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After the Pac-12 decided not to expand at this time, it gave the Big XII an opportunity to look at all available schools. There is an Athletic article stating that the Big XII is seriously considering BYU and rightfully so. I think an addition of BYU, Cincinnati, UCF, and a pick of Houston/Memphis/USF or Temple make a lot of sense.
BYU - huge following and competitive programs.
Cincinnati - a good following, in BIG territory, and will compete immediately for championships in football and basketball.
UCF - a good following in ACC and SEC territory will competed in football, be a bottom feeder in basketball. Is not an island due to hundreds of easily accessible flights to Orlando daily.
Houston - with A&M and Texas leaving there is a need for the Big XII to cover Southeastern Texas and a need to have the 5th largest city in the nation in the conference, but will old grudges hold them back? Football will be middle of pack, basketball will compete day 1.
Memphis - a decent following with decent football and basketball, but on could be on the verge of basketball prowess with Hardaway. Football will be a top tier, but not championship caliber for awhile. Although its not a sexy splash it would be a good stash.
USF- Ties you to Florida hotbed recruiting. Sports would be way behind for awhile, but could be competitive with the right hires, and on campus football stadium.
Temple - to complete an eastern wing. Maybe bball rises to the its old glory days, and football is always tough, but just not there. They would be my last option.
A Big XII that looks like this would be a fun league
BYU
Kansas
Cincinnati
Iowa St
Kansas St
West Virginia
Texas Tech
Oklahoma St
Central Florida
Houston
Baylor
TCU
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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"Last edited by Chewbacca2099; 08-27-2021, 12:05 PM.
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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)
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Last edited by red_n_black_attack; 08-27-2021, 07:40 PM.Red and Black are more of an Attitude than merely a color combination.
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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.
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Originally posted by coach View PostYou 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.Red and Black are more of an Attitude than merely a color combination.
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Originally posted by coach View PostYou 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.
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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/confer...ion-169728437/
Red and Black are more of an Attitude than merely a color combination.
Intimidate! Dominate! Celebrate!
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Originally posted by red_n_black_attack View PostPer 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/confer...ion-169728437/
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?Brent Wyrick
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