*****The Super, Mega, Huge Big 12 Expansion Thread*****

[CrossCyed]

Whoa, actual info, including regarding a B12N:

ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton
Missouri chancellor Brady Deaton tells KOMU-TV that there are "no delays here at all" regarding conference move. *******/v4S9yA
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ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton
More Deaton: "There are some very specific things that have to be addressed, and we are addressing those."
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ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton
Final Deaton (in more ways than one): Says Big 12 "making some of the right moves ... and I wish them the best and all of that." Buh-bye.
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ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton
Hearing from Big 12 school sources that Missouri, Big 12 are negotiating legal issues, including departure date (2012 or '13) and exit fees.
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ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton
But Tigers are clearly gone at this point. Only question is when, maybe within a week. West Virginia has become strong leading candidate.
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ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton
Here's a little info on Big 12 network concept. Would not include Texas obviously and probably not OU, working on its own deal.
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ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton
Big 12 network would include schools affiliated with both Learfield Sports and IMG. I'm told that won't be a major problem.
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ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton
Clarification on Big 12 network concept: would not include home Texas events because of LHN. Unsure about road. Same with OU.
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[ajk4st8]

Bob Huggins back in the Big 12 would be awesome.

 

[alarson]

Without OU\UT could that network get carriage in OK\TX?

 

[CrossCyed]

Without OU\UT could that network get carriage in OK\TX?

If it carried OU/UT road games, yes, plus there's still three other Texas schools that would be on it.

 

[BBHMagic]

Bob Huggins back in the Big 12 would be awesome.

Ha, one of those guys that not real hard to hate.

 

[ajk4st8]

Ha, one of those guys that not real hard to hate.

Huggins vs Frank Martin would be incredible.

 

[CrossCyed]

And Holgorsen would be an Iowa boy who could coach in his home state every other year.

 

[BBHMagic]

Huggins vs Frank Martin would be incredible.

The epic battle of who could create the highest quality scowl. Set your dvrs.

 

[alarson]

If it carried OU/UT road games, yes, plus there's still three other Texas schools that would be on it.

True on the road games, though how much draw is there for just TTU\Baylor\TCU in texas? A situation where its too bad TAMU isnt involved, they'd be a big help.

 

[CyFan61]

So what would this make the final week of the season games now for the Big 12, replacing A&M/MU with TCU/WVU?

OU-OSU
TCU-BU
UT-Tech
KU-KSU
ISU-WVU

 

[Al_4_State]

True on the road games, though how much draw is there for just TTU\Baylor\TCU in texas? A situation where its too bad TAMU isnt involved, they'd be a big help.

I highly doubt they would participate even if they were here.

 

[Mizzoulander]

If it carried OU/UT road games, yes, plus there's still three other Texas schools that would be on it.

Are UT and OU going to stand by and let the remaining 8 (?) teams band together with their Tier 3 content? Especially if it threatens their investment?

The creation of a Big 12 network just doesn't seem that likely, given the obstacles. I know some have said, "Compete and drive the LHN out of business." But how realistic is that? Consider the leverage Texas has over the conference.

If they (LHN and Sooner Networks) offer TTU, Baylor and/or OKSt. time slots for their games on the network, will they turn them down? (they'll certainly have the room)

If they don't, then the Big 12 network exists on Tier 3 games from the remainder of the North and WVU. What cable/sat provider would carry that? And how would other sports (like MBB) work?

No flames...does someone have some insights on this?

 

[cyman05]

From last night:

10:39 p.m. Update:
It took a while, but we finally got something out of Columbia, Mo.
Missouri chancellor Brady Deaton spoke tonight to KOMU-TV in Columbia, Mo., regarding the Tigers ongoing dilemma of staying in the Big 12 or heading to the SEC.
Here's the bulk of what Deaton said:
"There's no delays here at all. There's some very specific things that have to be adressed. We want to address those. We really can't rush these things. These are things you can't rush. I know fans get impatient I gotta say I'm very sympathetic. What I hope they will understand that this is not a set of issues that one can just press a button and be done with it. There are some issues that have to be adressed on behalf of the University of Missouri and that's what we're doing, looking out for the University of Missouri."
According to the station's report on its web site, when Deaton was asked if MU had enough votes to join the SEC, he said: "I'll let them speak for themselves, we're reasonably clear about where we stand."
Here's the link to the report, which includes video of Deaton's comments.
EXCLUSIVE: Deaton Comments on Big 12 Meeting | KOMU.com | Columbia, MO |
Maybe tomorrow. Stay tuned....

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Maybe a week or two. Stay tuned....

This will probably be more accurate.

 

[CycloneErik]

If it carried OU/UT road games, yes, plus there's still three other Texas schools that would be on it.

We don't want to miss that. TT, Baylor, and TCU fans would want to see this thing, and the Big 12 Network is their ticket to this sort of coverage.

 

[Wesley]

I just want the money in hundreds when they leave with not much relief. aTm and MO almost screwed the league into oblivion with their frolick this summer. They should have left last year but they were too wimpy. Then they blamed the LHN as the determining factor in their relationship. This is like a spouse divorcing her husband because he reads porno. Just looking for the chance to build the EGO.

 

[UNIGuy4Cy]

Dave_Matter Dave Matter



No decision coming during this interview, Deaton says.

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Dave_Matter Dave Matter



Typo in earlier tweet. Should have read: Deaton says he hopes to have some issues resolved by the end of the day

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Deaton making it pretty clear that any Hail Mary passes the Big 12 has planned won't keep Missouri from leaving for SEC

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Deaton: "We have to conclude the process ... working expeditiously to finalize that."

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Deaton says he hopes to have some issues revolved by the end of the day

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Deaton: "Our head has to outweigh our heart ... because the heart won't lead to where the university needs to be going."

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Dave_Matter Dave Matter



Deaton very touched by recent @JoeWalljasper column: There's a deep warmth for ... playing in Big 6, Eight, 12.

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Dave_Matter Dave Matter



Brady Deaton on KFRU: I abstained from voting at Big 12 meeting yesterday, stepped out of room ... A&M's Loftin called in, also abstained

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[UNIGuy4Cy]

Dave_Matter Dave Matter



Time frame for decision? Deaton says "days" a "week or two," expresses urgency in making final decision

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[RayShimley]

Dave_Matter Dave Matter



Time frame for decision? Deaton says "days" a "week or two," expresses urgency in making final decision

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Does the University of Missouri operate under and alternative definition of "urgency" that I'm not aware of?

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Dave_Matter Dave Matter



Time frame for decision? Deaton says "days" a "week or two," expresses urgency in making final decision

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:biglaugh:

Called it:

Maybe a week or two. Stay tuned....

This will probably be more accurate.