Conference realignment "Rumors" "tweets" "etc"

[Sellular1]

Another good article today about adding USF to the B12

http://3rdand15.sportsblog.com/posts/25952282/expansion-can-t-cure-the-big-12-ills-but-it-can-make-things-better.html

[maketheamericangreatagain]

6 hours ago, Sellular1 said:

Another good article today about adding USF to the B12

http://3rdand15.sportsblog.com/posts/25952282/expansion-can-t-cure-the-big-12-ills-but-it-can-make-things-better.html

"Texas is a massive plays"

Dont know if I want this guy on our side..

[usfgrad84]

i think the Big 12 not getting a playoff spot or even a highly ranked team this year is good for us (and UCF). I think bringing Houston in would further dilute recruiting from the Houston area for the rest of the teams. 

I think if this happens, those Big 12 teams need to begin to tap into the Florida recruiting base and the best way to do that is add teams where the kids can play in front of their family a couple of times a year. 

[Ionbull]

15 minutes ago, usfgrad84 said:

i think the Big 12 not getting a playoff spot or even a highly ranked team this year is good for us (and UCF). I think bringing Houston in would further dilute recruiting from the Houston area for the rest of the teams. 

I think if this happens, those Big 12 teams need to begin to tap into the Florida recruiting base and the best way to do that is add teams where the kids can play in front of their family a couple of times a year. 

Something tells me if the Big12 misses out again on the Playoff they're going to pack their toys up and go home. There's still plenty of games to play but a conference championship wouldn't save them this year in its current structure. They already believe any candidate would either dilute the conference or hurt blue blood recruiting so I strongly doubt they want to bring in a program that will actually compete right away.

[ToroDeFuego]

18 minutes ago, usfgrad84 said:

i think the Big 12 not getting a playoff spot or even a highly ranked team this year is good for us (and UCF). I think bringing Houston in would further dilute recruiting from the Houston area for the rest of the teams. 

I think if this happens, those Big 12 teams need to begin to tap into the Florida recruiting base and the best way to do that is add teams where the kids can play in front of their family a couple of times a year. 

I'm thinking when does the AAC start scheduling interviews with potential Big 12 schools. Right now Oklahoma and Texas are the front runners but Texas Tech is a dark horse. West Virginia? No way. Not with their academics.

[NAM37]

7 hours ago, Sellular1 said:

Another good article today about adding USF to the B12

http://3rdand15.sportsblog.com/posts/25952282/expansion-can-t-cure-the-big-12-ills-but-it-can-make-things-better.html

I'm so sick of reading things like:

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The obvious statement to make is it worthwhile to add the fourth and fifth best program in the Florida area and the far distant number two program in Louisiana?

If us being the fourth best program in Florida is a huge knock on us, what it number is Houston?

• UT
• T A&M
• TCU
• Baylor
• Texas Tech

[NCBull]

3 minutes ago, NAM37 said:

I'm so sick of reading things like:

If us being the fourth best program in Florida is a huge knock on us, what it number is Houston?

• UT
• T A&M
• TCU
• Baylor
• Texas Tech

Good point.  But looking at rankings right now, on that list they're #1.

[Guest PCBull14]

1 minute ago, NCBull said:

Good point.  But looking at rankings right now, on that list they're #1.

We all know programs do not go on expert rankings. Houston is a solid 6. 

[NAM37]

2 minutes ago, NCBull said:

Good point.  But looking at rankings right now, on that list they're #1.

"Historically" they would likely be considered below all of those other teams.

[TallyBull]

8 hours ago, Sellular1 said:

Another good article today about adding USF to the B12

http://3rdand15.sportsblog.com/posts/25952282/expansion-can-t-cure-the-big-12-ills-but-it-can-make-things-better.html

Sad that my biggest impression about that article was how poorly written it was.