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The Unofficial Big 12 Announcement thread


Monday the Big 12 plans an announcement regarding expansion  

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BYUtv announced they will be airing theB12 press conference live.

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So quest for 2000 or nah? Shouldn't this be in the expansion thread? 

Also BullDaly you're being cryptic af. I hope you are correct with something positive coming out of it. I still find it hard to believe they are making the decision specifically about expansion by tomorrow's meeting.

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Harlan & Genshaft did everything they could, which has me feeling at ease with whatever happens.

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1 hour ago, Triple B said:

At what point will you Tweet that "Sources say no expansion for Big 12"?

Not just "sources" but "reliable informed sources"!!

 

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I voted yes though not a strong feeling it will happen - perhaps a watered down plan to expand by some future date. What this means for USF is even more of a mystery. 

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Okay, let's look at this from an administrator's point of view (people running universities).

(1) They are academics. They think in terms of rules, guidelines, and missions, versus profit margins.

(2) They believe in processes (hence, the invitation to come to Dallas and do the private dance to interview.) The process was like hiring a university faculty.

(3) Everything is secretive and hush-hush.

 ------------->insert college athletics, which means big money<--------------------

Reason for expansion: money [TV networks pay]

Reason for no expansion: money [If the TV networks sue and refuse to pay]

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*First cards revealed: TV networks offer to pay the B12 not to expand.

Translation: Suing might not work. Might have to pay due to current contracts

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(4) Press conference is scheduled before meeting and set for Monday night.

Why? They are sticking to a process. And they want to stay true to who they are as academics.

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(5) Votes will determine this thing. No one knows ahead of time. No under the table deals.

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Soooo... If greed doesn't run the game (under the table tactics), I think USF has a legit chance, just like when this thing started.

And if they expand at all, they will go with four schools. It's the most money for the conference.

This is why Tulane is even part of the equation. Certainly, it wasn't about their football prowess!

Okay, I'll hold on to this and believe that it is possible that USF has a legitimate shot...

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I voted yes because I want them to expand. If they don't expand, they all come off as idiots. These people may be morally and some times ethically challenged but, they love themselves and the perception of themselves. The one thing they hate worse then a bad quarterly statement is personal bad publicity. So I voted Narcissism for expansion. :icon_drink:

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6 hours ago, PlantainChipsForMe said:

A red ryder bb gun

You'll shoot your eye out!

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I am thinking No... However the BIG 12 has been surprising people for years... With that said here's a crazy thought... They expand and become the first conference to go to 16... BYU and UConn go football only... and UC, UH, USF, and ucf full members..

 

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