I agree, but don't feel it's an either/or situation.Any of the current Big 12 members would leave in a minute if an SEC or B1G offer came with a van load of cash. This is a moot point. The Big 12 will be hunting for the best brands for the life of the next deal. If it changes after that, so be it, bring in the next best teams available. I would rather have UO and WU for 6 years and take ASU and CU later.
Gotta believe that ESPN & FOX value ASU and CU for the Phoenix and Denver TV markets. The next 6 years is critical for the Big12 to build its brand compared to the Big10 & SEC and I feel ASU, CU, UA, UU, UW and OR can all help the Big12 achieve that goal.
I think when the time comes, Yormark will be able to articulate the Big12's case to those schools.