Big 12 expansion candidates down to at least 12 schools, sources say

[UC1985]

I would imagine the Top 5 on that list has to be BYU, UH, UC, UConn, UCF-- in no particular order

If it's 2 teams in, I can stomach Houston and BYU getting in.. What will make me vomit is Cincy beating us for this, allegedly Memphis is out.. If Memphis got in with a 4 team addition I'd lose my marbles.

 

[80shusky]

The best thing we can hope for if we don't get in is that no other AAC teams get in. At least it keeps our league intact for the moment. While the basketball leaves something to be desired we have a decent football league. It would be a shame if we got left behind and other AAC teams were taken. I think the league has proven that we can get some respect given multiple team's inclusion in last year's tournament. We need to win our games while we are here and win our league.

 

[beakumhawks]

I hate this damn conference with a passion. I miss the old Big 8

Big 12 deal may be brewing between UT, Houston | Hookem.com

 

[80shusky]

So starts the horse trading...

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I'm pretty sure that article has been around for a couple months.

 

[JMick]

I'm pretty sure that article has been around for a couple months.

July 21st, in fact.

 

[Ewekon]

I have been to both Maine and Oklahoma. I prefer Maine. We beat Maine. We are in.

 

[Hold the Chee]

After being at the Maine UConn game (albeit a little buzzed off of natural lights and $9 stadium beers to ease the pain) I can't comprehend how they beat this Houston team last year. Boggles my mind. After watching Houston today they deserve to be in the Big 12 since football runs the almighty money meter stick.

Looking back on my thoughts I realize I'm being a pessimist but Houston seems like a shoe in.

 

[borninansonia]

Texas does not want another strong team in Texas, competing for recruits. They have enough competition already. I (informed by a friend from Texas) think yesterday's Houston game scared Texas, and Texas will do everything they can to prevent Houston from joining.

 

[Leebo]

Texas does not want another strong team in Texas, competing for recruits. They have enough competition already. I (informed by a friend from Texas) think yesterday's Houston game scared Texas, and Texas will do everything they can to prevent Houston from joining.

The politicians in Texas who have been lobbying for this aren't going to stop because of a single game result.

 

[upstater]

You never know what people are thinking.

A Houston v. Texas rivalry could eventually replace what they had with A&M, and that would hurt A&M.

If Texas is thinking long term and about leaving the conference, they could easily push for Houston.

I'll tell you which teams from Texas shouldn't be in the B12: TCU and Baylor. Despite their success from the last decade, these schools don't have large constituencies AND they are filling a vacuum in a talent rich area, a vacuum that should have more naturally fallen to Houston if things had played out right.

 

[djct1999]

You never know what people are thinking.

A Houston v. Texas rivalry could eventually replace what they had with A&M, and that would hurt A&M.

If Texas is thinking long term and about leaving the conference, they could easily push for Houston.

I'll tell you which teams from Texas shouldn't be in the B12: TCU and Baylor. Despite their success from the last decade, these schools don't have large constituencies AND they are filling a vacuum in a talent rich area, a vacuum that should have more naturally fallen to Houston if things had played out right.

And OU and A&M can form a new Red River Rivalry in the SEC. Those are big if's that is way too early to say who the real winners are.

 

[Paesano]

The Houston political thing might be getting a little over blown. First of all, it is probably just reps from the Houston area that are fighting for this, not the whole legislature. Second, while UT might get a stronger presence in Houston in exchange for supporting Houston, it might not be as valuable as keeping their athletics programs in Austin stronger. And does Houston really want UT to have a stronger presence in Houston? Are they that stupid?

 

[Leebo]

The Houston political thing might be getting a little over blown. First of all, it is probably just reps from the Houston area that are fighting for this, not the whole legislature.

It's just the governor, some nobody

 

[SixRings]

The Houston political thing might be getting a little over blown. First of all, it is probably just reps from the Houston area that are fighting for this, not the whole legislature. Second, while UT might get a stronger presence in Houston in exchange for supporting Houston, it might not be as valuable as keeping their athletics programs in Austin stronger. And does Houston really want UT to have a stronger presence in Houston? Are they that stupid?

I think for $30 million a year they take that chance.

 

[Paesano]

It's just the governor, some nobody

That is one person, not their entire government. My point still holds.

 

[CallMeBruce]

You never know what people are thinking.

A Houston v. Texas rivalry could eventually replace what they had with A&M, and that would hurt A&M.

If Texas is thinking long term and about leaving the conference, they could easily push for Houston.

I'll tell you which teams from Texas shouldn't be in the B12: TCU and Baylor. Despite their success from the last decade, these schools don't have large constituencies AND they are filling a vacuum in a talent rich area, a vacuum that should have more naturally fallen to Houston if things had played out right.

TCU is fine, since that gives them a team in Dallas. Houston would have been a nice fit instead of Baylor.

 

[Paesano]

For myself, I hope the B1G wants us and swoops in to steal us before we make a mistake and marry the B12. I hope the B12 talk gets them moving sooner than they had planned to.

Wishful thinking but, hey, why not?

 

[HuskyFich]

 

[Leebo]

That is one person, not their entire government. My point still holds.

I never said it was the entire government, and also it's more than just him. Your point that it's only local Houston reps doesn't hold, but you can say it again if it makes you feel better

 

[JonnyRI]

Is this a joke? Did Alabama not make the cut either?

 

[Dogbreath2U]

Is this a joke? Did Alabama not make the cut either?

And Notre Dame isn't being considered either, sources reveal....

 

[Adios]

After being at the Maine UConn game (albeit a little buzzed off of natural lights and $9 stadium beers to ease the pain) I can't comprehend how they beat this Houston team last year. Boggles my mind. After watching Houston today they deserve to be in the Big 12 since football runs the almighty money meter stick.

Looking back on my thoughts I realize I'm being a pessimist but Houston seems like a shoe in.

We won with defense. I should have ran onto the damn field. Will probably be a while before that happens again.

 

[Jerry1714]

I still don't see it.

I hope they really are out, but has anyone confirmed it other than ESPN? Memphis President seems to think they are still in contention

 

[huskymedic]

I hope they really are out, but has anyone confirmed it other than ESPN? Memphis President seems to think they are still in contention

AP Source: Memphis, Temple cut from Big 12 expansion field

>>The Big 12 has narrowed the field of candidates for possible expansion to 11 schools, with Memphis and Temple among the latest to be cut from consideration, a person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press. The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the Big 12 will not be making public any of its dealings with schools interested in joining the 10-team conference.<<