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whaler11 said:
If they really have the contractual hammer and use it to add 4 schools they are taking a huge risk.
When their deal runs out:
Unless someone builds a better mousetrap there will downward pressure in the market.
They will have 4 more mouths to feed.
The two whales will spend the rest of the contract setting them up for less next go round.
That's a big leap to ask people who have a fiduciary responsibility to their schools to make.
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I'd argue that it's probably just as big a leap for people who have a fiduciary responsibility to their school to leave $100s of millions on the table. ESPN and Fox are going to pay more. Either through expansion or some sort of compromise. I think it's probably a 50/50 proposition at this point. How many of these ADs and Presidents are going to be around in 8-9 years when the contract is renewed? The short term gain might be worth the long term risk, especially if Fox/ESPN don't bring an alternative to the table, if they're just rattling sabres, then the Big 12 is likely to expand.
 
DiacosArmy said:
This is quite the improvement from "we have not met with the Big12." Of course it could be they said "thanks no thanks" but it's something.
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You don't use the wording "I can't comment on that" if there was one phone call and nothing came of it.
 
brasssbonanzaa said:
You don't use the wording "I can't comment on that" if there was one phone call and nothing came of it.
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I just wish that they would tell us one way or the other so that we can get on with our lives.
 
buddy said:
I just wish that they would tell us one way or the other so that we can get on with our lives.
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or at least give a smile and wink.

"hey are we in the big 12?"
"I couldn't possibly comment on that."

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buddy said:
I just wish that they would tell us one way or the other so that we can get on with our lives.
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Who are you trying to kid? You'll still spend at least 4 hours and a minute (i.e. most of your work day) on the Boneyard...just like everyone else here.
 
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buddy said:
I just wish that they would tell us one way or the other so that we can get on with our lives.
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amory said:
or at least give a smile and wink.

"hey are we in the big 12?"
"I couldn't possibly comment on that."

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I think if there is one thing we have seen since Herbst's last go around with CR is that she operates "out of sight out of mind" and does everything in private. While it truly sucks and leaves us...the fan base wondering if they are even doing anything at all; it is about as professional as can be.
 
. Paying BC/Pitt/Cuse was the cost of killing the Big East.[/QUOTE]

Not paying Miami, BC ( what the ACC would ) was what " killed the Big East ". That, and the BE being run out of Providence, R.I. by Basketball people that were impervious to the changing landscape and how Football, not Basketball, was increasingly driving the College Athletics money train. Had Uconn decided to upgrade their football program maybe 10 years earlier than they did, Uconn would probably be in a P5 Conference already, imo.
 
brasssbonanzaa said:
It would have been even more telling if each of the two parts of that question were asked separately. If we've been to Texas, that's good. If they've been to Storrs, that's even better.
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Supposedly they're not visiting any campuses, according to Dennis Dodd (I believe it was him). Apparently they don't need to. So if we've been to Texas, that's really the key. You're not going to Texas unless you're asked to come to Texas.
 
FDNY99 said:
I think if there is one thing we have seen since Herbst's last go around with CR is that she operates "out of sight out of mind" and does everything in private. While it truly sucks and leaves us...the fan base wondering if they are even doing anything at all; it is about as professional as can be.
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Agree, if we get a P5 home because of it. Otherwise...

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(I kid... sort of.)
 
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SB✯Nation CFB@SBNationCFB 1 hour ago
If the Big 12 opted for football-only expansion, it could leave BYU or UConn in a highly uncomfortable position
Why football-only Big 12 membership could be so uncomfortable for BYU and UConn

Everyone is a expert: Alex Kirshner - Contributor (I cover college football and whatever else my bosses let me for SBNation.com, and I help manage our Maryland site, Testudo Times). He likes Turtles.
 
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huskymedic said:
SB✯Nation CFB@SBNationCFB 1 hour ago
If the Big 12 opted for football-only expansion, it could leave BYU or UConn in a highly uncomfortable position
Why football-only Big 12 membership could be so uncomfortable for BYU and UConn

Everyone is a expert: Alex Kirshner - Contributor (I cover college football and whatever else my bosses let me for SBNation.com, and I help manage our Maryland site, Testudo Times). He likes Turtles.
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For some those reports that UConn had been having "undisclosed discussions" with the Big East (which I believe were right around the Skibletts announcement are giving me a funny feeling. Despite what this dude says FB to the Big12 and all other sports in the Big East would be nearly ideal. I'd still prefer ACC membership would be No. 1.
 
ShakyTheMohel said:
Is that Chief?
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upstater said:
It would be a perfect thing if he was the only one out of all the jokers with actual inside info.
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Funny and Sadat the same time.

I find myself checking this board CONSTANTLY throughout the day to see if there is news.
My fear is the news will eventually be bad as it has so far always been on matters of re-alignment.

Hopefully, this time will be different.
 
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upstater said:
It would be a perfect thing if he was the only one out of all the jokers with actual inside info.
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The **only** credence i will give this (now) is the timing. It's not a coincidence this is floating immediately after the AAAAAAAAAAAC meetings.
 
Where's McMurphy when you actually need him to confirm a story early? Waiting till even Friday is gonna be excruciating.
 
upstater said:
Flugaur: Expansion process will be complete within 7 days, according to BTM

I am too lazy to get the actual tweet, but this is what he wrote
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I swear I looked at it and it said end of this week. Now it's end of next week.

 
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