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[jostar1]

Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV
UCONN has officially taken UH's place in the Big 12's pecking order.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 5m5 minutes ago
UCONN was the 2nd recommendation made it the Big 12 by IMG/Fox/ESPN lagging BYU by a wide margin.

Greg Young ‏@Gmunz1876 · 5m5 minutes ago
@theDudeofWV you think BYU ever gets in?

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @Gmunz1876 Yes. 12 is only a pit stop to 14.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 5m5 minutes ago
The Huskies were slightly ahead of everyone else because of TV market & basket related tv ratings & merchandising.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 3m3 minutes ago
UH was not wanted by Texas. Or Texas Tech, TCU, OkST, KU, KSU or ISU.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2m2 minutes ago
UCONN & UC are expected to offset slight losses in revenue by adding NCAA basketball tournament credits into the B12 pot. Or else...

BIG XII CHAMPION ‏@GreggHamlin · 3m3 minutes ago
@theDudeofWV Chris I think those two schools are getting an invite, do you concur?

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @GreggHamlin Let's wait. OU, UT, WVU & BU hashed this out. Let's see if the others want to expand.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 8m8 minutes ago
@Gmunz1876 BYU by far is the only school that justifies addition but the Sunday issue couldn't be overcome for Olympic sports.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 3m3 minutes ago
BYU still may be offered a football only membership. If BYU will agree to it.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 29s30 seconds ago
This is just going into the 2/4 meetings. Let's see what comes out the other side.

Royal, Strong, True! ‏@ProvoTown · 4m4 minutes ago
@theDudeofWV You believe BYU and the Huskies will receive invites to the Big 12 after the Feb. meetings?

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @ProvoTown I believe they will be put in front of the presidents and discussed.

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @ProvoTown They could still decide to wait.

 

[coachcap]

"don't be breaking my heart" It is going to be a long 2 weeks until that Big XII meeting on 2-4-16. This will be quite the roller coaster ride.

 

[mavblues]

Flug's is promising big impactful news re: Oklahoma manana. His spin seems to lean towards getting them in b10.

I didn't take it that way at all. I think a deal has been reached between UT and OK. I think it's UCONN and Cinci. His BTM source, even though close to B1G, has had good insight into goings on in B12.

Could be wrong, but there seems to be growing smoke from a lot of places. Not getting too optimistic yet, though.

 

[mavblues]

Now having seen what the dude has posted, it's the kiss of death....

 

[coachcap]

After working out at the gym, listened to Taylor Z. & Greg McElroy on Sirius 84 on the ride home @ 9:15. They were discusing CR & specifically the Big XII. Their theme was the upcoming meetings of Feb. 4th & the effects on Oklahoma. Would if ?be better for the Sooners to push for expansion & the formation of a conference TV network? OR, should the Sooners explore moving to the B1G or SEC for maximum monetization & stability? They made no bones about the fact that Oklahoma is driving this bus to its end game.

 

[SAMCRO]

We've seen this movie before and know how it ends. Rule #1

 

[Ldandy]

I never asked him anything, and I'm blocked.

You are trying to rationalize the actions of a crazy person. This guys source is a sock puppet that he plays with in front of a mirror.

 

[CL82]

Now having seen what the dude has posted, it's the kiss of death....

Meh, a Dude post is like New England weather, if you don't like it, wait a half hour it will change.

This was my favorite:
Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 3m3 minutes ago
UH was not wanted by Texas. Or Texas Tech, TCU, OkST, KU, KSU or ISU.

Uh, isn't that just the opposite of the crap you were spouting for a couple of months.

 

[NYUConn]

Meh, a Dude post is like New England weather, if you don't like it, wait a half hour it will change.

This was my favorite:
Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 3m3 minutes ago
UH was not wanted by Texas. Or Texas Tech, TCU, OkST, KU, KSU or ISU.

Uh, isn't that just the opposite of the crap you were spouting for a couple of months.

This is the most honest post he ever made because it is a 100% admission he has no idea what he is talking about.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 9m9 minutes ago
Following information is the current working perception of the Big Ten in part due to information passed indirectly by OU contacts.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 5m5 minutes ago
Oklahoma is not willing to bargain. And won't do so on February 4th. CCG + EXP + B12N are not chips to be traded in for false stability.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 2m2 minutes ago
OU has a plan of action..they have been following it since start of 2015. 1) To reform B12. 2) Create B12 that serves best interest of OU

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 3m3 minutes ago
There is now a firm acknowledgement within OU that B12 reform is not going to happen.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 9s9 seconds ago
February 4th meeting, in regards for the future of Oklahoma in the B12, doesn't mean anything. The B12 meeting holds no value for OU.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 13s14 seconds ago
The following quote comes directly from a old Oklahoma contact...a contact which has been way ahead of curve with OU info.......

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 1m1 minute ago
"Expansion in Big 12 without a Big 12 Conf Network is like expanding an Orchestra without playable instruments"

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 3m3 minutes ago
Oklahoma,according to OU contacts, was open to almost all 11/12 combos on expansion. But was most interested in UCONN/CINCY.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 32s32 seconds ago
But Oklahoma was fine with other combos..Houston was also pushed..but East Coast...Eastern additions were of most interest to Oklahoma.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 4m4 minutes ago
Oklahoma is now turning the page. Without a B12 Conference Network with Expansion the B12 can't be the vehicle to serve OU bests interest.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 2m2 minutes ago
Will expansion happen Feb 4th? OU contacts say if it does..it won't be to fulfill OU desires. So probably not...since B12 fought for Dereg.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

The orchestra line is pretty cool

 

[jostar1]

We've seen this movie before and know how it ends. Rule #1

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 4m4 minutes ago
Will expansion happen Feb 4th?
OU contacts say if it does..it won't be to fulfill OU desires.
So probably not...since B12 fought for Dereg.

 

[coachcap]

The orchestra line is pretty cool

We're DOOMED. I saw that line & immediately had a flash back to that scene in Titanic with the band playing on the fantail trying to calm the nerves of the unfortunates.

 

[SAMCRO]

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 9m9 minutes ago
Following information is the current working perception of the Big Ten in part due to information passed indirectly by OU contacts.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 5m5 minutes ago
Oklahoma is not willing to bargain. And won't do so on February 4th. CCG + EXP + B12N are not chips to be traded in for false stability.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 2m2 minutes ago
OU has a plan of action..they have been following it since start of 2015. 1) To reform B12. 2) Create B12 that serves best interest of OU

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 3m3 minutes ago
There is now a firm acknowledgement within OU that B12 reform is not going to happen.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 9s9 seconds ago
February 4th meeting, in regards for the future of Oklahoma in the B12, doesn't mean anything. The B12 meeting holds no value for OU.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 13s14 seconds ago
The following quote comes directly from a old Oklahoma contact...a contact which has been way ahead of curve with OU info..

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 1m1 minute ago
"Expansion in Big 12 without a Big 12 Conf Network is like expanding an Orchestra without playable instruments"

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 3m3 minutes ago
Oklahoma,according to OU contacts, was open to almost all 11/12 combos on expansion. But was most interested in UCONN/CINCY.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 32s32 seconds ago
But Oklahoma was fine with other combos..Houston was also pushed..but East Coast...Eastern additions were of most interest to Oklahoma.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 4m4 minutes ago
Oklahoma is now turning the page. Without a B12 Conference Network with Expansion the B12 can't be the vehicle to serve OU bests interest.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 2m2 minutes ago
Will expansion happen Feb 4th? OU contacts say if it does..it won't be to fulfill OU desires. So probably not...since B12 fought for Dereg.

So Flugs "Impactful. Historic...." update from BTM on OU is that OU is not happy with B12 in its current state, OU wants expansion, OU wants a CG, and OU wants a network or they're out... and they're not bluffing. Hmmm, where have we heard that before... Oh ya, form OU's President over the past week +

 

[CallMeBruce]

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 1m1 minute ago
So what does OU do now? What have they been planning? What is plan B?...plan C? Here we go...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 2m2 minutes ago
You remember what we said here in last 6 months how the B12 Expansion Train was well down the tracks... Read what Boren just said...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 17m17 minutes ago
Boren in a Q&A talked about how they had an outside group look at expansion candidates...how they the EXP Comm had been working on it....

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 16m16 minutes ago
We now...because of the same OU contacts...can now tell you Oklahoma has been working on plan B...plan C for some time....

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 13m13 minutes ago
According to OU contacts. OU has not been directly talking with the Big Ten...with no Big Ten officials on the issues of Realignment. None

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 11m11 minutes ago
There has been no need to. B10 knows what they need to know about the value of OU/KU. Both sides since 2011 knows there is shared interest

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 9m9 minutes ago
Oklahoma & Kansas were not rejected by B10 in 2010/11. B10 needed East Coast EXP when it had its opening...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 8m8 minutes ago
Let me repeat... Boren has had no direct communication with any Big Ten Official on the issues of future realignment. However...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 6m6 minutes ago
Oklahoma has reasons to believe indirectly that they are the next in line to be realigned with the Big Ten Conference,..along with Kansas.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 4m4 minutes ago
Before we get to the question of when and how....we need to put out some info that OU contacts have told us that you would fine interesting.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 2m2 minutes ago
According to OU contacts, no one has worked harder along side Boren to reform the B12 than WVU Gee. As you know the reasons are clear why..

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 2m2 minutes ago
But there is another HUGE reason why Gee has been pulling and pushing the cart of B12 reform. Gee knows B10 future intentions on OU/KU.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 44s44 seconds ago
We didn't know it at the time...but it's the reason why UCONN got the huge late push by EXP COMM. UCONN is what Kansas wanted if EXP happens

 

[Ha Who]

Why do I feel like the ugly girl getting all the attention from the drunks at last call? After being ignored all evening, it feels good to be noticed, even though it is from the weirdest of people

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

This is why it's worth paying some attention to Flug, he doesn't actually spew out nonsense that he passes off as definitive fact. He readily tells you his stuff is partially speculative and based on beliefs from people (supposedly) in a position to know. Whether he's right on this stuff, who knows, but at least he admits it.

 

[UConnMike04]

What actually gets me excited, despite the sources, this is the first time ever all the Twitter guys (Dude, Flug, Yoda, Etc) are all in agreement that it's us and Cincy when/if they expand. All we need is MH and we'd be golden!

 

[Husky25]

If UConn is the apple of the Big XII's eye, it is all the more reason the Big Ten eases their non-existent AAU requirement and preemptively extends an invitation to UConn.

 

[GemParty]

If OK/KU go B1G where will that leave us? So close, yet so far.

 

[amory]

If UConn is the apple of the Big XII's eye, it is all the more reason the Big Ten eases their non-existent AAU requirement and preemptively extends an invitation to UConn.

This was always the problem with that argument, for me.

It's pretty clear the Big 12, if they're going to expand, is interested in adding UConn. Ok, so where's our preemptive B1G or ACC invite? In the mail?

The Big 12 invite is the only potential invite. If the B1G or the ACC wanted us, we would've been invited. They were never waiting for someone else to want us first.

 

[Stinger92860]

This was always the problem with that argument, for me.

It's pretty clear the Big 12, if they're going to expand, is interested in adding UConn. Ok, so where's our preemptive B1G or ACC invite? In the mail?

The Big 12 invite is the only potential invite. If the B1G or the ACC wanted us, we would've been invited. They were never waiting for someone else to want us first.

B1g is waiting on OK and Kansas, but I think we bring more $ for the BTN than either.

 

[UConnMike04]

I disagree. We bring a bigger market, but is it bigger than adding KU basketball and OU football ratings?

 

[amory]

These flug tweets don't add up. If OU is determined to wait 5 years or so and then go to the B1G anyway, then why would their president make such a scene when deregulation was passed?

 

[CTMike]

If UConn is the apple of the Big XII's eye, it is all the more reason the Big Ten eases their non-existent AAU requirement and preemptively extends an invitation to UConn.

Or help grease the AAU skids since there are many common players...