Welcome to the Big XII

[Bearcats1232002]

Thoughts on moving this entire thread to General Discussion now that we're officially realigned?

Sounds good to me. Any expansion discussion can be posted under the expansion forum.

[London 'Cat]

Thoughts on moving this entire thread to General Discussion now that we're officially realigned?

It’s time. Right move without a doubt.

[Lobot]

It's been moved.

[Lobot]

New graphics on the Big 12 app today. Here comes the rebrand

[GoBearcats31]

Very good ($) piece from Justin Williams over at The Athletic

Cincinnati, the Big 12 and the dozen-year journey that finally brought them together
https://theathletic.com/4697787/2023...e-realignment/

[bearcatbret]

For those in the Dayton area, the Day One Tour stops by there on 7/19/23 - Day One Tour Continues Wednesday, July 19 in Dayton - University of Cincinnati Athletics (gobearcats.com)

[GoBearcats31]

Another Scott Springer article on Cincinnati.com about UC in the Big 12/what's been happening this summer and what's next.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...a/70466680007/

[GoBearcats31]

https://big12sports.com/news/2023/8/22/big-12-conference-partners-with-us-integrity-for-sports-wagering-monitoring-and-regulatory-compliance-software.aspx

The Big 12 Conference and U.S. Integrity today announced a partnership that will provide the Conference with monitoring software and tools that will play a pivotal role in preventing student-athletes, coaches, and staff from engaging in prohibited sports wagering.

[Lobot]

Looks like the conference has done some co-branding with ESPN and has a new home for all things BIg XII

https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/0...a-1d9649289920

[Lobot]

The Big XII will hold a conference wide Pro Day in March of 2024 in Frisco, Texas. It will be broadcast on NFL Network and the title sponsor has been announced as the Air Force Reserve.

I'm fairly sure they will be holding this at The Star in Frisco, which is the Dallas Cowboys training facility.

[bearcatbret]

The Big 12 is loaded for Cross Country. UC is ranked 11 in the Great Lakes Region. Eight Big 12 Cross Country Teams Listed in USTFCCCA Coaches Preseason Polls - Big 12 Conference (big12sports.com)

[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

[Lobot]

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

[GoBearcats31]

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

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

[GoBearcats31]

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