Texas, Oklahoma reach out to SEC about joining conference

[swilsonsp4]

Here's another take on B12 expansion candidates. The top 4: UC, UCF, BYU, San Diego State. The article promotes expansion with these schools as adding the most value to the conference.

https://saturdayblitz.com/2021/08/31/big-12-football-expansion-save-big-east/

[red_n_black_attack]

I can't imagine that they would add BYU in anything other than football. The rest of the teams comepete in the WCC and none of the teams can play on Sunday.

Along those lines, what do you do as the Big 12 if BYU gets an NY6 Bowl or a CFP invite and the game is on Sunday. Not play?

Has BYU not accepted a Sunday Bowl invite in the past or did the Bowls simply not invite them knowing they couldn't play on Sundays?

PS - How do BYU grads in the NFL reconcile the issue of not playing on Sundays?

[Bearcats1232002]

I have been reading a lot of speculation that the remaining 8 have been in talks with UC, UCF, and Houston.

Good news if true!!

[bearcatbret]

I have been reading a lot of speculation that the remaining 8 have been in talks with UC, UCF, and Houston.

[Lobot]

Per cbssports and a few other twitter "first hand accounts" Big 12 is looking to add BYU first. Not sure if this is really happening, with the Honor code clause, nor are there indications this move would be made stand-alone or with other invites.

https://247sports.com/Article/conference-realignment-big-12-BYU-serious-discussing-adding-college-football-expansion-169728437/

I can't imagine that they would add BYU in anything other than football. The rest of the teams comepete in the WCC and none of the teams can play on Sunday.

Along those lines, what do you do as the Big 12 if BYU gets an NY6 Bowl or a CFP invite and the game is on Sunday. Not play?

[red_n_black_attack]

Per cbssports and a few other twitter "first hand accounts" Big 12 is looking to add BYU first. Not sure if this is really happening, with the Honor code clause, nor are there indications this move would be made stand-alone or with other invites.

https://247sports.com/Article/conference-realignment-big-12-BYU-serious-discussing-adding-college-football-expansion-169728437/

[Bearcats1232002]

You can't "worry" about this stuff. It has a life of its' own. The key is always to put good teams on the field or court and things will take care of themselves.

I hear you and I know this isn't life or death but I'm a big UC fan so I want what is best for the program and this could be a make or break situation.

[red_n_black_attack]

You can't "worry" about this stuff. It has a life of its' own. The key is always to put good teams on the field or court and things will take care of themselves.

And butts in the seats

[coach]

You can't "worry" about this stuff. It has a life of its' own. The key is always to put good teams on the field or court and things will take care of themselves.

[Bearcats1232002]

Big 12 subcommittee says 'nothing imminent' on potential expansion (espn.com)

I am starting to get worried. If we don't get in the Big 8 at this point then we will never get out of the AAC, I see that they are only seriously pursuing BYU at this point. Why would you not be serious about UC and UCF at this point? They are the two schools from the AAC that have the best football and they could somewhat compete against the remaining 8. Maybe they are going to add BYU first and then come after us? It would be less messy for BYU to join because they are an independent. The AAC and ESPN signed a 12 year contract last year so how much would be the buyout for us for the 11 remaining years? Would ESPN try to stop AAC schools from leaving because it would weaken their contract with the AAC? If UC, UCF, Houston and Memphis leaves then that dramatically weakens their numbers.

[red_n_black_attack]

ESPN is still in the driver's seat.

https://twitter.com/CAustinCox/statu...332277255?s=19

"It's up to ESPN at this point. Invariably, it's up to ESPN. It's not just us [schools]. FOX [Sports] has its head in the sand and won't say anything. Whatever happens, it's being decided in Bristol (ESPN)." - Current Big 12 Assoc. AD on whether the Big 12 will be able to expand

[GoBearcats31]

New Pete Thamel column https://sports.yahoo.com/think-big-h...203016120.html

He says the Big 12 should go big and expand to 16 teams, planting its flag in key TV markets from coast-to-coast, which over time should result in the league reemerging as a national power.

To get to eight schools, he suggests adding BYU, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Houston, UCF, USF and Cincinnati (Memphis and Tulane could be considered too)

With 16 teams, he proposes four pods -- including the "East" pod consisting of UC, WVU, UCF and USF (or sub in Memphis for one of the Florida schools - I'd imagine UCF > USF)

[Chewbacca2099]

I don't think they will be. The leftover 8 will want to keep all the money to themselves. The bigger question is WHEN will they leave. Could be next year, could be several years down the road. I'm hoping sooner than later so we have more leverage to keep Fick onboard

[red_n_black_attack]

The question is could OU and Texas still be in conference when/if New schools are added. I doubt it, but wouldn't put it past the 8 to screw Texas as much as possible

[Chewbacca2099]

It's gonna be an incredibly tough basketball conference that's for sure... Maybe the best. I prefer they take UCF, Houston, Memphis, UC. You have to take UCF because they are a potentially powerhouse football program waiting to explode but the others would make the Big12 the best bball conference while still being relevant in football and hopefully hanging on to P5 status.

This is all assuming the ACC & B1G don't expand due to the "Alliance"