Memphis proposing lucrative offer to join Big 12, but it lacks support from conference leadership: Sources

[huskymedic]

-> Memphis’ proposal is described as a “no-risk” concept, according to some in the Big 12, and it also sets a standard, perhaps, of expansion fees to enter a league. The school would (1) take zero distribution for the final five years of the league’s new television deal with ESPN and FOX; (2) add the sponsorships in excess of $150 million over five years; and (3) subject itself to expulsion after 2030-31 if Big 12 deems it is not adding value. <-

 

[TRest]

Just ludicrous. SMU takes no media money, now Memphis is willing to pay-to-play. Good luck AD Dan.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[CTBballfan243]

We’re Doomed!!!!!

 

[phillionaire]

Desperation is a stinky cologne

 

[Drew]

UConn is 100% cooked if they are passing on this btw

 

[Stagnant]

Doesn’t sound too good for UConn does it?

 

[Drew]

 

[Fishy]

It does not change anything for UConn.

Door is basically nailed shut.

 

[huskymedic]

Desperation is a stinky cologne

Eau de Embarras?

 

[cellocgg]

Hey buddy, get to the back of the line

 

[huskymedic]

It does not change anything for UConn.

Door is basically nailed shut.

Status quo till the Great Divide.

 

[Drew]

Passing on this deal with a free out to kick them out in 4 years is just bad business IMO:

 

[ZooCougar]

Better get comfy in the Big East.

We are north of the wall forever.

 

[That Guy]

The doom and gloom here is crazy. We get a few more very good football seasons under our belt combined with basketball continuing to be elite and I can see an invite in our future.

 

[TRest]

Passing on this deal with a free out to kick them out in 4 years is just bad business IMO:

That is some porkchop tied to their neck to get the B12 dog to play with them.

 

[MKH2317]

I don’t really see this as a no for UConn. I see it as a F-No for Memphis

 

[ZooCougar]

I don’t really see this as a no for UConn. I see it as a F-No for Memphis

It’s a no. We need to step up our game and plan for life without P4 membership.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[CL82]

I'd like to think that were the big 12 to invite us they might be able to get a little something something from PeoplesBank. No promises, but it could well be something near six figures.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[RSTuthill]

Wake me up in 5 years.

 

[Vowelguy]

Reminds me of the time Kramer got fired from a job even though he wasnt actually an employee.

 

[jostar1]

I give Memphis points for trying. What is UConn doing?

 

[cellocgg]

I give Memphis points for trying. What is UConn doing?

Getting blue balls from Brett Yormark and his empty words

 

[zls44]

I give Memphis points for trying. What is UConn doing?

Winning championships.

 

[Ha Who]

At least they have some backers we have Senator Tweedledee and Tweedledum

 

[mike012]

Wow 200 million and they still said no thanks. That’s bad. Bad bad bad

 

[Greedo]

UConn>>>>>>>>>>Memphis. This doesn’t mean we’re never getting in. Memphis would be a very bleh add for any conference. Our football program needs to improve, but adding UConn would be a much more hyped add from the media because of the basketball excellence.

 

[ZooCougar]

I give Memphis points for trying. What is UConn doing?

This is not the kind of rejection you want going public.