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[shizzle787]

Every school that presented in Dallas this week has been reported on. Memphis has not been mentioned, do you need any other evidence?

I checked ESPN's website and there is no mention of a backtrack.

 

[MattMang23]

This Shea Sowell is a funny character. He's the one that earned the Twitter response "I don't know how else to say it. Memphis is out." from Calkins the other day.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

I checked ESPN's website and there is no mention of a backtrack.

There's a screenshot of an on-air ESPN graphic where it lists the 11 schools presenting and at the bottom is says "Status of Memphis unknown". It also says at the top that the info was based on a Sept. 1 report.

 

[shizzle787]

There's a screenshot of an on-air ESPN graphic where it lists the 11 schools presenting and at the bottom is says "Status of Memphis unknown". It also says at the top that the info was based on a Sept. 1 report.

Ha, that was before the ESPN article from last week on the 2nd eliminating them.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Ha, that was before the ESPN article from last week on the 2nd eliminating them.

Yeah, I'm not saying the Memphis fans have anything to stand on in reality, but that's what they're hanging their hat on today. Let's be honest, if UConn were in the same spot, some of us absolutely would be doing the same thing.

 

[shizzle787]

I truly believe that ESPN, FOX, and the Big 12 are conspiring to expand but also milk every last webpage view they can.

 

[amory]

Every school that presented in Dallas this week has been reported on. Memphis has not been mentioned, do you need any other evidence?

they wouldn't have to present....if they were already in :-O

 

[NYUConn]

Actually now that I think about it, did anyone confirm when BYU presented or did I miss it?

 

[TRest]

Yeah, I'm not saying the Memphis fans have anything to stand on in reality, but that's what they're hanging their hat on today. Let's be honest, if UConn were in the same spot, some of us absolutely would be doing the same thing.

We've been through this circus a couple of times. I was pissed about UL because that looked like the last lifeboat, this is a second kick at the cat.

 

[noeynox]

Yeah, I'm not saying the Memphis fans have anything to stand on in reality, but that's what they're hanging their hat on today. Let's be honest, if UConn were in the same spot, some of us absolutely would be doing the same thing.

Doubt it. Weve been through this with Louisville and the ACC. There is no comfort in pretending. C Austin Cox is nothing but a Memphis fan.

Then again, with the way people round here believe the Big 10, has us on lay away you may be right.

 

[sportsart]

Actually now that I think about it, did anyone confirm when BYU presented or did I miss it?

Pretty sure they started with this. They wanted to prove they were opened minded.

 

[cttxus]

We've been through this circus a couple of times. I was pissed about UL because that looked like the last lifeboat, this is a second kick at the cat.

Nice use of mixed metaphors.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

Doubt it. Weve been through this with Louisville and the ACC. There is no comfort in pretending. C Austin Cox is nothing but a Memphis fan.

Then again, with the way people round here believe the Big 10, has us on lay away you may be right.

It is sad and pathetic what conference realignment is doing to fanbases. I look for the day they get rid of all conferences and every team simply go out and get their own media deal vs. conferences acting like mafia gangs like today.

 

[huskymedic]

Maybe Sen. Duff can do a guest piece for the Courant:

Bob Duff ‏@senatorduff 16m16 minutes ago
Coach Diaco telling @UConn freshman, "You are the light." He's ready for the national stage of the @Big12Conference
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Bob Duff ‏@senatorduff 17m 17 minutes ago
.@UConn opened a new dorm this year w/ new science building next. Not resting on laurels. Big 12 could use another school w/ ambitious goals

Bob Duff ‏@senatorduff 16m 16 minutes ago
Conference strength is not just about athletics. Academics is crucial and @UConn just welcomed the brightest freshman class in 135 years.

Duff, Duff, Duff...

Bob Duff ‏@senatorduff 3h 3 hours ago
Last year, only 3 schools had baseball, football & both baseball teams in postseason play or bowl games: Miami, Texas A&M & @UConn

Bob Duff ‏@senatorduff 3h 3 hours ago
When it comes to women's basketball, there's @UConnWBB & then there's everyone else. Hoping @Big12Expansion takes that into account. @UConn

Bob Duff ‏@senatorduff 3h 3 hours ago
Six Bowl Games for @UConn since going to Division 1 in 2002. Impressive. But @Big12Expansion could mean a whole lot more of those.

 

[UConnNick]

Who is Bob Duff? I want to vote for him as a write in for US President!

 

[jho]

 

[huskymedic]

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Needs a Jonathon tattoo on bicep. @Santini35

 

[JMick]

Needs a Jonathon tattoo on bicep.

Best I could do on short notice and no photoshop

 

[Lock City Husky]

Can't wait until we play Syracuse!

 

[CoastAtlantic]

hristopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 13h13 hours ago
Let's clear this up. ESPN has a fiduciary responsibility to protect its investment in the Big 12.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 13h13 hours ago
ESPN is merely advising the B12 as to what additions do not dilute the Big 12 product.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 13h13 hours ago
Certain members of the "Memphis" media are trying to coverup their failure by claiming ESPN somehow killed UM's B12 chances.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 13h13 hours ago
The exact opposite is true - mostly.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 13h13 hours ago
Memphis was below the minimum academic threshold the Big 12 had established.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 13h13 hours ago
Memphis also had a few red flags surrounding the program.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 13h13 hours ago
And the FedEx stuff backfired.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 13h13 hours ago
A certain blogger is trying to cover up his own failure after assuring Memphis fans the Tigers were a lock.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 12h12 hours ago
Every conference has a member profile that potential members must be aligned with. Each is slightly different.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV 12h12 hours ago
A school that is too far outside that profile in any important area has almost no chance.


MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 12h12 hours ago
So I've been out of the loop mostly and been in semi retirement. That changes tonight. My source said he has a bunch for me later.

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
What I've gotten so far...

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
BYU and Cincy are still 11 and 12

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
Going to 14 is looking very much like it's going to happen at this point

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
Network deals that were completed are now being reexamined as ESPN is now fully on board with expansion

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
ESPN had talks with UT about the future of their conf affiliation-tried to sway them to commit to ACC. No dice.

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
UT told ESPN that they still will be a part of B12 when TV networks don't exist anymore.

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
13 and 14 is getting muddier.

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
Houston has good support and a great argument.

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
Uconn has garnered much more support in recent days.

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
2 schools that have rallied and are fast becoming relevant to the conversation: Air Force and USF.

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
Air Force declined a spot in B12 back when WVU and TCU were added. Just a reminder.

MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 9h9 hours ago
I'll have more as I get it.

 

[JSM1970]

I may be a bad AAC fan but I am enjoying watching Michigan destroy UCF.

 

[mavblues]

I may be a bad AAC fan but I am enjoying watching Michigan destroy UCF.

Yes, but only because they're another B12 expansion candidate. If it wasn't for this CR crap, I'd be rooting for them.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Yes, but only because they're another B12 expansion candidate. If it wasn't for this CR crap, I'd be rooting for them.

It will be nice to get conference stability again so I can root for our conference mates. I used to enjoy rooting for BE teams when they played out of conference. Now I worry it means they will be positioned ahead of UConn. Houston last week was a classic example. I wanted to root for them.....

 

[JSM1970]

I agree, as bad as it was, I wanted to see OU hammer them, although maybe the whole elevating a G5 would play bad with them since some are saying the B12 regrets TCU because of this.

It will be nice to get conference stability again so I can root for our conference mates. I used to enjoy rooting for BE teams when they played out of conference. Now I worry it means they will be positioned ahead of UConn. Houston last week was a classic example. I wanted to root for them.....

 

[junglehusky]

Nice use of mixed metaphors.