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[CL82]

Dude, it's a freaking message board. Relax and perhaps find a new hobby.

#3 now just move on down to 4.

 

[jostar1]

Andy smith ‏@Doctor_alesmith · Sep 6
@flugempire do u have any thoughts about cau and Huston as b1g members

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · Sep 6
@Doctor_alesmith In a B1G 20 member world...which might take another generation to happen...a CSU could fit. Houston, not so much

Cougar Football Feed ‏@UHFootballFeed · 6h6 hours ago
@flugempire UH poured foundations for expansion to 60K on advice from Delany. CSU building 36K seats with little room for expand. U do math.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 6h6 hours ago
@UHFootballFeed On advice from Delany? Do you have a link...if not where are you hearing this from? Is from a UH paper or source?

Cougar Football Feed ‏@UHFootballFeed · 3h3 hours ago
@flugempire B1G visited UH ~2 yrs ago. Gave UH long checklist. 60K stadium was one. PBK chapter another (TBA in Oct). B1G will visit again.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 6h6 hours ago
@UHFootballFeed You have the right Coach...the correct President...but B1G is not the right place. UH not land grant...not huge research $

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 6h6 hours ago
@UHFootballFeed Dont get me wrong...UH has research expenditures $....and is a rising university with more and more on campus students

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 6h6 hours ago
@UHFootballFeed
UH is a B12 & PAC candidate...not B1G.
No AAU/no Land a Grant status/no big time research $ = no shot at B1G

 

[jostar1]

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
UH is not a Big 12 candidate. I don't know who is promoting that but they are just trolling UH fans.

Todd Cunningham ‏@TCunningham50 · 2h2 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Texas would never allow it.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
@TCunningham50 Other reasons too. Dismal TV ratings for UH. Doesn't expand footprint. TV partners want southeast now southwest.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
@TCunningham50 That's not to say UH's program isn't worthy. It is...just location, location, location....

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
@MHWharton Flugar knows nothing. I'm not sure how someone who claims to have B1G connections knows who the Big 12 is considering.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
@MHWharton It's not like Bowlsby calls up JD and tells him the gossip.

 

[jostar1]

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 53m53 minutes ago
I know nothing?
I have no sources?
Did you miss last week Dude?

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire
Greg Flugaur retweeted Coastal Fans

…

Hummmm....

Where did I hear this earlier today?....I can't remember.

Huuummmm...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 50m50 minutes ago
We at @flugempire were fortunate enough to break yet anorher story here on our teitter page while the Dude was asking me to leave him alone

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 46m46 minutes ago
Now on the question of Houston and for those Cougars who follow me...they know where BTM stands on issue of Houston possible trip to P5.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 46m46 minutes ago
I have been direct and honest with Cougar fans...I have tweeted out my personal belief UH would be down 5th on my list for B12 expansion...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 44m44 minutes ago
But for now B1G perception is UH is right there with BYU and UCF for 2017 expansion.
I have been direct with the reasons why.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 43m43 minutes ago
UH has a leg up on one major B12 expansion metric...relationship/politics in Texas.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 40m40 minutes ago
But again, fortunate to get the word 8 hours before FOX/ESPN announced Coastal Carolina was going FBS...we broke our 4th story (documented)

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 39m39 minutes ago
And we believe we have the 5th in the hopper with FOX getting AT LEAST 50% of B1G new TV contract. More on that on Sept 25th.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 38m38 minutes ago
I will continue to attempt to give you breaking underground stories....
Dude will keep up with his whiplash comments.

 

[jostar1]

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
On Sept 1st BTM says nothing has changed..BYU-UH-UCF.

Daniel Freer ‏@DWFreer · 1h1 hour ago
@flugempire Not sure why UH is mentioned. They do not bring in additional TV markets, additional recruiting, for B12

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 1h1 hour ago
@DWFreer I agree with many of those thoughts...however Houston is getting taken over by SEC. B12 is bleeding in UH.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 1h1 hour ago
@DWFreer Also..UH being mentioned as top 3 goes to the heart of how decisions are made in B12. UH is considered top 3 for B12 by B1G b/c ...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 1h1 hour ago
@DWFreer .besides #11 UCF being pushed by FOX..the 12th member will be a compromised choice of Texas/ESPN faction. UH can't be crossed out..

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 1h1 hour ago
@DWFreer Politics in Texas will play a part and if it's the leading variable on the 12th pick then UH will have a good shot. UH or BYU is 12

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 1h1 hour ago
@DWFreer There is not going to be B12 Conf Network unless Conf implodes first. So UH location of being another Texas school doesn't hurt UH

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 58m58 minutes ago
Here is the deal....Houston is going to make it very difficult for UT to put their stamp of approval on B12 expansion without including UH.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 57m57 minutes ago
UCF-BYU-UH are the 3 leading candidates for 2017 according to BTM.
Again...I'm being asked "why Houston?" Why is Houston in the top 3?

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 56m56 minutes ago
Because at some point when the trigger is pulled on B12 expansion everyone will know who finally said yes to pulling the trigger..Texas.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 55m55 minutes ago
So when it happens does UT legislatures in Austin and the University take the road of least resistance in the political sphere within Texas?

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 54m54 minutes ago
Or does Texas and its leadership in Austin take the road of puncturing the opportunity of UH to attain full Tier 1 Acedemics/Research &...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 54m54 minutes ago
...to take away its best chance to attain the ability to compete in athletics at the highest level which would build the front porch of UH?

 

[DarthGrumpy]

If XII adds Houston due at least in part to Texas politics, Oklahoma will be on the next train to the PAC ,SEC or B1G.

 

[pj]

Oklahoma's on that train already.

Is UCF much better? They just lost to FIU.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

The Franchise Sports‏@FranchiseOK 10h10 hours ago
GMen Question:If the Big 12 split up today, Which teams would go where?

GR EG SW AIM SHOW‏@ GS WA im 10h10 hours ago
#Sooners, #OKState to #SEC, #UT, #TexasTech, #KState, #KUfball to #Pac12, #WVU to #ACC, #ISU to #B1G. #TCU, #Baylor?

John OHearn‏@jdohearn 10h10 hours ago
@GSw aim @FranchiseOK you really think P12 would take Tech and KSU? I just don't see it.

GR EG SW AIM SHOW‏@GSw aim 9h9 hours ago
They want to get 16, add Central time zone to sell #Pac12 Network, which isn't carried nationwide like #SEC, #BTN.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Iowa State in the B1G?? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 6h6 hours ago
AT&T wants equity in PACN. AT&T/DirecTV will also want PACN to grab hold into the state of Texas.

Doug ‏@NebGradDubDub 5h5 hours ago
@flugempire funny, I've been saying this for months

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 5h5 hours ago
@NebGradDubDub Yes sir

Jon WilnerVerified account ‏@wilnerhotline 6h6 hours ago
To be clear, per sources: AT&T would not buy an equity stake in the Pac12Nets, it would TAKE an equity stake in exchange for DTV carriage.

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 6h6 hours ago
@wilnerhotline Depending on how big a slice PAC has to give up...and of course AT&T would want PAC to eventually enter into state of Texas.

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 5h5 hours ago
AT&T getting an equity slice of the PACN will only pour gasoline on the PAC 12 expansion fire. Not water...not water.....fire.

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 5h5 hours ago
Just like ESPN/SEC with the development of the SECN wanted to expand into new markets of Missouri and Texas (A&M)...so will AT&T add fuel

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 5h5 hours ago
And with the approaching development of the ACCN (yes, it's happening) there will be a dynamic shift in Conf realignment in 2026..or..sooner

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 5h5 hours ago
The "sooner" depending on Texas.

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 5h5 hours ago
With a slice of equity in hand (when it happens) AT&T will want to grow the value of the PACN..have it succeed..have it cobble it together..

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 5h5 hours ago
..with future possible enterprises. Conf Networks are not going away. Big 12, in its current form, can't get Conf Net. You get the picture?

 

[BoatShow]

Iowa State in the B1G?? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Kansas in the PAC? GEOGRAPHY BE DAMNED

 

[Husky92]

Greg Flugaur‏@flugempire 5h5 hours ago
And with the approaching development of the ACCN (yes, it's happening) there will be a dynamic shift in Conf realignment in 2026..or..sooner

2026!?!?!

Shoot me now!

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Iowa State in the B1G?? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

100% agree there. Unless taking on Iowa St is somehow a prerequisite for getting some combination of Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas that is not going to happen.

 

[pj]

That arrangement would never happen. Kansas would go B1G rather than Pac and Pac would be just as happy with ISU+KSU as with doubling down in Kansas. B1G would much prefer Kansas to doubling down in Iowa. So big gains to switching Kansas and ISU.

 

[Sea Goat]

That arrangement would never happen. Kansas would go B1G rather than Pac and Pac would be just as happy with ISU+KSU as with doubling down in Kansas. B1G would much prefer Kansas to doubling down in Iowa. So big gains to switching Kansas and ISU.

If there is critical thought involved, then the B1G should prefer UConn to Kansas or ISU or nearly anyone else.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

#WVU to #ACC,

If the ACC was going to consider adding WVU they would be in that conference already.

The traditional ACC stuffed shirts view WVU with such disdain that they'll never be considered.

 

[UConn9604]

If the ACC was going to consider adding WVU they would be in that conference already.

The traditional ACC stuffed shirts view WVU with such disdain that they'll never be considered.

All true, but sadly, I think WVU has more in common with the traditional ACC -- or even the expanded ACC through 2011 -- than Louisville did (and fits in a tighter travel footprint, too).

 

[Ha Who]

Kansas in the PAC? GEOGRAPHY BE DAMNED

You are forgetting CR rule number 1

 

[DarthGrumpy]

If there is critical thought involved, then the B1G should prefer UConn to Kansas or ISU or nearly anyone else.

If the B1G could pick anyone they want, UConn would be between 4th and 6th on the list with Texas, UNC & UVA clearly ahead and grouped with Oklahoma and G Tech. U Texas brings football (or so they say), AAU and Texas's population (#2 - 27 million)to the B1G. UNC brings arguably the biggest basketball brand name (UNC deserving the death penalty aside), AAU, and North Carolina's growing population (#9 - just under 10 million). UVA brings AAU and allows the B1G to encircle the influential DC market. Oklahoma brings football cred; but, no AAU and a state, while growing, is not affluent and is just ahead in population (#28 - 3.9 million) over CT #29 - 3.8 million). But, if Oklahoma is part of the package to get Texas, then they pull way ahead. Georgia Tech brings some football history, AAU status, major research money, and access to Georgia' population (#8 - 10 million); but, they are a distant #2 in GA behind the Bulldogs. Thus, how the B1G values those aspects in comparison to UConn (basketball brand, access to NYC & Boston, hockey, and near AAU status) would be the question. I believe that Kansas would actually be behind UConn with equal weight in basketball, but located in a smaller (#34 - 2.9 million) in a low growth state and less sports to offer (no hockey, no soccer, football about the same, not likely to add lax).

 

[jostar1]

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
As I mentioned on Tuesday.
Couple of items we were told on ACCN
1) Announcement of ACCN before 2015 FB season is over.
2) Launch for August.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
3) Shorter run-up between announcement and launch of ACCN vs SECN in May 2013- Aug 2014.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
4) for a subscription ACCN-ESPN are looking at different options to give to consumers different camera views of FB games.toggle back n forth

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
We were given a ;5)but we don't understand what was told to us. Something along the lines of permanent TV video structure at each ACC school

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
The launch date of August 2016 is only question mark according to what was told. But announcement is in the hopper.

 

[NickyNewark]

If the B1G could pick anyone they want, UConn would be between 4th and 6th on the list with Texas, UNC & UVA clearly ahead and grouped with Oklahoma and G Tech. U Texas brings football (or so they say), AAU and Texas's population (#2 - 27 million)to the B1G. UNC brings arguably the biggest basketball brand name (UNC deserving the death penalty aside), AAU, and North Carolina's growing population (#9 - just under 10 million). UVA brings AAU and allows the B1G to encircle the influential DC market. Oklahoma brings football cred; but, no AAU and a state, while growing, is not affluent and is just ahead in population (#28 - 3.9 million) over CT #29 - 3.8 million). But, if Oklahoma is part of the package to get Texas, then they pull way ahead. Georgia Tech brings some football history, AAU status, major research money, and access to Georgia' population (#8 - 10 million); but, they are a distant #2 in GA behind the Bulldogs. Thus, how the B1G values those aspects in comparison to UConn (basketball brand, access to NYC & Boston, hockey, and near AAU status) would be the question. I believe that Kansas would actually be behind UConn with equal weight in basketball, but located in a smaller (#34 - 2.9 million) in a low growth state and less sports to offer (no hockey, no soccer, football about the same, not likely to add lax).

Very good post but Uconn's position should be higher IMO due to eastern demo and wealth....I could see an OKIE/UCONN or VT/Uconn add to achieve B1g type longterm goals ...of course Texas is desirable to many but would want too many concessions and NC academic problems make them toxic now making UConn more appealing. 1 east and 1 south or west for now in my opinion.

 

[Sea Goat]

If the ACC was going to consider adding WVU they would be in that conference already.

The traditional ACC stuffed shirts view WVU with such disdain that they'll never be considered.

How stuffed can those shirts be if they took Louisville?

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Very good post but Uconn's position should be higher IMO due to eastern demo and wealth....I could see an OKIE/UCONN or VT/Uconn add to achieve B1g type longterm goals ...of course Texas is desirable to many but would want too many concessions and NC academic problems make them toxic now making UConn more appealing. 1 east and 1 south or west for now in my opinion.

No argument from me. I was looking at this from a clean slate, i.e. no politics (yeah right), no GOR, etc. Basically evaluating a Christmas list for the B1G assuming certain constraints, like geography (the B1G is not going to poach UCLA from the PAC) and schools in the SEC would not likely leave that home for the B1G (my own belief that Missouri may and the wider internet rumor that Vanderbilt would aside).

 

[jostar1]

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 9h9 hours ago
B12 expansion committee leaders have either visited or called all candidates this week.

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 9h9 hours ago
Decision makers have been inundated with data and has Fox on their side helping with television numbers

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 9h9 hours ago
WVU president is confident that B12 will expand by at least two in the near future.

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 9h9 hours ago
Committee is especially impressed with what Memphis has been able to do with their program in only a few years. FedEx money nice too

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 9h9 hours ago
Baylor is pushing hard for Houston and BYU still has a lot of support as well.

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 9h9 hours ago
ESPN may be trying to block BYU addition by encouraging them to hold out for all sports invite.

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 8h8 hours ago
@CalGTR ESPN pays less to BYU for the content they get then would if BYU were to join B12

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 8h8 hours ago
@CalGTR not saying they don't have a good relationship just hearing that ESPN is trying to block a move

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 8h8 hours ago
@CalGTR also not in ESPN best interests for B12 to strengthen

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 8h8 hours ago
@CalGTR ESPN has cast their lot with ACC for better or worse

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 6h6 hours ago
@rodfarley it's a money thing. B12 dissolving after GOR expires is in ESPN best interests.hopes to ferret UT OU WVU KU to other places

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 6h6 hours ago
@rodfarley get the teams they want most without another huge TV deal for B12

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 5h5 hours ago
@ronnie_walls gut feeling is that we go to four with UC UCF BYU and Boise. Adds the most TV sets and the best competition.

MH3 ‏@MH3 · 5h5 hours ago
@ronnie_walls but I believe the western additions will be in football only

 

[FfldCntyFan]

How stuffed can those shirts be if they took Louisville?

Not a bad point as WVU's academic profile is clearly ahead of Louisville's. The thing is the ACC schools in question (UVA, UNC, Duke, Wake) have had this view of WVU for a century. Louisville only hit their radar recently.