Non-Key Tweets

[OkaForPrez]

The easiest way to smell the BS around Expansion talk is when on field performance correlates to predictions. Memphis is up? Memphis is in! UCF is down? UCF is out!

 

[CallMeBruce]

The easiest way to smell the BS around Expansion talk is when on field performance correlates to predictions. Memphis is up? Memphis is in! UCF is down? UCF is out!

Right on cue:

 

[31GuardTrap]

Right on cue:

Houston will be out on 11/22.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Can't wait for the pro-UConn non-key tweets after we beat Houston and/or Temple. That will keep this thread going another 8 months.

 

[Husky25]

Can't wait for the pro-UConn non-key tweets after we beat Houston and/or Temple. That will keep this thread going another 8 months.

Next week the tweets will be a replay of Louisville 2012. You'll get a bunch of Houston fans spouting, "Hey, why doesn't the Big XII just invite the winner of the UConn Houston game? That's the fairest way." And when UConn wins, they backtrack en masse saying that Louisville offers so much more than just one crummy football game.

 

[junglehusky]

Right on cue:

 

[Dooley]

@CallMeBruce - I will now call you Dude of CallMeBruce. You are now officially part of the non-key Twitterverse.

 

[OkaForPrez]

@CallMeBruce - I will now call you Dude of CallMeBruce. You are now officially part of the non-key Twitterverse.

The Bruce of West Virginia

 

[Kolumbo]

UH is certainly 1 of 3 candidates who are not currently in the Big 12 and may never be invited until they may be considered to receive an invitation pending the decision by the powers that be whether or not to invite 1 or more potential candidates who may nor may not be considered, currently.

 

[CallMeBruce]

That's one of the weirder things I've seen.

I'm not even particularly concerned with that. Houston/Memphis/Cincy are all completely plausible options for the Big 12. The reason I think he's full of it is his insistence that the Big 12 is going to wait until CCG deregulation because they somehow don't have enough leverage already. That doesn't pass the smell test.

 

[CL82]

Because the UConn administration monitors the Boneyard so that they can keep the Flug in the loop as to what we post here....

 

[OkaForPrez]

Flug also had Houston 5th back in June. Granted he was on them early and predicted them to improve this year but they haven't been in the consensus pole position until they put together the year they have on the field.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 20h20 hours ago
When discussing the Big 12 you must understand the factions involved & how problematic reaching a consensus is, like herding autistic cats.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 20h20 hours ago
Texas & Oklahoma are one faction. WVU is another. The Texas schools, the OK schools, the KS schools all in whole or part factions.

ristopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 20h20 hours ago
Each of these factions has their own interests. So agreeing to anything is difficult.

hristopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 20h20 hours ago
They all agree they don't want to expand. They all agree they will only expand if necessary.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 20h20 hours ago
Sorry for the delay. So the Big 12 is one dysfunctional family. Bowlsby is more of a manager than a leader.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
So why would expansion go smoothly? No chance.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
This is controversial but we're talking about the conference that passed on FSU, Clemson & Louisville.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
So how can we expect them to agree on the available schools?

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
The Big 12 did their homework. They looked at the available schools again in terms of valuations.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
They had help. Mostly, I'm told, from IMG. But Fox & ESPN also chimed in...

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Fox & ESPN didn't veto anybody.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
They (Fox & ESPN) told the B12 that no available candidates add value. They did express the recommendation to expand in the East.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
The committee narrowed down the list to BYU, Cincy, Memphis & UCF.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Nobody could agree on two candidates. Then something odd happened. Something unexpected.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Texas, who has been anti expansion, was pressured to add UH. I was wrong about that.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
UT reportedly told the Big 12 the only way they vote for expansion is to include UH.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
But UH doesn't have enough votes. Nobody does.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
So as long as UH doesn't have the votes the committee will not submit them to the Presidents.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
The two reportedly chosen are UH & Cincy. They have not been invited. They can't until the vote.

ristopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
The Big 12 hopes it won't have to expand. So the vote won't come until Summer 2016 at the earliest. With expansion in 2017 if at all.

hristopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
For Memphis & BYU the possibility exists that the fortunes of UH change & the pressure subsides.

hristopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Because in order for UT to secure the necessary votes they will likely have to make concessions. Concessions they loathe to make.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Personally I'm not confident an agreement will be reached. I think it could.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
But that's for UT & OU to decide.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
If they must expand the great majority of the Big 12 wants Memphis not UH.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Although one thought is that UH would be the 5th Tx school in the B12 & forever bind UT to the conf.

Doug ‏@NebGradDubDub 19h19 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Texas is a big state and currently southeast Texas, where the top talent is, is SEC country w A&M and LSU. UH is NEEDED by B12

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
@NebGradDubDub Then why are they such a hard sell?

Murr ‏@MurrDCU 19h19 hours ago
@theDudeofWV @NebGradDubDub UT already covers Houston market. UT >> A&M>>UH in terms of merchandise available in Houston

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
@MurrDCU @NebGradDubDub I've made that argument. Plus...,

Murr ‏@MurrDCU 19h19 hours ago
@theDudeofWV @NebGradDubDub I see it every day. Only way UH is valuable to B12 is if it gets the B12 a conference network. Somehow

Doug ‏@NebGradDubDub 18h18 hours ago
@MurrDCU @theDudeofWV if I was the B12 I would be afraid of losing UH to another P5 league in a decade. Laugh if you want.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
If that happens & UT agrees to extend the GoR & give up LHN then I have no problem with UH.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
In this case OU holds the Ace. They can block UH until UT makes some concessions.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
If OU does block then the TX schools may pressure that UH be excluded least the strive destabilize the Big 12.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
This is the Big 12. Nothing is certain until the press conference is over. All this could change because of the dynamics involved.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Honestly it makes my head hurt. The Big 12 needs to get its act together & act like an ongoing business concern.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
If not it has no future.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
One more note. There are those in the Big 12 who will swear UT would never sponsor UH.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
More than one trusted source has denied UH is even a candidate this very night.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
It confuses me too but it shows how dysfunctional the Big 12 really is & how far they must go.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
As of 9/9/15 if the Big 12 would expand they would invite UH & UC with Memphis & BYU very close behind.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
But a lot can happen in 1 or 2 years. Last year UCF was the darling of the Big 12 & this year fell off the map. Nothing is certain.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Consider this a weather report. The wind is blowing this direction today but no guarantees it will blow that way tomorrow.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
I also realize the heat I'm going to take. I'm not covering all the bases.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
I'm trying to accurately convey the situation as I understand it along with all the nuances. I've confirmed as much as possible

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
I sincerely apologize for any confusion. I do my best to confirm info before I pass it along.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
Obviously I did not understand the political climate in Texas that would apply so much pressure on UT to include UH.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 19h19 hours ago
I wish ESPN & Fox would veto somebody. Maybe just say add these 2. But if they don't pay up they must shut up.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 18h18 hours ago
Good night people. If any of you Texas chaps have any info that would shed light on this please share.

hristopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 18h18 hours ago
One more thing before I call it a night. I have nothing against UH. They have a fine football pedigree but otherwise questionable value.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 18h18 hours ago
Far too much competition for the entertainment $ in Houston.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 18h18 hours ago
If the Big 12 expands I want the 2 schools that add the most & help secure the future of the Big 12.

hristopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 18h18 hours ago
If UH does that then I'm all for their addition. But it seems that a political appointment does nothing to secure the Big 12.

 

[SAMCRO]

So the B12 passed on FSU and Clemson.... Good to know

 

[whaler11]

So the B12 passed on FSU and Clemson.... Good to know

Exactly - anyone who reads his nonsense for anything but laughs is wasting their time.

 

[Ldandy]

So the B12 passed on FSU and Clemson.... Good to know

WVU was available for cripes sake. What were they supposed to do? Florida and The Carolinas be damned. The Big 12 needed into Appalachia ASAP.

 

[pj]

The only thing he said that was right was that the B12 has no future. They needed Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas A&M.

 

[jostar1]

The only thing he said that was right was that the B12 has no future. They needed Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas A&M.

Yeah, he has embraced some reality regarding the Big 12. Months ago he was in denial mode and saying that the conference was strong and they were one big happy family.

 

[jostar1]

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 3h3 hours ago
It's official

Next Dinner with BTM November 27th.

History shows BTM way ahead of curve last April, June September.

Might want to ✔️ in

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
The playoff committee is bending over backwards to justify defeats. Early kick offs, rain, etc.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
Nobody in the nation, except Alabama, has a win over a team like TCU as Oklahoma State has on its resume.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
The committee had best apply the same criteria to ND as they did the Big 12 champ last year too.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
The playoff committee isn't working. Excuses for losing??? Collusion?

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
@jefflongUA How can you, as chairman, allow excuses to mitigate losses? That's dishonest.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
@jefflongUA As @paulfinebaum hinted at tonight there seems to be collision against the Big 12. The committee needs transparency.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
@jefflongUA Perhaps televise deliberations to prove everything is above board. Otherwise the committee reeks of bias.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
@jefflongUA as chairman this abomination is your fault. This farce is your responsibility. You need to resign immediately.

@jefflongUA You realize the committee is being mocked all over the country. Finebaum points out its corruption.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
@jefflongUA You can't make excuses for losing. Otherwise I expect WVU to be #3. After all WVU has only lost 4 games due to bad QB play.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 1h1 hour ago
@jefflongUA What's the difference between a 9:00 am kickoff or bad QB play. An excuse is still an excuse.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 59m59 minutes ago
@jefflongUA its the coach's responsibility to have the team ready to play whenever the kickoff.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 60m60 minutes ag
@jefflongUA And if a 1 loss ND gets in over an undefeated Big 12 champ you will have to own up to your words last year.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 58m58 minutes ago
@jefflongUA Remember your spiel about being how a conference champ matters? Or the 13th data point?

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 58m58 minutes ago
@jefflongUA If you are not going to be consistent & fair then resign now or you'll be proven a hypocrite.

Jake Trotter ‏@Jake_Trotter 5h5 hours ago
Wonder if committee realizes not all > .500 teams are created equal. WVU, Tech not above .500 b/c they’ve played OSU, Bay, TCU, OU already

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 55m55 minutes ago
@Jake_Trotter Both WVU & TT likely to kick the out of Iowa.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 53m53 minutes ago
I hope that every CCG favorite loses their CCG. That would put the playoff committee in a spot.

Ted Harrison ‏@tedvid 1h1 hour ago
I'm going to pit Iowa vs. Baylor on a neutral field. And you are going to bet your life savings. @CFBPlayoff ... ?

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 53m53 minutes ago
@tedvid @alefever @CFBPlayoff Iowa versus the top 6 Big 12 teams gets their booty kicked.


ME: The B12's best hope for survival is either take the best AAC programs available or partial merger with ACC.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Glad to see college football fans realizing the plight of basketball fans on the third Sunday in March. Televise the deliberations lol

 

[jfuchs91]

I'm not immune to schadenfreude. Seeing the Dude throw a hissy fit is oddly satisfying.

 

[Ldandy]

The Dude is embarrassing even by internet wacko standards. I can't wait to read his insane rant when a 1 loss Big 12 Champ gets left out of the playoff once again. "Collusion!" "I demand resignations!" What a dope. Here's a thought, how about even one Big 12 Team plays a quarter of defense for a game?

If your teams need to regularly score 50+ points just to win a game, that's not an indication that your conference is an offensive juggernaut. I love his Iowa bashing as well. "They couldn't beat half The Big 12 Conference..." "Baylor would roll them..." Isn't Baylor the same team that MSU slapped around in a bowl game last year? Clueless as usual.

 

[CTMike]

Good to know he's still completely insane.