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http://gridironnow.com/big-12-expansion-talk-two-possible-scenarios/ Big 12 expansion is truly immortal. The league elected to stay at 10 members back in October, disappointing the 20-plus candidates who signed up for a misguided, three-month beauty pageant in which no one was crowned the victor. It was clear, however, that even if the Big 12 was done actively exploring expansion, the conversation and speculation would continue in some form as long as the league retained its status as the smallest Power 5 conference. The Big 12 would expand if it had a suitable candidate. For now, it doesn’t, but nobody is more equipped to ignite an expansion discussion than Texas’ athletic director. For now, that’s Mike Perrin, who told the Austin American-Statesman he “wouldn’t be surprised to see something happen” in Big 12 expansion before his tenure is up in August 2018. That makes one of us, but “something happen” could mean anything from the Big 12 actually extending an invite to revisiting an exploration of future membership. Either way, it’s worth discussing: What could be the next step for the Big 12? Two scenarios stand out. The first is a waiting game for the Big 12. Earlier this month, the SEC announced it would be distributing a whopping $40 million per member. Exact comparisons get a bit sticky, but the Pac-12’s members can expect to receive somewhere around $27 million in conference revenue for the 2015-16 school year. The Big Ten is expected to be somewhere in the ballpark of $35 million, but will see a significant uptick once the $2.64 billion Tier 1 deal it signed with ESPN activates. Last June, the Big 12 announced it had distributed $30.4 million to its 10 members. It’s hard to categorize the Pac-12 Network, which is still struggling for widespread distribution, as anything other than disappointing. It hasn’t been the cash cow or the symbol of prestige that the Big Ten Network and SEC Network have become. If the Big 12 continues to prove it will be closer to the Big Ten and SEC in revenue, it gains a foothold in convincing Pac-12 members to make a cash grab. That’s what realignment decisions are. Arizona and Arizona State have only been Pac-12 members since 1978. The Big 12 has enjoyed a relatively calm period of stability since Texas A&M and Missouri left, and no longer faces annual questions in the offseason about conference implosion, even if Texas and Oklahoma remaining in the league isn’t a given. Still, bringing in two Power 5 programs would further cement the league’s future. If there’s a “wow” move to be made for the Big 12 in expansion, that’s the one. This summer, the Big 12 figured out what most of its members already knew: None of the Group of Five candidates made sense as members. In two-to-three years, maybe that changes. TCU quite literally won its way into the Big 12, and though Houston’s candidacy met resistance from league members outside Texas, the Cougars’ run under Tom Herman in just over a season fashioned them into a more attractive candidate than ever. Is it that unrealistic to wonder if another school with a new-ish face on the sidelines– hey there, Cincinnati, Memphis, UCF or USF– got on a run, it could be viewed very differently if the league revisited the expansion conversation? The league’s recruiting and NFL talent production is down as the Texas talent pool gets more crowded. Adding a new territory — like Florida — would be welcomed for coaches and could only help the financial bottom line. For now, there’s no real movement for the Big 12 in expansion, but for the dreamers out there who’ll never stop talking about it, there’s plenty to examine on the horizon. And one could look to the east or west to see it.

We also play a day earlier than Temple or < 24 hrs earlier the week prior.

Hopefully our coaches are out recruiting the 18 class soon.

Tito Benach ‏@TitoBenach 2m2 minutes ago #USF hat just got put on Jabreel Stephens's chair.....

FAU Owl's Nest ‏@TheOwlsNest_ITB 6m6 minutes ago 3* WR Jordan Merrell is BOCA BOUND after picking FAU over #USF and #Cincy.

Tito Benach ‏@TitoBenach 1m1 minute ago #USF CB Commit Nick Roberts tweets out that his letter of intent to #USF has been signed

Joey Knight Retweeted ‏@Begreat_Nate 14h14 hours ago I will be announcing where I would be spending the next 3-4 years on CBS network at 12 I appreciate all the coaches recruitment.

They should at least have something at the Beef O Brady's on campus

http://www.oregonlive.com/recruiting/index.ssf/2017/01/prediction_7_recruits_likely_t.html#17

I was going to work on my bowling and woodworking skills

Ryan Bartow Verified account ‏@RyanBartow 4h4 hours ago Center Zach Sweeney meets w/ #UCLA, lands #USF offer, sets up official visit for this weekend. http://southflorida.247sports.com/Bolt/Sweeney-lands-offer-sets-up-visit--50504678 … 3 stars http://247sports.com/Player/Zachary-Sweeney-88283

Ryan Bartow Verified account ‏@RyanBartow 4h4 hours ago All-State defensive back Donelle Thomas lands #USF offer, sets up official visit. Has other trips on deck, too. http://southflorida.247sports.com/Bolt/Thomas-lands-USF-offer-sets-up-trip--50505099 … 3 stars. Has a few P5 offers http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Donelle-Thomas-85963/RecruitInterests

Ryan Bartow Verified account ‏@RyanBartow 3h3 hours ago #FIU linebacker commit Cornell Jones of Miami/Central lands #USF offer, sets up official visit. http://southflorida.247sports.com/Bolt/Bulls-offer-FIU-commit-set-up-visit--50505276 … http://247sports.com/Player/Cornell-Jones-46036113

Ryan Bartow Verified account ‏@RyanBartow 1h1 hour ago Defensive tackle George Ellis III sets up #USF official visit. 3 stars http://247sports.com/Player/George-Ellis-III-35531

Josh Newberg‏@joshnewberg247 7h7 hours ago FSU staff to visit 5-star DT Marvin Wilson before he leaves for his official visit to LSU (VIP)

He should play against GT with with us rather than play for them.

Guy has 14 P5 offers

Tito Benach‏@TitoBenach 9m9 minutes ago #USF getting involved with Kevaughn Dingle is a power move. USF’s WR class is already good, but adding a guy like Dingle would make it an A+

Harlan should go for a big one like the Chick Fil-A Bowl against a SEC team. Does not hurt to aim high

I think we were also supposed to play Indiana next season before they bought us out to play FIU

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18395211/alabama-crimson-tide-florida-state-seminoles-headline-way-too-early-top-25-2017 20. USF 2016 record: 11-2, 7-1 AAC Returning starters: 7 offense, 9 defense, 2 special teams Key losses: RB Marlon Mack, WR Rodney Adams, OT Kofi Amichia, G Dominique Threatt, LB Nigel Harris, SS Nate Godwin, CB Johnny Ward Outlook: Former Texas coach Charlie Strong might have inherited the best team in a Group of 5 conference from former USF coach Willie Taggart. Quarterback Quinton Flowers is back, but losing tailback Marlon Mack (1,187 rushing yards, 15 touchdowns) to the NFL draft is a big blow. Still, the Bulls should have one of the most potent offenses in the FBS. Nine starters are expected back on defense as well. USF's nonconference schedule isn't very difficult (there's a home game against Illinois), and the team will play AAC foes Houston, Temple and Tulsa at home. Strong might have a very big maiden season in Tampa, Florida. For more on how the Bulls will look in 2017, check out USF's recruiting profile and ESPN RecruitingNation's class rankings.

Auburn being ranked is ridiculous. I don't even care and glad we are ahead of them and Miami. I think AP poll got it right ranking us at 19

Tom Allen coached LB at Ole Miss before coming here and did well. I am fine with giving Jean-Mary the chance to prove himself. Strong is a defensive guy, so if Jean-Mary struggles, at least Strong will be able to help him.

Great news!

Then half of us won't be able to watch it since we don't have cable.