The Unofficial Big 12 Announcement thread

[Rocky Style]

1 minute ago, HR Bull said:

I think the little guys are too scared to rock the boat. They need that Texas tittie to fund their backwater schools.

Texas has unlimited milk

[ToroDeFuego]

He's had a life in politics? That explains a lot.

[footnfan1]

What they are both thinking but not saying......

 

As long as Baylor is winning, they will be allowed to just skate right on by

[Rex Havoc]

4 minutes ago, ToroDeFuego said:

He's had a life in politics? That explains a lot.

Yep college sports and politics...both very corrupt 

[Rocky Style]

Did any of the Power 5 conference schools show an interest?  NOPE.  Don't try dude.

[footnfan1]

Considering that every other power 5 conference's schools are hauling in A LOT more money than us, so no, no other P5 schooled called, should have been how that last question was answered.

[ToroDeFuego]

2 minutes ago, footnfan1 said:

Considering that every other power 5 conference's schools are hauling in A LOT more money than us, so no, no other P5 schooled called, should have been how that last question was answered.

Actually the Big 12 is third after the SEC and the Big 10. The problem is that it's dysfunctional and could implode at any time.

[lotsofbull99]

3 minutes ago, ToroDeFuego said:

Actually the Big 12 is third after the SEC and the Big 10. The problem is that it's dysfunctional and could implode at any time.

So, it has a lot in common with the American?

[NAM37]

Email:

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Important Message from Director of Athletics Mark Harlan

Dear Bulls Family:

Earlier today, the ten institutions of the Big 12 Conference elected to not expand and add new members.  We remain proud members of the American Athletic Conference and my thoughts have turned to the pride and optimism that we should all feel about our phenomenal University and Athletic Department.

We are on a path towards greatness at USF and every single member of the Bulls Family should have pride in who we are, how far we have come and what lies ahead.  Our student-athletes, coaches, staff, donors, alumni, fans and community members have propelled our program to profound success in recent years.  Just last year, USF saw nine teams advance to NCAA postseason play, above our previous mark and, in fact, better than most schools in America.  We are off to an impressive start to the 2016 sports season highlighted by a record winning streak in women’s soccer with our football program, now 6-1, undefeated and bowl eligible in the very competitive American Athletic Conference.  In the classroom, we are trending towards two straight years of our student-athletes achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a graduate success rate of 86%, two statistics that any school in this country would be proud.  We reached a near record high of annual donors in 2015-2016 and expect to add even more supporters this year.  Just last week we announced a transformational gift of $1.45 million dollars that will dramatically enhance our student-athlete service area along with supporting other key initiatives that will propel us to even greater heights. 

Moving forward, as detailed in our Athletics Strategic Plan approved by the USF System Board of Trustees in May, we must continue to push for more fan support, more investment, more tremendous student-athlete experiences, more facility upgrades, more graduates and yes, more championships.  As recent history has shown, the operating rhythm of intercollegiate athletics and conference realignment suggests that there will always be change and USF will always be in the conversation.  Our roadmap for greatness is clear and we will work every day to accomplish our measurable goals.  We will need all of you, more than ever. 

Finally, let me thank all of you who reached out and offered your encouragement during this process.  The USF Family came together with many in the Tampa community to tell our remarkable story to the world and we will continue to share it in the days ahead.

GO BULLS!



Director of Athletics
University of South Florida

 

[footnfan1]

6 minutes ago, ToroDeFuego said:

Actually the Big 12 is third after the SEC and the Big 10. The problem is that it's dysfunctional and could implode at any time.

This lists them as #4, and with the new ACC deal, they will be #5, and a wider gap each and every year

 

http://www.cheatsheet.com/sports/the-5-most-valuable-conferences-in-college-sports.html/?a=viewall