Key tweets, and it's all gone to Hell.

[NEforceUConn]

Fishy, could you some how block my IP address so I can't read the forums. I'm begging you.

Just use google translator and have the BY appear in Japanese. The info you gain will probably be the same.

 

[kyleslamb]

FWIW This was posted on TOS Main board:

"Word on the street is that an announcement could come as soon as next week. It looks like the 4 schools will be Cincy, Memphis, Houston, and BYU. Still trying to work out the details with BYU on all sports or football only. This comes from the same person that told me on July 1st that the Big 12 would announce they are expanding during the week of Big 12 media days and two weeks later they would anounce the schools. The marketing/merchandising departments of one school has been contacted by the conference and asked if they could have stuff ready by Monday if needed. I'm just sharing what I heard, so TIFWIW and don't shoot the messagenger."

Aside from the butchery of 'messenger', I don't buy it only for one main reason... he loses credibility if he suggests the Big 12 always planned to expand at the meeting. It's clear they were blindsided by the ACC Network, a fact they acknowledged in their announcement, and the decision to expand was set in motion by that event.

That said, I have felt this would wind up being the four selected (if not UCF for Memphis), so it kind of seems about right. Even if true, UConn will probably be on to bigger and better things when the Big Ten picks off OU and Texas six years from now.

 

[huskymedic]

FWIW This was posted on TOS Main board:

"Word on the street is that an announcement could come as soon as next week. It looks like the 4 schools will be Cincy, Memphis, Houston, and BYU. Still trying to work out the details with BYU on all sports or football only. This comes from the same person that told me on July 1st that the Big 12 would announce they are expanding during the week of Big 12 media days and two weeks later they would anounce the schools. The marketing/merchandising departments of one school has been contacted by the conference and asked if they could have stuff ready by Monday if needed. I'm just sharing what I heard, so TIFWIW and don't shoot the messagenger."

Not if Larry the Cable Guy has anything to say about it!!!

Larry The Cable Guy@GitRDoneLarry33 mins ago
This would be awesome! UCF would be a great addition. RT @PetertheNg: @GitRDoneLarry wanna throw some love for UCF to the @Big12Conference

Larry The Cable Guy@GitRDoneLarry 8:29pm via Echofon
@Jake_Trotter Jake they'd be a great addition. 2 largest school in the country, also gives ya'll another good warm weather stadium. Plus

Larry The Cable Guy@GitRDoneLarry 8:29pm via Echofon
@Jake_Trotter with former Husker Scott Frost at the helm they'll soon be doing great things

 

[UConnTrumbull]

FWIW This was posted on TOS Main board:

"Word on the street is that an announcement could come as soon as next week. It looks like the 4 schools will be Cincy, Memphis, Houston, and BYU. Still trying to work out the details with BYU on all sports or football only. This comes from the same person that told me on July 1st that the Big 12 would announce they are expanding during the week of Big 12 media days and two weeks later they would anounce the schools. The marketing/merchandising departments of one school has been contacted by the conference and asked if they could have stuff ready by Monday if needed. I'm just sharing what I heard, so TIFWIW and don't shoot the messagenger."

Yeah, that's a load of horseshitt

 

[WestHartHusk]

FWIW This was posted on TOS Main board:

"Word on the street is that an announcement could come as soon as next week. It looks like the 4 schools will be Cincy, Memphis, Houston, and BYU. Still trying to work out the details with BYU on all sports or football only. This comes from the same person that told me on July 1st that the Big 12 would announce they are expanding during the week of Big 12 media days and two weeks later they would anounce the schools. The marketing/merchandising departments of one school has been contacted by the conference and asked if they could have stuff ready by Monday if needed. I'm just sharing what I heard, so TIFWIW and don't shoot the messagenger."

Interesting that just 25 minutes ago Tramel has us in top 4 (sorry, don't know how to include tweet). Deuling preferences? Negotiations?

 

[FDNY99]

Aside from the butchery of 'messenger', I don't buy it only for one main reason... he loses credibility if he suggests the Big 12 always planned to expand at the meeting. It's clear they were blindsided by the ACC Network, a fact they acknowledged in their announcement, and the decision to expand was set in motion by that event.

That said, I have felt this would wind up being the four selected (if not UCF for Memphis), so it kind of seems about right. Even if true, UConn will probably be on to bigger and better things when the Big Ten picks off OU and Texas six years from now.

The issue with that @kyleslamb is if we get passed over now...fan base is gone. Diehard's will still be around..but the drive to fill the Rent every game..and therefor reduce the subsidy to the athletic dept budget..will fail miserably! That will just lead to a giant circle jerk every time CR comes up in the future..if that even happens again.

 

[WestHartHusk]

Either way, I think we are out of the AAC. You can't sell a schedule with Tulane, Rice, U_F and Tulsa. It was real.

 

[jostar1]

Justin Timberlake‏@jtimberlake
Memphis to the @Big12Conference... let's make this happen!

David Ubben ‏@davidubben · 2h2 hours ago
Not sure even JT can save Memphis from its academic rep. UM may need to promise Big 12 the revenue from an Elvis comeback tour.

 

[CardiffGiant]

FWIW This was posted on TOS Main board:

"Word on the street is that an announcement could come as soon as next week. It looks like the 4 schools will be Cincy, Memphis, Houston, and BYU. Still trying to work out the details with BYU on all sports or football only. This comes from the same person that told me on July 1st that the Big 12 would announce they are expanding during the week of Big 12 media days and two weeks later they would anounce the schools. The marketing/merchandising departments of one school has been contacted by the conference and asked if they could have stuff ready by Monday if needed. I'm just sharing what I heard, so TIFWIW and don't shoot the messagenger."

His source drives a Range Rover and loves Armor All.

 

[UC313]

Justin Timberlake‏@jtimberlake
Memphis to the @Big12Conference... let's make this happen!

David Ubben ‏@davidubben · 2h2 hours ago
Not sure even JT can save Memphis from its academic rep. UM may need to promise Big 12 the revenue from an Elvis comeback tour.

Wheres @bobsdiscountfurniture at? Need the plug more than ever!

 

[huskymedic]

Interesting that just 25 minutes ago Tramel has us in top 4 (sorry, don't know how to include tweet). Deuling preferences? Negotiations?

Yup...

ESPN960Sports@espn960sports 1 hour ago
"BYU and Houston are the leaders. I also think Cincy and UConn are in the top four" @BerryTramel

 

[jostar1]

FWIW This was posted on TOS Main board:

"Word on the street is that an announcement could come as soon as next week. It looks like the 4 schools will be Cincy, Memphis, Houston, and BYU. Still trying to work out the details with BYU on all sports or football only. This comes from the same person that told me on July 1st that the Big 12 would announce they are expanding during the week of Big 12 media days and two weeks later they would anounce the schools. The marketing/merchandising departments of one school has been contacted by the conference and asked if they could have stuff ready by Monday if needed. I'm just sharing what I heard, so TIFWIW and don't shoot the messagenger."

This is not a key tweet. Take it back!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[jostar1]

Matt Schonvisky ‏@MattSchonvisky · 3h3 hours ago
Thanks to @mellinger of the @KCStar for expanding on an interesting take on #Big12Expansion & #UConn - full interview later tonight

Matt Schonvisky ‏@MattSchonvisky · 3h3 hours ago
@srfreeman25 touched on Memphis briefly, stay tuned

Matt Schonvisky ‏@MattSchonvisky · 24m24 minutes ago
Talked prominent TV exec & Big 12 administrators thoughts on potential #UConn addition in next Big 12 expansion series launching shortly

 

[WestHartHusk]

So Matt planted the story about Memphis to drive us to a podcast? I'll go with that, yes I will.

 

[Kevin Caliendo]

Tim Brando wrote that he thinks BYU, CSU, Cincy and UCF with UConn going to ACC once ND goes full member. Assuming, he said, that UConn doesn't "panic. "

 

[buddy]

Tom Groeschen ‏@TomGroeschen 4h4 hours ago
Tuberville on Big 12 expansion, says #UC has made its pitch: 'If it's meant to be, it'll happen.'

Tom Groeschen
@TomGroeschen
Cincinnati Enquirer sports reporter

That is same statement that Mr. Benedict made at one his appearances/interviews. Could it be Tuberville was listening to him?

 

[sportsart]

Tim Brando wrote that he thinks BYU, CSU, Cincy and UCF with UConn going to ACC once ND goes full member. Assuming, he said, that UConn doesn't "panic. "

WTF, WTF and oh yeah. WTF?

ND has zero reason to join the ACC and as has already been stated ND is signed with NBC until 2025. Why do people keep going there?

 

[buddy]

Tim Brando wrote that he thinks BYU, CSU, Cincy and UCF with UConn going to ACC once ND goes full member. Assuming, he said, that UConn doesn't "panic. "

Panic? Is he crazy? This is it!

 

[JMick]

WTF, WTF and oh yeah. WTF?

ND has zero reason to join the ACC and as has already been stated ND is signed with NBC until 2025. Why do people keep going there?

Unless something tells ND they won't be in the playoff without a conference. Which I doubt.

 

[CAHUSKY]

Tim Brando wrote that he thinks BYU, CSU, Cincy and UCF with UConn going to ACC once ND goes full member. Assuming, he said, that UConn doesn't "panic. "

I've listened to Brando discuss realignment on Sirius radio on a couple of occasions and he is absolutely clueless. I'd be happy if he says we aren't in.

 

[HuskyHoosier]

The only reason I would think b12 passes on us is that without GOR we would leave for acc/b10 as soon as seat opens up whereas other candidates are not high on the list for the other conferences. We seem to use up every excuse in the book not to be added.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Matt Schonvisky ‏@MattSchonvisky · 3h3 hours ago
Thanks to @mellinger of the @KCStar for expanding on an interesting take on #Big12Expansion & #UConn - full interview later tonight

Matt Schonvisky ‏@MattSchonvisky · 3h3 hours ago
@srfreeman25 touched on Memphis briefly, stay tuned

Matt Schonvisky ‏@MattSchonvisky · 24m24 minutes ago
Talked prominent TV exec & Big 12 administrators thoughts on potential #UConn addition in next Big 12 expansion series launching shortly

Here is Matt's podcast with Sam Mellinger (KC Star)


Cliff notes:
-Mellinger talked to some Big 12 administrators...specifically mentioned 2 (one a "power broker" the other a more lower-level administrator)
-Power Broker likes UConn's ability to bring in new market in northeast (refers to Neal Pilson's comment on NE exposure)
-Lower-level admin worries about geography and logistics of sending "Baylor women's volleyball to Storrs on a Tuesday"
-No consensus on top expansion candidates from administrators
-Perception of UConn athletics: "respected" in that part of the country
-UConn football would NEED to expand stadium
-Mellinger's opinion on candidates: BYU (FB only), UConn, Cincy, Houston...mentions Big 12 administrators worried about Memphis academics

 

[huskymedic]

Tim Brando wrote that he thinks BYU, CSU, Cincy and UCF with UConn going to ACC once ND goes full member. Assuming, he said, that UConn doesn't "panic. "

Tim Brando: Big 12 needs to make bold expansion move NOW

 

[UCFBfan]

Cincinnati is a hub airport. It's not a deciding factor but it isn't nothing to people worried about travel time.

BDL has daily nonstops to Dallas and Houston and I think Pittsburgh from B12land . Obviously this doesn't matter for FB Charter flights, but it does for olympic sports.

That airport is also technically in Kentucky