Re: The Big 12 Conference and National realignment
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:43 am
I think it’s safe to say that the conference is not in any state of dissolving at this point, so might be time to rename the thread?
Eh it'll probably be in a state of panic again. Just give it a few yearsAnthony_Hugo98 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:43 am I think it’s safe to say that the conference is not in any state of dissolving at this point, so might be time to rename the thread?
Possible but I kind of doubt it. I think the college sport scene is evolving into 4 super conferences: SEC, B1G, B12 and the ACC. There will likely be some movement in those conferences to pick up other teams that want to make a move and to shed their losers for something more optimal.Cratedigger wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:40 amEh it'll probably be in a state of panic again. Just give it a few yearsAnthony_Hugo98 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:43 am I think it’s safe to say that the conference is not in any state of dissolving at this point, so might be time to rename the thread?
This seemed imminent a few weeks ago. Now I am wondering if it happens. Pac-10 making a big effort to stay together and the B12 is talking to Memphis. I think the Big XII just needs to be patient here.beautyfromashes wrote: ↑Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:22 pmI'm reading the speculation as well. It does sound like a possibility and that after/if one makes the jump that others will follow. Grabbing the four corners and some lesser pieces from the ACC once it dissolves (Clemson, FSU and others go B1G or SEC) we have the basis for a very good conference. Sure wish we still had Mizzou and Nebraska.Highlander wrote: ↑Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:33 pmIt has not been confirmed as of yet but it's certainly more than just speculation at least with respect to Arizona and Colorado. So I wouldn't say "didn't happen", it just hasn't been confirmed as of today.
There's definitely smoke here! Colorado makes too much sense. They've been terrible in the Pac12. They have historic connections in the Big12 and they desperately need to recruit in Texas. Deion Sanders playing for the Cowboys probably makes that a larger possibility. The question to me is does Arizona follow directly after them? I think that might be the reason for visiting Memphis (if that happened). If it's just Colorado added, you likely need another add to get an even number. Memphis is probably the next best team available.Highlander wrote: ↑Thu Jun 15, 2023 12:21 pm This seemed imminent a few weeks ago. Now I am wondering if it happens. Pac-10 making a big effort to stay together and the B12 is talking to Memphis. I think the Big XII just needs to be patient here.
Won't do much for the B12's football presence but it will further establish them as the premier basketball conference. I'd still like to see the B12 pull in some of the PAC12 teams to shore up the football side.Cratedigger wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:20 am Looks like UConn may be announcing their invitation to the Big 12 sometime this week
Personally, I’d rather see San Diego State. Gets the Pacific time zone, strong in football and basketball and would make it even easier for Pac12 teams to defect.Highlander wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 11:26 am Won't do much for the B12's football presence but it will further establish them as the premier basketball conference. I'd still like to see the B12 pull in some of the PAC12 teams to shore up the football side.
Seeing numerous rumors of a U Arizona move tooTheSmokinPun wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:09 pm Colorado seems like they could announce any day now, & the border states would all follow them easily. Just a matter of time after that disastrous press conference from the commissioner last Friday.
Is there a chance to bring Big 12 tournament soccer if not NCAA championships to the KC Current Stadium? It’s certainly right sized.
One step closer to being officialbeautyfromashes wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:10 pm Colorado to rejoin Big 12 Conference, per sources
https://www.si.com/college/colorado/bu ... er-sources
Not official yet but a LOT of smoke here. Probably means a fairly quick move towards 16 members. Not sure if that’s be the other four corners or UConn or ACC teams but I can’t imagine them staying at 13 for much time.
The Big 12 board met again for a conference call Wednesday night and voted unanimously to accept Colorado as a new member for 2024, a person familiar with the Big 12’s discussions confirmed to The Athletic. Colorado’s regents will meet Thursday afternoon, when they’re expected to formally move forward with exiting the Pac-12 and returning to their former league.
Article goes on to talk about how Arizona will likely wait until they see the Pac12 media deal and prefers to stay in the Pac 12. Then talks about how Yormark wants to bring in Uconn as the 14th school but other Big 12 leaders think football first and have their doubts that UConn football can become relevant.But at this point, Yormark is not looking to stand pat at 13 members starting in 2024. He hasn’t been shy about acknowledging he prefers a 14-member league moving forward after Oklahoma and Texas exit for the SEC, and conference sources believe 14 is more likely than 16, barring a disaster in the Pac-12.
But Yormark sees an entry point into New York City. He sees a dominant basketball conference and big-time events at Madison Square Garden. He sees a future in which the Big 12 makes more money down the road by decoupling its media rights package and selling its basketball rights separately. Conference sources say he sees a sort of buy-low opportunity here, a bet that the Big 12 investing in UConn over the rest of the decade will drive up the conference’s value. For him, there’s no hesitation. There’s real conviction.