Texas, Oklahoma reach out to SEC about joining conference

[red_n_black_attack]

Yes, the banana suit blowout

[bearcatbret]

The Big East game when Mick was here playing Huggins' team was loads of fun. Never thought that'd happen again

Do you mean Huggins in the banana suit? That was a great upset by Mick and the team.

[red_n_black_attack]

It may not be basketball but wouldn't you want to be in 5th/3rd for a conference game the first time Huggins leads his Mountaineers onto the floor?

The Big East game when Mick was here playing Huggins' team was loads of fun. Never thought that'd happen again

[GoBearcats31]

Thread from Pete Thamel on expansion and timeline, etc.
https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/statu...71024660094976

[bearcatjd]

If this happens, and OU/Tex are both gone, which destination will you look forward to making a road trip.

My top 3 in no specific order

Provo, Utah - BYU is a powerhouse, plus loads of hiking opportunities in Utah
.
Ok State - Thr Ciwboys are another excellent program with an absolute rabid fan base. Plus, iI really enjoyed my last trip to Oklahoma, albeit in Norman

Kansas, for basketball. Need I really say more?

Bonus, the drivable game in Morgantiwn will be a definite yes

I went to the BYU game when we played them & that part of the country is beautiful. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Lots of things to do & see.

[GoBearcats31]

Lobot What do we now about KHOU anyways? Like if Fox19 -- for example -- broke some major UC news I would be taking it with a huge grain of salt (I guess they did get some exclusives with John Brannen "sources" back in the spring...)

[Lobot]

I'll see it to believe it.

I'm with you. Way too many people had this is a sure thing the last go around.

[richard k.]

As you noted, the SEC and Big 10 are both out. That leaves the AAC, the Big 12, and the ACC. Of the 3, the ACC is far more stable. In different ways, the AAC and Big 12 are both now on life support. Of course, this isn't basketball or money talking. It is just a longtime fan who probably thinks we have way more value than most of the other conferences do!

It may not be basketball but wouldn't you want to be in 5th/3rd for a conference game the first time Huggins leads his Mountaineers onto the floor?

[red_n_black_attack]

I'll see it to believe it.

[Lobot]

KHOU is now reporting that this is a done deal and bids will go out in 7-10 days

[red_n_black_attack]

If this happens, and OU/Tex are both gone, which destination will you look forward to making a road trip.

My top 3 in no specific order

Provo, Utah - BYU is a powerhouse, plus loads of hiking opportunities in Utah
.
Ok State - Thr Ciwboys are another excellent program with an absolute rabid fan base. Plus, iI really enjoyed my last trip to Oklahoma, albeit in Norman

Kansas, for basketball. Need I really say more?

Bonus, the drivable game in Morgantiwn will be a definite yes

[swilsonsp4]

Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle says the B12 will vote next week on expansion candidates, and that UH is expected to receive unanimous support. BYU, UC & UCF are mentioned, but Duarte did not allude to how those votes may turn out.

[UC4me]

Is that basketball talking or money? The ACC only makes sense to reunite some BEAST rivals and play Duke in BB. ACC football isn't that great. Couple good at top and fair in middle. With multiple Kansas type bottom feeders. SEC and Big 10 make more sense than ACC, and neither will happen.

As you noted, the SEC and Big 10 are both out. That leaves the AAC, the Big 12, and the ACC. Of the 3, the ACC is far more stable. In different ways, the AAC and Big 12 are both now on life support. Of course, this isn't basketball or money talking. It is just a longtime fan who probably thinks we have way more value than most of the other conferences do!

[GoBearcats31]

Friend shared something with me from an OSU board and someone who I believe is a major "insider" / "scoops" guy said UC, BYU, UCF done deal to Big 12 and Houston a maybe. FWIW...

And Stewart Mandel just tweeted something about figuring out who the AAC should go after "when it loses Cincy/UCF/Houston"

[richard k.]

Can't wait to see BYU fans and WVU fans in the same place at the same time. That could be epicly hilarious.

Anybody else remember what Nippert was like the last time W. Va. came to town - it was almost impossible to move around the stadium. For stability and local opponents (Pitt, U of L, etc.) I would still rather be in the ACC, but Ok. St., Iowa St., Baylor, etc., replacing ECU, Tulsa, et. al. you've got to be kidding!