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[CoastAtlantic]

And not to be outdone...


Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 7h7 hours ago
smoke signals from Norman indicate P12 in Big 12 sights.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 5h5 hours ago
New OU prez is pro Big 12, bullish on expansion and close ties to Colorado. Big 12 set to put the full press on easterly Pac 12 schools for Membership. Colorado, Arz., Arz State & a surprise BYU.

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 5h5 hours ago
I saw Chuck Carlton mention the AZ schools

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 5h5 hours ago
Replying to @Expansion_Crush
James L. Gallogly has a lot of influence over Colorado.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 5h5 hours ago
James L. Gallogly is a war time president. As in the Big 12 is going to war against the Pac 12. If the Big 12 can pry Colorado free from the Pac 12 they feel they can add the Arizona schools.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 5h5 hours ago
It Gallogly can help the Big 12 land Colorado then he doesnt share the academic concerns that kept OU out if the SEC.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 4h4 hours ago
The next 3 years will determine if the Big 12 folds or persists. They have to have viable (and valuable options) lined up for expansion before sitting down at the table with ESPN/Fox.

Scott Thomas‏ @kcpurplecat 5h5 hours ago
Colorado left once, and they were always coveting the Pacific 10 when they were here. The majority of the alumni is in California

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 4h4 hours ago
Replying to @kcpurplecat
Money

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 4h4 hours ago
Replying to @kcpurplecat
Colorado left for the same reason Mizzou, TAMU & Neb. Left. They will come back because of money.

Craig Amick‏ @camick27 7h7 hours ago
1) Try to make conference strong again. 2) If it doesn't work, B1G time.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 4h4 hours ago
Replying to @camick27
SEC. but you get it.

Craig Amick‏ @camick27 3h3 hours ago
They didn’t hire this new president to go to the SEC, I can promise you that.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 2h2 hours ago
Replying to @camick27
Its who they hired.

Tim Fitzgerald‏ @LifeofFitz 4h4 hours ago
The old Big Eight schools will pass on Colorado. ... They'd likely prefer Colorado State or Utah to pair with BYU.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
Replying to @LifeofFitz
ESPN & Fox have already said no to those schools

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
Replying to @LifeofFitz
Remember the next Big 12 TV contract needs TV sets. Colorado delivers. Colorado has financial need. ARZ & Arz St do not. Cal has financial need.

Sports n Balls‏ @hushpook 3h3 hours ago
Fitz, I was a kid before you were a kid......and when I was a kid the discussion was when Colorado was moving to the PAC 10. Hell, might have even still been PAC 8.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
Replying to @hushpook @LifeofFitz
Its about economics.

Sports n Balls‏ @hushpook 1h1 hour ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV @LifeofFitz
I'd say it's more about survival, power and influence

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
Yea. But what’s the inciting event for schools.

Sports n Balls‏ @hushpook 1h1 hour ago
Fear is a strong motivator.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
Exactly. Nobody is going to vote no.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
In regards to B12 expansion we all need to think like TV execs & accountants & not fans. The Big 12 would welcome Colorado back in a NY minute because it means survival.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
As for Colorado the financial need is there to look at a move. It depends on what the Big 12 can get from ESPN/Fox with additions from the P12. As always the key is profit differential. How much of an increase in revenues justifies the pain of the move? Thats TDB.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
All I’m saying is the Big 12 plans to target P12 schools prior to the exclusive window with ESPN/Fox closing on the current TV deal. They need 2-4 more schools for the next TV contract.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
If the P12 continues on the downward trend then it gets easier. Big 12 schools don’t see the P12 as a home because of the drastic loss in T3 revenue they would see as partners in the P12N.

Erik Fleak‏ @ATVOklahoma 2h2 hours ago
Wow. Who’d have thought the president of OU would have the power to singlehandedly re-align ALL of college football? Why doesn’t he just move ND, Bama and Ohio St in too? #HeDoesnt #Ridiculous #PutTheBongDown&WalkAway

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 60m60 minutes ago
Replying to @ATVOklahoma
Come on... lets not pretend UT & OU dont beat the drum that the conf marches too.



But he shoots back...


Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
Fascinating. Dude is explaining tonight that somehow Big 12 is in strong enough position to lure CO, AZ schools from PAC, but yet if they fail to lure P5 schools Big 12 will fold before next Media negotiations. Yep, that should sell well and give PAC targets confidence to move.

Murr‏ @MurrDCU 3h3 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
PAC12 schools only make $1M from PAC Networks deal. Some of those schools are operating in the red athletically. As shaky as the B12’s landscape has been, PAC is at a significant financial disadvantage—which is how the B1G landed Maryland

 

[The Funster]

so, is a "wartime President" like a "wartime consigliere" in the Godfather?

" You're not a wartime consigliere, Tom. Things may get rough with the move we're trying."

 

[Stinger92860]

h3 old friends met informally. notes were taken. From the waitstaff's order pad: one had rib eye, one had stuffed pork chops, the 3rd had sword fish. That is all.

Have you had your car washed recently?

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 2h2 hours ago
20 pages from the script being complete but Ive lost the story flow. Drawn back into expansion. Got to find the tiger’s tail...

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 2h2 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV
Give up dude. you know you can’t fight the siren song of expansion. With new leadership coming on board at Texas and OU the tremors of 2022 will start soon…

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
I have to this time. The last thing I want is drawn into the mess yet again. The B12 is in a much better spot than fans want to believe - especially OU fans.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe
The difference this time is we know - for a certainty - that ESPN & Fox will not condone expansion with G5 schools. We also know of the unrest in the P12 & the money problems a few P12 schools are having.

Zain Mujtaba‏ @zainmujtaba 1h1 hour ago
If the choice comes down to death or expanding with worthless, brandless, G5 freeloaders, Big 12 death is the better option.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
Nobody in the P12 is a freeloader. Really.

Zain Mujtaba‏ @zainmujtaba 56m56 minutes ago
P5 members are being paid a ton, so someone thinks they are worth P5 payouts. G5 members are paid a pittance, hence by definition any G5 added to a P5 has to be a freeloader!

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 55m55 minutes ago
Big 12 can only expand by poaching the P12.

Julius Johnson‏ @JuliusJ85224635 4m4 minutes ago
What you are saying Dude, 1) Big 12 needs to expand before next TV deal or it fails because lack of footprint. 2) Big 12 can only poach PAC.G5 will not be allowed by media partners. If 1 & 2 are true, if PAC knows 1 & 2 true, why wouldn’t PAC stick together?

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 57s57 seconds ago
Money, exposure. If B12 fails P12 will not benefit.

Julius Johnson‏ @JuliusJ85224635 5m5 minutes ago
Replying to @JuliusJ85224635 @theDudeofWV and
If PAC analysis of the situation matches your analysis Dude then PAC would just wait out Big 12. PAC TV deal comes first.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 1m1 minute ago
Replying to @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba @MarkKochenderfe
Think of the factors that inhibit the P12. How are they solved? Identify which schools would benefit from more money & exposure. Identify which schools are in dire straights financially.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 2m2 minutes ago
Replying to @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba @MarkKochenderfe
Pinpoint the P12’s issues. Big 12 failure would not benefit Pac 12.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 26m26 minutes ago
Adding T3 money the majority of the B12 will see from $10-$12M more each year than P12 schools.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 11m11 minutes ago
I would agree the pac is weaker than the big 12. Terrible TV ratings, little interest in college sports on the West Coast, and duplicate markets. But due to geography it’s harder To see how it gets dismembered.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 9m9 minutes ago
So what Will happen in five years? The only way one can make a prediction is to look at what’s actually possible.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 5m5 minutes ago
Possibility one: nothing. No movement always has to be considered a strong possibility in expansion. Can you imagine the social media circus that power five movement would actually be? Can u imagine the political pressure on OU if OSU is going to be left in a zombie big 12? 1/2

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 5m5 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
Big 12 needs expansion to keep pace.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 9m9 minutes ago
Can you imagine Texas giving up the Longhorn network to be an equal partner in another conference? How do they extract themselves from the other Texas schools? Movement is difficult. More difficult today that even was six years ago.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 4m4 minutes ago
Possibility to: pac 16 arrangement. Ou and OSU along with Texas and tech go West. This is less appealing now than it was in 2011. Their network is a failure and their TV ratings and attendance lag behind B12. 1/2

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 2m2 minutes ago
It would be like hitching your future to a dying horse. The money would just not be there to make this make sense for anybody.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 2m2 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
Nobody is going to the Pac 12.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 42m42 minutes ago
Possibility 3: Texas/OU go to the Big Ten. For this to be a reality they would have to overcome the barriers mentioned under possibility one of breaking free from the other in-state schools. Not an expert on state politics but would have to be difficult.1/2

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 39m39 minutes ago
The state of Oklahoma in particular is small and the OSU backers would have enough juice to try to stop ou from leaving. If OSU doesn’t have a landing place in a true P5 conference not sure OU can get out if past expansion is any guide.2/3

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 39m39 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
The legit threat against the Big 12 is ESPN/Fox decide not to pay a premium.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 31m31 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
Texas is very happy. OU is only unhappy because Texas is happy. OU’s markets are just as problematic to the B1G as lack of AAU. SEC wants OU but OU knows what that would mean.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 32m32 minutes ago
Perhaps the big 10 would try to lessen the blow to other schools by guaranteeing the big 12 a spot in the power five for the next 20 years. It would become like the old Big East. A power conference in name only

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 28m28 minutes ago
Possibility 4: Big 12 take from the pac 12. P 12 is in such poor financial shape the schools feel move must b made to solidify the future.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 27m27 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
Some type of merger is equally pluaseable.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 27m27 minutes ago
This probably has more legs then it gets credit for. If the ACC and B 12 are pulling behind in the B12 is dying. But the question for me is what schools. A Colorado or Arizona or Arizona State type schools don’t move the needle enough.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 27m27 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
They do.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 26m26 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
Texas & OU make everybody more valuable. They would require a longterm GoR.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 21m21 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
Say WVU goes to the ACC. Baylor is dropped. 4 divs of 5 or 2 of 10. Doable.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 19m19 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
By the way a merger is the only logical outcome for both the P12 & the B12 if they want to survive. Can ESPN force WVU on the ACC & will egos allow it.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 18m18 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
ESPN would have to arrange WVU to the ACC. The move might force ND to ACC too.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 12m12 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
Texas prefers the Big 12. So does OU. The money has to be there.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 9m9 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
My opinion is this... in the end ESPN & Fox will continue to pay the Big 12 enough to keep them 3rd in earnings because UT & OU moving would set off consolidation & a phenomenal increase (to the level of the NFL) in rights fees.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 9m9 minutes ago
Replying to @MarkKochenderfe @JuliusJ85224635 @zainmujtaba
Because any movement destabilizes the status quo.



ME: We all feel your pain, Dude.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV Apr 3
Amazon may purchase Fox Sports et al & go big for Big 12.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV Apr 3
If Amazon buys Fox sports et al they might be more open to expansion than Fox, but don't forget ESPN paid the Big 12 NOT to expand with G5 programs.

 

[HawkHusky]

Not a Tweet, but totally Non-Key:

"DO YOU THINK THERE WILL EVER BE ANOTHER EDITION OF REALIGNMENT LIKE THERE WAS YEARS AGO, AND WHO WOULD BE THE TEAMS LIKELY TO MOVE?"

Mandel more or less just made fun of the all-caps question, but I'll take a thoughtful stab at it.

It's impossible to predict whether or not something massive as the Great Realignment will occur again. I will say realignment on some scale is probably never going to stop happening, and there are rumblings once again that the Big 12 would like to expand.

If they do take two more, my prediction (this is pure speculation, based on zero rumors or anything I've read) naturally look towards the American Athletic Conference. The first team they will take is UConn. The addition of West Virginia proves that geography matters not to the conference, and having no one that can raise their football profile any further that's willing to join, they will look instead at a program that raises, at least in a historical sense, their basketball profile and instantly give them the best women's basketball program in the country.

The second team will come down to Houston or Temple; in the end, they'll take Temple because they want that new market. If they drag their feet on expansion for a couple years and UCF stays as dominant as they were last year in that time, they'll get a long look, as well.

College Football Mailbag - Sports Central

 

[buddy]

Not a Tweet, but totally Non-Key:

"DO YOU THINK THERE WILL EVER BE ANOTHER EDITION OF REALIGNMENT LIKE THERE WAS YEARS AGO, AND WHO WOULD BE THE TEAMS LIKELY TO MOVE?"

Mandel more or less just made fun of the all-caps question, but I'll take a thoughtful stab at it.

It's impossible to predict whether or not something massive as the Great Realignment will occur again. I will say realignment on some scale is probably never going to stop happening, and there are rumblings once again that the Big 12 would like to expand.

If they do take two more, my prediction (this is pure speculation, based on zero rumors or anything I've read) naturally look towards the American Athletic Conference. The first team they will take is UConn. The addition of West Virginia proves that geography matters not to the conference, and having no one that can raise their football profile any further that's willing to join, they will look instead at a program that raises, at least in a historical sense, their basketball profile and instantly give them the best women's basketball program in the country.

The second team will come down to Houston or Temple; in the end, they'll take Temple because they want that new market. If they drag their feet on expansion for a couple years and UCF stays as dominant as they were last year in that time, they'll get a long look, as well.

College Football Mailbag - Sports Central

I don't think so.

 

[Stinger92860]

WVU may force ND to the ACC.....we have a winner

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 14h14 hours ago
BOWLSBY: “...Most of our members would like to see us aggregate and have some sort of digital network that would allow for standardization of distribution and a shared capture of revenue.”

Bowlsby is talking B12 3rd Tier Rights.
“Most of our members”

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 13h13 hours ago
The question moving forward for Texas...

Is it more important for Texas to stop any digital B12 Network which would share Resources and Revenues among B12, or cave in on B12 Schools demand so not to increase likelihood Oklahoma bolts B12 after 2025?

Geoff Mitchell‏ @TheFrogCastTCU 13h13 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
They now have an AD who doesn’t have his ego tied to past decisions.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 13h13 hours ago
According to Bowlsby not everyone is on board yet. Obviously it’s Texas holding up the shared B12 Digital Network.

Clock is ticking.

Zain Mujtaba‏ @zainmujtaba 13h13 hours ago
If OU bolts, UT bolts too. The question is just how committed UT is to the Big 12.

DocBunyan‏ @DocBunyan 13h13 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
Even if Texas oks the network, would that be enough to keep OU/KU?

Zain Mujtaba‏ @zainmujtaba 13h13 hours ago
Replying to @TheFrogCastTCU @flugempire
The AD may not have his ego tied to the LHN, in fact may even have a soft spot for the B12, given his background, UT alumni, boosters etc may limit his ability to dump the LHN, or even save the B12!

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV
I'm 100% confident that we will know the future of the Big 12 by 2021.
11:36 AM - 18 Apr 2018

Dun Woody‏ @dun1870gc 21h21 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV
Elaboration?

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 21h21 hours ago
Because losing TV rights is more affordable in the last two years of the deal. My bet is that two from the Pac 12 move over.

❄ Seth Paulsen ❄‏ @KUandUofAfan 7h7 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV
#smh. Two @pac12 schools will not join the #BigXII once #KU and #OU leaves. I am confident the conference survives, but will have to reach into the G5/#BYU to replace them.


Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 22h22 hours ago
Yes Chris...you’ve come a long ways from telling everyone that all 10 B12 schools are happy and don’t want to go anywhere in future. 2021 will know KU & OU 3rd Tier plans for their current contracts will be ending. 2021 is important year.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 21h21 hours ago
#RaiseTheChant
Kansas’s Football Future.

OldschoolBYU‏ @OldSchoolBYU 18h18 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
They averaged 26k last year, the lowest in all of P5. And I think that’s generous, because whenever I caught a glimpse they had mostly empty seats.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 18h18 hours ago
All of that is true. Kansas is still putting in 300+ million from donors into their football program to increase their chances of surviving next round of Realignment,

Gophers Forever‏ @RTBGophers 21h21 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
Best venue in college football? Umm, that's setting the bar a little too high. Plus, KU will ALWAYS be a basketball-first school.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 21h21 hours ago
Kansas getting themselves ready for possible Realignment scenarios when Big 12 GOR ends July 1st, 2025.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 21h21 hours ago
Kansas getting themselves ready for possible Realignment scenarios when Big 12 GOR ends July 1st, 2025.

So if the B1G wanted Oklahoma as an expansion team, is Kansas a given to go with them assuming no ACC teams bite on an invite? From a contiguous stand point of view they have to for the connection to Oklahoma. Our undergrad US News ranking is better (#18 Public/#56 National vs #53/#115), but Kansas is AAU which likely trumps the undergrad rankings. Currently they are a better basketball school than us, but Adidas and Coach Hurley may end up putting that in our favor. No question what the Lady Huskies bring to the table. Both football teams stunk, but ours was ranked better (114 vs 123) in the battle of the bums. Connecticut offers a higher population, part of the NYC DMA (in case other carriers balk at the Big Ten Network) and an access point to New England. Is there any chance we could make it a race or do I give up now. I'm optimistic at the moment.
Obviously I'm assuming current statistics are still valid in 6 years, but what else can we do?

 

[Hoophound]

Our big issue is current perception. By being in a G5 league, we are less desirable than Kansas. If you poach Kansas, you are poaching a P5 school. Stupid, but true.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

Our big issue is current perception. By being in a G5 league, we are less desirable than Kansas. If you poach Kansas, you are poaching a P5 school. Stupid, but true.

That's a fan perspective. I saw it all the time reading landthieves where they always looked down on G5 schools, even if they were better candidates than half of what they already have in their league.
My hope is that commissioners are smarter than that when looking to maximize value. CT also brings lacrosse recruiting & hockey recruiting as well as an entry point to NE basketball. I believe I can make a much better case for CT compared to Kansas. I would of course revisit @Dooley and his magnificent write-up from some time ago as my starting point.

 

[dayooper]

That's a fan perspective. I saw it all the time reading landthieves where they always looked down on G5 schools, even if they were better candidates than half of what they already have in their league.
My hope is that commissioners are smarter than that when looking to maximize value. CT also brings lacrosse recruiting & hockey recruiting as well as an entry point to NE basketball. I believe I can make a much better case for CT compared to Kansas. I would of course revisit @Dooley and his magnificent write-up from some time ago as my starting point.

It all depends on how much the Big10 wants Oklahoma and will not taking Kansas affect Oklahoma’s decision. UConn and Kansas are very similar in many regards, some Kansas wins out and others UConn does. The big factor is Oklahoma. I think the Big10 does want Oklahoma. They, in their own right, have a ton of value in football. They are a power. It also is the best road to acquiring Texas (the biggest prize for any conference). Turn away Oklahoma and I believe you turn away any chance of getting Texas.

If Kansas is a requirement for getting Oklahoma, I believe they are the choice. Here is the thing, though, if Texas is in play, I believe you are as well.

 

[buddy]

So if the B1G wanted Oklahoma as an expansion team, is Kansas a given to go with them assuming no ACC teams bite on an invite? From a contiguous stand point of view they have to for the connection to Oklahoma. Our undergrad US News ranking is better (#18 Public/#56 National vs #53/#115), but Kansas is AAU which likely trumps the undergrad rankings. Currently they are a better basketball school than us, but Adidas and Coach Hurley may end up putting that in our favor. No question what the Lady Huskies bring to the table. Both football teams stunk, but ours was ranked better (114 vs 123) in the battle of the bums. Connecticut offers a higher population, part of the NYC DMA (in case other carriers balk at the Big Ten Network) and an access point to New England. Is there any chance we could make it a race or do I give up now. I'm optimistic at the moment.
Obviously I'm assuming current statistics are still valid in 6 years, but what else can we do?

Give up now! Lady Huskies? Since when? No ACC teams can leave before 2036, so forget that notion. The best thing that could happen is OK and KS to the B1G and UConn and some AAC schools form a new P5 Conference with the remnants of the Big 12 and some of the AAC schools. Of course, UConn could be left out of that as well. LaCrosse and hockey are meaningless in conference realignment.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

Give up now! ... LaCrosse and hockey are meaningless in conference realignment.

I didn't expect that kind of nonsensical squashing of my dreams, but OK. You made a very compelling argument. Kudos.
I understand those other sports are irrelevant to conference realignment. But when two schools are so similar in what they bring in the key sports, good hoops and bad football in this case, you have to look at the secondary offerings. That is why I mentioned the Lady Huskies and the recruiting grounds for sports like MBB, Hockey & LAX that we would give them greater access to. I think the only things KS has over us is they are already P5 (for fan perception only), AAU, better MBB for the moment (with an ugly investigation looming) and, as @dayooper said, the possibility that OK may require them.

 

[whaler11]

Rest easy the Big 10 is not adding Kansas.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

RedditCFB on Twitter

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 17h17 hours ago
Greg Flugaur Retweeted RedditCFB

https://mobile.twitter.com/RedditCFB/status/992161664026869760 … “We have Conference Realignment coming up”

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 16h16 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
It's interesting that Kansas has come out and said that and saying it as if they aren't sure where they'll end up.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 16h16 hours ago
KU has been awfully aggressive behind the scenes according to BTM reports. You would think they would keep it more quiet but it’s leaking out in public now. Buckle up Daniel..next Spring things will get a little more interesting.

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 16h16 hours ago
It does appear that Oklahoma and Kansas are coordinating ad BTM has stated. If I was the Big Ten I'd give them a front loaded deal like Maryland got.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 16h16 hours ago
I think you are correct. But KU has lots of work to do as we all know.

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 16h16 hours ago
I like them for the BB. I wouldn't mind having another Indiana level FB school in the B1G. Indiana has the record for losses of any FBS school. Anyways, the likelihood of them making that jump before 2023 is very slim.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 15h15 hours ago
If KU gets a Big Ten invite it means OU is coming with them. KU needs to have a basic level of FB value..it can’t be 18,000 attendance with no TV media market for FB. KU has work to do..they’ve been told.

DocBunyan‏ @DocBunyan 15h15 hours ago
Hope they have more market demand than @RFootball - supposedly from the “state university of new jersey”. I lost their football game on the radio 15 minutes from campus. Should be able to get their game from the poconos to cape may and all points in between. Sad.

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 16h16 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
They better start making those arrangements now so that they can make the announcement at a time of their choosing instead of being left to join the Pac12 or the Mountain West

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 16h16 hours ago
KU is investing 300 million +...donors have started to give, or that’s is what we all were to believe. Rule of thumb: Whatever is said in public domain, X10 it’s what’s being discussed in private domain.

Original Thi‏ @jhawknfla 16h16 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
I’m not so sure current the KU AD is aware of that little fact. He is prettt clueless, but realignment is likely above his pay grade anyway.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 16h16 hours ago
Baty is the person who said, “Conference Realignment is on its way”...so yes, he is aware.

Original Thi‏ @jhawknfla 16h16 hours ago
Maybe Baty is more aware than his boss. Zenger called realignment an “urban legend” on kc radio a couple weeks ago.

Spencer Leone‏ @SpencerLeone 14h14 hours ago
Spencer Leone Retweeted Greg Flugaur

@flugempire @BTNBrentYarina @BTNDaveRevsine @Expansion_Crush @HowardGriffith @Hoosier34 @critchlow559 @huskers2k18 No Oklahoma! I swear, if I have go on an angry letter campaign to COPC and @bigtenconf...Screwing conference chemistry

Aaron‏ @posas13 14h14 hours ago
Pretty obvious that the B12 was disintegrating when they decided not to extend their GOR. @OmegaSupreme914

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 14h14 hours ago
Replying to @posas13 @SpencerLeone and
Also when Texas refuses to adjust or transform their LHN to bring in a new Big 12 Conf Network which would increase the 3rd tier value of the other Universities..not to mention increasing branding/marketing opportunities.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 21h21 hours ago
Replying to @RedDirtSport
LHN will make it impossible. Texas knows this to be true. Texas doesn’t care that it is true. Oklahoma does care that it is true.

 

[don356]

I will not sleep until the dude of west virginia sets all straight on this.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Non-key #6thborough screenshot

But really, it pisses me off they went so hard on the 6thborough thing but they haven’t put up a billboard at Yankee Stadium where there are advertisements for Rutgers, Cuse, B1G, and ACC.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 5h5 hours ago
BTM: “Integrity Fee will be the new phrase we will all learn in next 12-24 months. Professional Leagues and Major Collegiate Conferences will be pursuing & negotiating Integrity Fees with States & Private Betting Firms”

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 5h5 hours ago
BTM “Integrity Fees will change and reform Major Collegiate Conferences in how they report injuries and other news items in timely and structured, consistent forms.”

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 4h4 hours ago
BTM “Example would be Kentucky vs South Carolina on SECN. You would see advertising from Betting Firm A on SECN before, during and after game with no cost to Firm A. SEC would receive 0.25% back on each wager. This would be considered an Integrity Fee.”

SethicusMaximus‏ @LonestarAlford 3h3 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
Why would any firm give away money to get information they can get publicly for free?

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
This deal has been done all over Europe. Firm would get their Ads for free or at discount on valuable slots.

SethicusMaximus‏ @LonestarAlford 52m52 minutes ago
How would it be for free if they’re giving up revenue for the arrangement? A student-athlete can easily win a court case using HIPPA as a reason not to divulge his/her medical condition.

 

[UConnKev]

 

[Exit 4]

What the heck does this get us in the world of CRA?

 

[UConnKev]

Who knows, called out the boneyard so figured I'd throw it in here

 

[Stinger92860]

What the heck does this get us in the world of CRA?

It’s obvious there will a bidding war between the AAC and the B10 over Rutgers and UConn, after the new TV contract.