Big 12 Expansion (new thread)

[StPaulCyclone]

Because we have been in a conference with KU since 1907 and they are the closest school in the conference to us. It’s like 3.5 hours from Des Moines to Lawrence.

I understand that as a fan, but conferences and media partners have made it clear for a while that none of that matters. I am looking at it from a lens of what helps create the most value/lift for ISU and games with 300K viewers isn’t part of that. Sadly, it’s a different world.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

I would've rather had Memphis over UCF. UCF will be ok for football, but a doormat in basketball. BYU will probably struggle in both, honestly, but I like what they add to the conference (western footprint, rabid fan base, multiple concubines etc).

 

[scyclonekid]

Welcome to the Big 12 boys and girls!! Let’s make this conference kick ass!!

 

[WhoISthis]

I would've rather had Memphis over UCF. UCF will be ok for football, but a doormat in basketball. BYU will probably struggle in both, honestly, but I like what they add to the conference (western footprint, rabid fan base, multiple concubines etc).

I think this better positions ISU/Big 12 for when it is the ACC's turn.

 

[nwcat]

Welcome to the Big 12 boys and girls!! Let’s make this conference kick ass!!

From all BYU fans - Thanks for the welcome

 

[Dandy]

Updated Big 12 Map:

 

[awd4cy]

Hope we stay at 12 for now. If the PAC were to get raided we could add some solid brands to ensure we remain a power conference.

Wouldn’t that be something. This Big 12 helps destroy the Pac 12? Love to see it.

 

[awd4cy]

From all BYU fans - Thanks for the welcome

I really enjoyed you guys totally kicking Texas’ ass a few years ago.

 

[Jacktronic]

Goddamnit.

 

[scyclonekid]

So as it stands currently we’re stronger than the PAC?

 

[awd4cy]

So as it stands currently we’re stronger than the PAC?

On the field performance, 100% yes. No argument there.

 

[KnappShack]

From all BYU fans - Thanks for the welcome

Welcome aboard!

One item. We have 1 too many "Cougars" in the conference now.

Have you considered a name change? Maybe something like the BYU Longhorns or BYU Sooners?

We need to eliminate confusion while growing the Big 12 brand

 

[awd4cy]

With that said, still praying for a Big 10 invite. That keeps Campbell and probably and extra 50 million per year.

 

[nwcat]

Welcome aboard!

One item. We have 1 too many "Cougars" in the conference now.

Have you considered a name change? Maybe something like the BYU Longhorns or BYU Sooners?

We need to eliminate confusion while growing the Big 12 brand

Since our record against UT is 4 - 1 and against OU is 2 - 0 we basically claim ownership of both brands

If you haven't seen this it's from BYU's game against UT in 2014 and is worth the 2 minutes to watch:

 

[madguy30]

Maybe a slight chance at some stability but it was going to happen no matter what but I'm already bored by divisions/lack of round robin.

 

[JM4CY]

I would've rather had Memphis over UCF. UCF will be ok for football, but a doormat in basketball. BYU will probably struggle in both, honestly, but I like what they add to the conference (western footprint, rabid fan base, multiple concubines etc).

There is a lot of.... passion..... going on here.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Huggins has coached at 1/4 of the "new" Big XII teams.

 

[dunar]

Huggins has coached at 1/4 of the "new" Big XII teams.

And weirdly enough, it's an even split between new members and old (not counting OuT)

 

[KnappShack]

Since our record against UT is 4 - 1 and against OU is 2 - 0 we basically claim ownership of both brands

If you haven't seen this it's from BYU's game against UT in 2014 and is worth the 2 minutes to watch:

I like your style

Welcome to the Brave New World

 

[JM4CY]

Since our record against UT is 4 - 1 and against OU is 2 - 0 we basically claim ownership of both brands

If you haven't seen this it's from BYU's game against UT in 2014 and is worth the 2 minutes to watch:

One of those is not like the other.

I was so confused when that video started.