Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
A few years ago I had a fairly good source at BTN. Something happened - my mistake - and that source decided to ignore me.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
Until recently that is... It took two years but I have finally rehabilitated that relationship.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
This source tells me unequivocally that the B1G has no plans to expand - especially with schools that not members of the AAU.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
Apparently, there are only two programs the B1G would add: Texas and Notre Dame.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
Of course adding either of those would mean another program gets added but lets not muddy the waters with that.
Jeffrey Fuller @jjfuller72 Jul 4
Gotta think Kansas has an inside track... AAU and elevates BBall profile a lot.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
Replying to
@jjfuller72
KU isn't Texas or ND.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
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@jjfuller72
Source was pretty "damn" clear that the B1G doesn't want to expand to 16. Only the carrot of Texas or ND would convince them otherwise.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
Here's the kicker. Oklahoma fans need to look away.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
Source said if the B1G wanted OU they would be in the B1G already. Added that OU would jump on a B1G invite in a NYM but its not coming.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
Source said OU would only get a look as 16 to Texas or ND being #15 and then only if OU is an AAU member.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
I know I'm going to catch holy hell for this... but here goes.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Jul 4
The source said that Iowa State would be invited before OU. It's easier to ramp up athletics than it is to ramp up academics or become AAU.
Craig Amick @camick27 9h9 hours ago
Replying to
@theDudeofWV
You realize Notre Dame isn't AAU, right?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
Yes. ND isn't AAU because of religious issues with some research.
Craig Amick @camick27 7h7 hours ago
Which makes your "source" full of it. But we already all knew that.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
They are not. The fact is the B1G would recognize that ND is not AAU because ND chooses not to be AAU.
glenn chaney @wwgdchaney 6h6 hours ago
You stated that ND would be added and they are not AAU. And said that B1G wouldn't add a non AAU school. Get out of here with that bs
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
It's not BS. ND is not a member of the AAU because of religious issues with some federal research projects.
glenn chaney @wwgdchaney 6h6 hours ago
Still not a member so B1G won't add them.
Faux Lincoln Riley @Lincoln_RileyOU Jul 4
Replying to
@theDudeofWV
You remind me of a lady I met in Vegas that read palms. She told me I'd meet a twitter user that said stupid things.
#immabeliever
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe Jul 4
It isn't as crazy as it sounds. If there is one thing that has always been underestimated in realignment it is the role of academics.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe Jul 4
Now I am not sure the Big Ten would be interested in taking two teams from same state but that is another issue.
Faux Lincoln Riley @Lincoln_RileyOU 13h13 hours ago
I'll bet Justin Biebers left nut that ISU has never come up in B1G exp discussions. Anyone that thinks it has is a massive potato.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
Academics are far more important than fans want to believe.
Faux Lincoln Riley @Lincoln_RileyOU 7h7 hours ago
Again, Iowa St rolled off your twitter tongue. Bruh, you're O'fer life on this subject. Stick to thinking Will Grier will be something
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
Iowa State is a member of the AAU. My source was using ISU as an example that unless OU gets AAU membership B1G will not look at them.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 6h6 hours ago
Dude has a legit point in questioning whether B10 would take non AAU school.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
Big Ten history has already shown Dude to be incorrect (again). Michigan State became Big Ten member long before it became AAU member.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
So no...Dude has no legit point. His arguments always come out from of one position.desperation.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
I disagree. It is a very fair question whether a non-AAU team would be taken by the Big Ten in modern times.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
The fact that they took MSU before they were AAU 75 years before the next round of realignment will commence doesn't prove anything.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
So I think it remains an open question. I don't think anybody can argue that academics are extremely important In B10 exspansion calculus
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
If they become interested in expanding again. I would not be surprised at all if they have the same lineup in 2030 they do today.
Doug @NebGradDubDub Jul 4
Replying to
@theDudeofWV
you need a new source....read between the lines of Tom Osborne quotes last week. It's not hard.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe Jul 4
Those quotes amount to nothing. They are like Bill Synder's quotes last summer
Doug @NebGradDubDub 23h23 hours ago
Tom Osborne has been an AD, CFB committee member and a member of congress. Little more plugged in than Bill.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 14h14 hours ago
If there one truth to expansion talk it is the people who are making the decisions say nothing. Unless their name is boren of course.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 12h12 hours ago
Same person who shared with me UMD to the B1G.
Jeff Pounds @jeffpounds 22h22 hours ago
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@theDudeofWV
That's freaking ridiculous. The B1G would rather have ISU's academics vs. OU's top 5-10 nat'l brand in football? Lol ok.
TheOUBoomer @TheOUBoomer 21h21 hours ago
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@theDudeofWV
sorry dude, I'm not buying that. OUs academics are about the same as Nebraska.. wouldn't be a big issue. It's all about the $$
STLBYU @stlbyu Jul 4
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@theDudeofWV
In this climate it's inevitable ND goes to ACC & WVU follows. So I guess it comes down to TX. If TX stays then B12 survives & expands to 12?
STLBYU @stlbyu Jul 4
If TX goes to B1G, ISU could follow? If that were to happen, OU & OSU to SEC? ND & WVU to ACC? Still don't see P12 taking 4/5 B12 leftovers.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe Jul 4
The SEC is not taking two teams from the same state. Especially small state like Oklahoma.
CaboMark/ArubaMark @markeverly 11h11 hours ago
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@theDudeofWV
I talked to a source that said West Virginia will be dissolved and Puerto Rico will be State 50! WV does nothing for USA except inbreds
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
That's not original or funny.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
B1G is right in that athletics could be improved far more quicky than academics.
Faux Lincoln Riley @Lincoln_RileyOU 7h7 hours ago
Now you speakin for the B1G? What number do I call to donate to your moron-a-thon?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
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@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
Moron? I'm not going to put out info you want to hear. I'm going to put out info I believe is accurate.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
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@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
The facts say my source is accurate. The B1G passed on OU in 2010-11. Why? What has changed to make OU more desirable in 2017?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
The B1G's actions in the past - adding UMD & RU - instead of OU, KU & Mizzou are consistent with what my source said.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
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@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
Even though KU & Mizzou are AAU the B1G looked elsewhere? Why? They need a market large enough to add money.
Faux Lincoln Riley @Lincoln_RileyOU 7h7 hours ago
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@theDudeofWV @MarkKochenderfe
Ur embarrassing yourself. St Louis market not big enough? Stop talking to ur fake source and give
@flugempire a call for the real scoop.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Really? Go ahead and buy stock in the guy who refuses to do a podcast with me.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
Here's where I point out to you that OU's TV market is smaller than both KU & Mizzou's.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
Obviously the B1G values academics more than success on the field.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
All this stuff about OU leaving is coming from fans. B1G isn't interested. So get over it.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe @flugempire
Ask Flugar about this.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DD_0VcDUQAAyk83.jpg
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
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@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
Ask him about this?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DD_1CYTXcAAI8p5.jpg
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
Do you want more? If you believe anything Flugar says you are an idiot.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
This is my favorite. Flug's BTM was saying Fox was all behind B12 expansion.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
So I challenge you this. Go back & read what Flugar said about the Big 12 & the B1G. Find one thing he was right about. Or up front on...
Paul Clark @cyclonereport 6h6 hours ago
Is Big 10 going to poach Iowa St from a viable Big 12? No need. If Big 12 is no longer...different convo. AAU = elite research univ, period.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
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@cyclonereport @Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
I don't follow that arguement. OU is a far better fit & has far more value to the SEC than the B1G. Why is that hard to accept?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
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@cyclonereport @Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
What is this fascination with the B1G?
Faux Lincoln Riley @Lincoln_RileyOU 6h6 hours ago
Zero. Fascinated by your web of lies. B1G's not adding anyone that doesn't add money to a new TV contract. UT/ND ain't B1G'in
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Nobody is. Are you being dense on purpose?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
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@cyclonereport @Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
It is clearly inferior to the SEC & it's TV deal is higher only because it was the last one to get done. SEC has the oldest.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
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@cyclonereport @Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
I guarantee you that OU - not being AAU - would have at least 4 no votes.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@cyclonereport
Only Sooner fans & B1G fanboys think the B12 goes boom. Most see the B12 is better positioned with new revenue models.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @MarkKochenderfe
The evidence is clear. Look at my tweets & articles about the Big 12 & Flugar's posts. Flugar was totally off base.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@cyclonereport
My bet is this: if the current economic trends continue the B12 either merges with the P12 or poaches 2-4 schools from the P12.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @cyclonereport @MarkKochenderfe
Let me put it to you simply.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@Lincoln_RileyOU @cyclonereport @MarkKochenderfe
OU's TV market is too small to provide enough additional revenue to overcome the fact they are not in the AAU.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@MarkKochenderfe @Lincoln_RileyOU
College presidents are ego monsters. They care more about academics than sports.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@wwgdchaney @camick27
If ND wanted to be a member of the AAU they would be admitted as soon as they expressed interest.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@wwgdchaney @camick27
OU is not a member of the AAU because they do not currently meet the standards for admission.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Replying to
@wwgdchaney @camick27
There is a big difference in why ND isn't AAU & why OU isn't AAU.
STLBYU @stlbyu 6h6 hours ago
@flugempire What is your source saying about only AAU members will get B1G invite? How many & who from the B12 are AAU members?
Daniel Mountcastle @Expansion_Crush 4h4 hours ago
AAU members with a strong athletic history will get a hard look. But don't expect Rice or Tulane.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 4h4 hours ago
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@Expansion_Crush @stlbyu
No private organization membership is going to determine the potential list of full time or affiliate membership to Big Ten Conference.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 4h4 hours ago
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@flugempire @Expansion_Crush @stlbyu
Big Ten wants like-minded institutions..large flagship schools with research as main identity. Some, not all, AAU schls match description.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 4h4 hours ago
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@flugempire @Expansion_Crush @stlbyu
Michigan State was Big Ten before it became AAU. That fact of history alone smashes this ridiculous myth.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
Replying to
@MarkKochenderfe @theDudeofWV @Lincoln_RileyOU
Big Ten history has already shown Dude to be incorrect (again). Michigan State became Big Ten member long before it became AAU member.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
So no...Dude has no legit point. His arguments always come out from of one position.desperation.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
I disagree. It is a very fair question whether a non-AAU team would be taken by the Big Ten in modern times.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
The fact that they took MSU before they were AAU 75 years before the next round of realignment will commence doesn't prove anything.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
So I think it remains an open question. I don't think anybody can argue that academics are extremely important In B10 exspansion calculus
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
If they become interested in expanding again. I would not be surprised at all if they have the same lineup in 2030 they do today.
Mark Kochenderfer @MarkKochenderfe 7h7 hours ago
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@MarkKochenderfe @theDudeofWV @Lincoln_RileyOU
Membership in AAU is part of core identity of their institutions. All AAU except NU who used to be.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
College presidents are ego monsters. They care more about academics than sports.
