That I agree with but I do not want any more Texas schools.
And then if Texas goes to the Big 10...
And then if Texas goes to the Big 10...
I don't know a lot about the Big East/Conference USA deal that transpired a few years ago, but if Memphis wasn't invited to join the Big East along with Marquette, Louisville, etc., you can't help but think that their situation isn't all enticing.
Never happen. PAC-10 was the rumor with them. Or Mizzou to the Big 10.
Agree, this would be a great move for them.
So, who does the Big 12 take when this happens?
Likely Suitors
Houston
Arkansas
TCU
Memphis
New Mexico
Iowa
Interesting enough, it was reported on ESPN that texas and the Big 10 have entered discussion about it. Not saying its serious, read for yourself though.
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/19529/texas-reportedly-talks-with-big-ten
I think Memphis was just the odd man out at that point. If Rutgers moves to the Big 10 (which is what I believe will happen), expect Memphis to get a Big East bid to fill the void. In my opinion, if the Big XII's only option is to add a TCU, Houston, UNM, etc....then OU's best bet is to find their way out as well. The college landscape is headed to a field where there are basically 4 power conferences....the Big XII isn't going to be one of them.
Agree, this would be a great move for them.
So, who does the Big 12 take when this happens?
Likely Suitors
Houston
Arkansas
TCU
Memphis
New Mexico
Iowa
Would be the worst decision they could make, sports-wise. Fans couldn't afford to travel to as many away games, since they'd all be a considerable distance away. Athletes would spend WAY more time traveling. Traveling budget would go up, no more bus trips or short flights. For ALL sports. They'd either have to play them every year, or lose rivalries with OU and aTm. They'd be recruiting, for football, mostly southern state players, then expecting them to want to play up north, not against their friends in the Big 12 and surrounding conferences. The weather. How does Big 10 baseball stack up?
Aside from the academic side of things, I don't see how UT benefits at all. It would probably HURT their recruiting in their own state.
Interesting enough, it was reported on ESPN that texas and the Big 10 have entered discussion about it. Not saying its serious, read for yourself though.
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/19529/texas-reportedly-talks-with-big-ten
Seriously, what does CU bring this to conference besides the Denver tv market?
Would be the worst decision they could make, sports-wise. Fans couldn't afford to travel to as many away games, since they'd all be a considerable distance away. Athletes would spend WAY more time traveling. Traveling budget would go up, no more bus trips or short flights. For ALL sports. They'd either have to play them every year, or lose rivalries with OU and aTm. They'd be recruiting, for football, mostly southern state players, then expecting them to want to play up north, not against their friends in the Big 12 and surrounding conferences. The weather. How does Big 10 baseball stack up?
Aside from the academic side of things, I don't see how UT benefits at all. It would probably HURT their recruiting in their own state.
The only thing that matters...$$$$$