Realignment Megathread (All The Moves)

[iahawks]

So now the Big 12 has killed the Southwest Conference and the Pac 12. Wonder who is next on their radar.

 

[ISUCubswin]

So now the Big 12 has killed the Southwest Conference and the Pac 12. Wonder who is next on their radar.

SEC or bust, loser.

 

[Stormin]

I think one thing being missed is there is one less Conference to sell their games to the networks. ACC is tied up till 2036. Or a long time anyway. Big 12 has good inventory and the best basketball in the country. B1G and SEC are in another world as far as compensation. IMO BY is itching to get into the next big media negotiations.

 

[cybychoice]

The idea of growing to 20 teams or something like that when 6 or more of those schools are “dragged here,” sullenly kicking the dirt about being stuck in a stupid truck-stop conference instead of playing “real” football, is not enticing to me.

You don’t want to be here ASU, Utah, Washington? You think you deserve an SEC or B1G spot Va Tech, NC State, Miami? Fine … be that way, we’ll keep on working at Conference #3 and you can enjoy your time in the MWC or New Big East.

The B12 is as united now as it has ever been since the Big 8 days, probably (Texas was probably grateful for maybe a year when we saved them from the SWC, maybe) - don’t mess that up by bringing in multiple schools who will just ***** and moan about being “forced” to join. Especially if they’re not going to eventually boost the per-team media payout and not just siphon another share from bowl money.

To be fair to NC State I have seen a lot of their fans online say they would be perfectly happy in a big 12 configuration if they came with Pitt, Louisville and another team

 

[ISpyCy]

If I had two cougars, I wouldn’t care how exhausting it was. They can take the life from my body.

There's a beaver out there looking for a home as well....just sayin'.

 

[iahawks]

I really don't want the Big 10 to add Ore/Wash because I don't think it adds money to the conference. Seems it would just be a move to be a move and add two more west coast teams so that USC/UCLA aren't the only ones out there. If I'm the Big 10, I wait out the ACC inevitable implosion.

 

[KidSilverhair]

To be fair to NC State I have seen a lot of their fans online say they would be perfectly happy in a big 12 configuration if they came with Pitt, Louisville and another team

I was just using them as an example, not picking on them (or Va Tech) specifically.

 

[CoachHines3]

if AZ gets cold feet, they're going to regret it.

 

[JM4CY]

So now the Big 12 has killed the Southwest Conference and the Pac 12. Wonder who is next on their radar.

 

[cybychoice]

I was just using them as an example, not picking on them (or Va Tech) specifically.

I assumed you did but wanted to be sure

 

[HoopsTournament]

10000000%

what dont people get about that?

we call it "pods" you'll get your d*ck chopped off

call it "protected rivalries" and its unicorns and rainbows.

its the same thing

Easy there Lorena.

 

[clone37]

What is the actual status of Arizona right now, the Big 12 has invited them but the Arizona Board of Regents hasn’t let the Arizona President accept yet?

Because it seems to me the Arizona Board of Regents doesn’t want to split up the schools and ASU’s President is currently working a last ditch effort to keep the PAC together. That doesn’t feel to me like Arizona is a sure thing yet (which could change very quickly but not as of right now).

The narrative has been that if multiple schools are indeed moving to the B12, they will be announced together, to avoid seeming like any one school is blowing up the PAC. I just wish these schools would take a huge jab at the B10 for creating this mess, but it just shows that everyone bows to the B10 in the current landscape because they have the biggest current contract. Hopefully this changes over the coming years.

 

[KidSilverhair]

What is the actual status of Arizona right now, the Big 12 has invited them but the Arizona Board of Regents hasn’t let the Arizona President accept yet?

Because it seems to me the Arizona Board of Regents doesn’t want to split up the schools and ASU’s President is currently working a last ditch effort to keep the PAC together. That doesn’t feel to me like Arizona is a sure thing yet (which could change very quickly but not as of right now).

I don’t know if “invite“ is the right word. The B12 has voted to accept Arizona’s application if they choose to apply - the ball is in Arizona’s court, they know for a fact they’re in if they want. And they’ll decide, like, very soon.

Word is that same “approval of a future application” vote on ASU and Utah might be coming from the B12.

So we’re not technically “inviting,” just opening the door and saying, “Y’all can come inside if you want to, we’ve got cold Busch Light if that’s your thing.”

 

[CoachHines3]

Easy there Lorena.

she was acquitted!

 

[JM4CY]

if AZ gets cold feet, they're going to regret it.

Is anyone else reporting this? How the hell or why the hell would they sign that?

 

[KennyPratt42]

if AZ gets cold feet, they're going to regret it.

They’re not getting cold feet, they are being blocked by the Arizona Board of Regents who do not want the universities split and ASU who is trying to keep the Pac together.

 

[Stormin]

if AZ gets cold feet, they're going to regret it.

Arizona is going. Crow and ASU who knows. Utah goes with ASU. And Oregon wants B1G along with Washington. They are gone. Might be entertaining to watch Utah and ASU choose to stick with Stanford and Cal in this realignment. When they sign their Apple deal they will not be watched.

 

[enisthemenace]

Whipped it out

 

[CoachHines3]

Arizona is going. Crow and ASU who knows. Utah goes with ASU. And Oregon wants B1G along with Washington. They are gone. Might be entertaining to watch Utah and ASU choose to stick with Stanford and Cal in this realignment. When they sign their Apple deal they will not be watched.

I think AZ is in, too

Wetzle does have that little caveat that says "Pac 12 can halt most or even all defections" so I'm guessing he's implying everyone but AZ.

 

[cycloneworld]

Is anyone else reporting this? How the hell or why the hell would they sign that?

A few good reporters like Wetzel and Dellinger just have. These guys don't throw **** against the wall like others.