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

[huskymedic]

Htfd Courant: UConn Still In Big 12 Mix After Conference Pares List To 6-8 Schools, Report Says

 

[huskymedic]

Dallas Morning News: Big 12 expansion update: The field appears to be thinning; SMU still alive?

 

[auror]

SI Campus Rush: Big 12 narrows list of expansion schools

Thamel has UConn and Cincy tied for #2 but ignore UConn in article title and on social media. "Cincinnati, Houston & Memphis are among the Big 12 expansion finalists"

His anti-UConn agenda is showing again. What an unprofessional . I am surprised he even mentioned us as tied for number 2. That must mean we are in really good shape. He wouldn't have mentioned us if he didn't have to but he can't look completely wrong either.

It's an article in the college football section of SI online. It's aimed at college football readers. Also, editors not writers usually write headlines.

The troubling thing is that SI does not think our team name will get them clicks or reads in a football section.

 

[huskymedic]

It's an article in the college football section of SI online. It's aimed at college football readers. Also, editors not writers usually write headlines.

The troubling thing is that SI does not think our team name will get them clicks in a football section.

Agree on editors not writers regarding titles - I could have been clearer (but Thamel is still not a UConn fan by any stretch) - They do have a BIG 12 EXPANSION LIST CINCINNATI HOUSTON MEMPHIS UCONN as first #tag.

 

[jostar1]

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN · 6h6 hours ago
Last night, @TheMediaGuides reported that Big 12 had narrowed list to 6 to 8 schools, essentially BYU and the AAC usual suspects.

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@ChuckCarltonDMN @kbohls @TheMediaGuides
This is all a joke/show. When they voted for expansion they knew BYU#11 & Cinci/UH for 12-13.

Kirk Bohls ‏@kbohls · 17m17 minutes ago
At this point, I'll be surprised if the Big 12 doesn't add Houston and either Cincy or UConn.


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Austin American-Statesman sports columnist Kirk Bohls.

 

[huskymedic]

Jason Williams@jwilliamscincy 1 hour ago
I have confirmed Big 12 informed UC it has made initial cut and advancing in expansion process. That's all I know at this time.

UC makes Big 12's first round of cuts

 

[huskymedic]

The Sporting News: The Big 12 expansion beauty pageant is an ugly show for all involved

 

[Hoophound]

Need to lean on ESPN all the way to the end. They can punch the ticket even if it is us vs. Cincy for that last spot.

 

[Adios]

What exactly happens in the "next round of cuts"?

 

[huskymedic]

What exactly happens in the "next round of cuts"?

It's the Big 12 man... Rock (Chalk), Paper, Scissors.

 

[Matrim55]

What exactly happens in the "next round of cuts"?

 

[junglehusky]

 

[huskymedic]

Big 12 no longer considering East Carolina, UNLV | WTOP

>>UNLV President Len Jessup and athletic director Tina Kunzer-Murphy issued a statement later in the day to acknowledge the Rebels were no longer being considered. UNLV has been a member of the Mountain West Conference since 1990. “As the landscape of intercollegiate athletics continues to change, ensuring UNLV is properly positioned and is a member of a conference that is the best fit for our university and community remains part of our long-term vision,” the statement said. “We remain committed to fulfilling our responsibility to be a strong and successful member of the Mountain West.”<<

 

[MattMang23]

I didn't realize UNLV was ever a candidate. I expect CCSU to make the same announcement any moment now.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

HAHAHA Air Force is still in - this is so ridiculous.

Air Force survives first Big 12 expansion cut, source says

 

[huskymedic]

HAHAHA Air Force is still in - this is so ridiculous.

Air Force survives first Big 12 expansion cut, source says

Yeah but this stipulation is interesting: "Air Force is apparently still in the running for a spot in the Big 12, but only as a prospective “football only" member."

That lends some credence to the multiple model scenarios that have been floated.

 

[Charley Horse]

Dog and pony show?

So UConn and SMU are in?

 

[SAMCRO]

This is a friggin joke. At this rate I wouldn't be surprised if the B12 held a pressed where Bowlsby is at a podium with the hats of BYU, UC, UCONN, UH, CSU, Memphis, and probably a hybrid hat combining UCF/USF (since the twitteratzi can't distinguish the two) lined up in front of him. After thanking God, his parents, and the Administrators of the B12 schools for making him the person he is today and guiding his decision.... he will one by one put the hat(s) on of the 2 or 4 teams selected to join the B12.

 

[huskymedic]

UNM not among Big 12's expansion finalists

>>“Having the UNM Lobos considered in the expansion of the Big 12 Conference has given us the opportunity to showcase our Athletics Program, UNM, Albuquerque and New Mexico,” Frank wrote in a statement to the Journal. “This process has allowed us to reflect the pride we have in our successes and the commitment of our amazing fan base. We received very positive feedback from the Big 12, and look forward to continuing as a proud and competitive member of the Mountain West Conference in the upcoming season. Go Lobos!”<<

 

[MattMang23]

UNM not among Big 12's expansion finalists

>>“Having the UNM Lobos considered in the expansion of the Big 12 Conference has given us the opportunity to showcase our Athletics Program, UNM, Albuquerque and New Mexico,” Frank wrote in a statement to the Journal. “This process has allowed us to reflect the pride we have in our successes and the commitment of our amazing fan base. We received very positive feedback from the Big 12, and look forward to continuing as a proud and competitive member of the Mountain West Conference in the upcoming season. Go Lobos!”<<

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[HuskyHawk]

Yeah but this stipulation is interesting: "Air Force is apparently still in the running for a spot in the Big 12, but only as a prospective “football only" member."

That lends some credence to the multiple model scenarios that have been floated.

This and Colo State being "back in" make me wonder whether the BYU and somebody else in the mountains for football only has some legs. That could be good or bad for us, depending on whether you think Houston is a lock.

 

[HuskyBandDad]

This and Colo State being "back in" make me wonder whether the BYU and somebody else in the mountains for football only has some legs. That could be good or bad for us, depending on whether you think Houston is a lock.

If this is true then they have a death wish with ESPN and FOX

 

[DarthGrumpy]

This is a friggin joke. At this rate I wouldn't be surprised if the B12 held a pressed where Bowlsby is at a podium with the hats of BYU, UC, UCONN, UH, CSU, Memphis, and probably a hybrid hat combining UCF/USF (since the twitteratzi can't distinguish the two) lined up in front of him. After thanking God, his parents, and the Administrators of the B12 schools for making him the person he is today and guiding his decision.... he will one by one put the hat(s) on of the 2 or 4 teams selected to join the B12.

And then he will accidentally pull the wrong hat.

Or his hand will move towards a hat that is not U Houston and a little red laser dot will appear in the middle of his chest and then he will quickly announce that U Houston is in.

 

[CTMike]

Hard to imagine the B12 handling this any more poorly.

 

[JMick]

Hard to imagine the B12 handling this any more poorly.

If they actually wanted to expand, they should have just shut up after they announced they were not expanding, and then announced the additions at a later date. All of this means that people are not happy and are willingly to blab to whoever to get their own points across. The Big XII is so divided on this issue and who they want and that's why it's a media circus.