Big 12 in 2016

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http://www.frogsowar.com/2016/8/1/12...icated-at-best

"But, when it is all said and done, my source believes that simplicity is likely to win out. While some of the bigger solutions may look sexy, the likelihood that eight Big 12 Presidents agree on all the components of a big move is unlikely. As it stands today, Cincinnati is likely the easy 11th member while the debate over the 12th member will center around UCONN and Houston. My source believed, despite reservations, that Houston would win out. Also: "I wouldn't be surprised to see UCONN find a home in a power 5 conference before the Big 12's process is concluded.""

[longtimefan]

‏@flugempire 13m13 minutes ago BTM/OU Contacts "Nothing has changed course" "AAC & B12 communicating this week on setting parametiers for Exit Fee and penalties"

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Dodds Just now:

http://www.cbssports.com/college-foo...g-their-fists/

Open Letter to Bob Bowlsby,

Maybe I see this a little differently. The SEC has Vandy, and Arkansas. The B!G has NW, and RU (and Maryland). The tv contract is for Tier 1 rights, not tier 3. I don't expect any more than maybe 1 game involving new schools reaching the Tier 1 level. This will leave ESPN and Fox more higher level games in any given week to choose from showing. Any "dilution" of the product will be on the lower tier 3 games. In fact, Mr. Bowlsby should be able to successfully argue that the quality of the tier 1/2 games should increase if the scheduling is done with that in mind. In this way nearly all of the marquee games should be available to Fox/ESPN Note: ABC is part of the ESPN contract. Looking at the tv schedule for just last year these games weren't on Fox, ESPN, or ABC and could be with creative scheduling because there are so many good teams in the Big 12.

Texas v TT
WVU v Texas
Arkansas v TT
OU v WVU
TCU v WVU

and these games were on Fox, ESPN, or ABC

ISU v Iowa
KSU v TCU

Net - the networks will have more of the top tier to put on their premiere networks.

[Johnny Mac]

Chatter? what chatter? We'll accept any rumors

For what its worth. Heard that an Ultimate Jet Charter from Cincy, with UC as the charterer, left Wednesday for flight to Dallas Love Airport. Returned from Dallas last night arriving at approx. 9:30 pm. More fuel for the fire?

John

[longtimefan]

Entire BYU athletic department called to an unscheduled meeting this morning. Who knows?

http://www.sltrib.com/home/4182085-1...12-tv-partners