd]

If no expansion happens, then the only word to describe the B12 presidents/ads/coaches is IDIOTS!

[bearcatn8]

CBS sports reporting no expansion as well.

What a pointless and embarrassing exercise.

[blackattack]

Jake Trotter has a short article on ESPN that says the decision is no expansion at this time. His article was posted around 4pm today.

[swilsonsp4]

Someone's yanking everyone's chain. There's now a fake Alabama/B12 logo on-line.

[bearcat428]

I don't think they would do that while we're still in the AAC (2017 to B12 at the earliest). Looks good though.

[longtimefan]

I saw that too, looks like a fake to me. Here it is.
https://twitter.com/matthewgaylor/st...70909084995584