Welcome to the Big XII

[swilsonsp4]

Given my puckish sense of humor, if Yormark is considering corporate sponsorships, so can everyone else. Here are some "modest" examples:

AAC: The Alcoholics Anonymous Conference (funding questionable);
ACC: The Ambulance Chasers Conference (funded by the plaintiffs bar, less 33%);
Big 10: The Atlantic City B1G Bingo Conference (funded by a portion of the Golden Nugget's profits);
Big 12: The One-A-Day Vitamin B12 Conference (funded by Big Pharma);
MAC: The Kraft MAC & Cheese (funded, unfortunately, by every grandparent in the US);
SEC: The Securities and Exchange Commission Sports Conference (funded by the US taxpayer; Greg Sankey would insist).

[Sorry about that. Back to reality.]

[Lobot]

Maybe time to get rid of the 12 too. The AllState XVI makes sense.

A lot of people on the birdsite pointed that out. I think the reason for not fixing that is that everything with the XII logo would have to go in the trash.

[longtimefan]

Ross Delenger at Yahoo Sports is reporting that the Big XII is ditching the Big part of its name and selling the naming rights for the entire conference.

Looks like I need to rename this thread to the Allstate XII

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-big...155434875.html

Maybe time to get rid of the 12 too. The AllState XVI makes sense.

[swilsonsp4]

Ross Delenger at Yahoo Sports is reporting that the Big XII is ditching the Big part of its name and selling the naming rights for the entire conference.

Looks like I need to rename this thread to the Allstate XII

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-big...155434875.html

On Brett Yormark's future headstone: "Brett Yormark, Brought to You By Rolex."

[Lobot]

Ross Delenger at Yahoo Sports is reporting that the Big XII is ditching the Big part of its name and selling the naming rights for the entire conference.

Looks like I need to rename this thread to the Allstate XII

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-big-12-exploring-naming-rights-deal-for-conference-worth-hundreds-of-millions-155434875.html

[Lobot]

Big XII spring meeting has concluded here in Irving. Synopsis from Justin Williams at The Athletic ($)

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/553...venue-sharing/

[Lobot]

Year 2 and deck chairs have been rearranged

https://big12sports.com/news/2024/5/31/big-12-conference-announces-organizational-redesign-across-leadership-team.aspx

[GoBearcats31]

Big 12 Mexico update... https://twitter.com/Big12Conference/...61261602508996

[GoBearcats31]

Commissioner Brett Yormark spoke to the media yesterday about all things Big 12 including but not limited to basketball

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2024/03/13/12-thoughts-from-big-12-commissioner-brett-yormark-in-kansas-city/72951555007/

[bearcatbret]

The Big 12 has entered a sponsorship agreement with the WWE for the Big 12 Championship game in Arlington.

https://big12sports.com/news/2023/11/16/big-12-conference-partners-with-wwe-for-2023-big-12-football-championship.aspx

I am not sure if this is a circus show or a comedy act.

[Lobot]

The Big 12 has entered a sponsorship agreement with the WWE for the Big 12 Championship game in Arlington.

https://big12sports.com/news/2023/11/16/big-12-conference-partners-with-wwe-for-2023-big-12-football-championship.aspx

[GoBearcats31]

Arizona State's AD has resigned. ASU, of course, will be joining the Big 12.

[GoBearcats31]

Day One Ready Campaign Tops $100 million as Bearcats Enter Big 12

https://gobearcats.com/news/2023/9/2...er-big-12.aspx

[Lobot]

This is more than the X/Twitter announcement for sure. Is that the Jersey Shore Pauly D at UCF? Get oudda here!

[GoBearcats31]

Big 12 Conference Announces 2023 Big 12 Homecoming Activations, Performers and Notable Speakers

https://big12sports.com/news/2023/9/...-speakers.aspx

Today, the Big 12 Conference announced participating talent and activation details for the 2023 Big 12 Homecoming tour. The tour is a conference-wide celebration of the Big 12 brand, bringing three days of entertainment and community engagement to the campuses of Big 12 members.
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For each Big 12 Homecoming, Big 12 has partnered with the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit to bring students the Be You Women’s Empowerment series, presented by Maybelline. The series will include panel discussions focused on mental health awareness and will be hosted by notable women leaders from each host institution market and SI Swimsuit models.
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The festivities will also include one-of-a-kind experiences such as a beauty bar, giveaways, meet & greets with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the chance to get a professional headshot taken.
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Each Friday of Big 12 Homecomings will see a day of service, as Big 12 student-athletes and coaches will visit one elementary school to unveil a $50K makeover for a new STEM center as a part of the College Football Playoff Foundation’s signature program, Extra Yard Makeover Project. The schools receiving the makeovers include Hobby Elementary in Houston, College Hill Fundamental Prep in Cincinnati, Orange Center Elementary School in Orlando, and Cherry Creek Elementary in Springville, Utah.

Big 12 Homecoming activations will conclude on Saturday with a pregame tailgate takeover that includes a DJ performance and merchandise giveaway. DJ Pauly D will perform at UCF on Saturday, September 30. James Kennedy will perform at Houston on September 16 and at Cincinnati on September 23, while DJ Ricky Barrera will perform at BYU on Saturday, October 21.

https://big12sports.com/news/2023/9/...nt-series.aspx
Be You Women’s Empowerment Series: Cincinnati
Thursday, September 21,10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. | Nippert Stadium

• Participating SI Swim Models
• Enna Selmanovic: Former Swimming Student-Athlete & current Neuroscience Phd candidate
• Hannah Jackson: BSAA President, Track & Field Student-Athlete
• Taylor Morgan: Student Body President
• Katrina Merriweather: Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Jessica Davis: Senior Swimming & Diving Student-Athlete