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Message: [QUOTE="jostar1, post: 1537190, member: 1737"] Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 13m13 minutes ago Editorial: It seems to me be Big 12 has always wanted to have its cake and eat it too in regards to conference expansion. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 13m13 minutes ago They don't want to expand thanks to a TV deal that pays them a premium but lacks a clause to escalate payments for additions. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 11m11 minutes ago Because of their TV contract they passed on FSU, Clemson, Louisville & Miami. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 11m11 minutes ago Now the playoff committee has made expansion necessary the Big 12 is unhappy with the options available. Whose fault is that? Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 10m10 minutes ago Together with the ACC, who wants that FSU-Clemson annual CCG, decided to change the rules. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 9m9 minutes ago Yes the NCAA regulation requiring 12 teams & 2 divisions is arbitrary. We get that.... Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 8m8 minutes ago But the B12 would have a distinct advantage over the others if CCG rules are deregulated to allow them to have a CCG with 10 & no divs. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 8m8 minutes ago It's simply not fair to Big Ten or SEC. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 7m7 minutes ago The B1G amendment to require 2 divs was fair. The Big 12 could easily split into 2 five team divisions & hold a CCG. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6m6 minutes ago But doing so would likely put OU & Texas in the same div & all the permutations of problems it would mean regardless. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 5m5 minutes ago Texas has never wanted to have to beat OU twice to win the Big 12. Nor did they want to be in separate divisions - Hubris indeed. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 4m4 minutes ago But now that the playoff committee has clearly explained the 13th data point matters it appears the Big 12 will have no other option. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 3m3 minutes ago If the ACC/B12 legislation is defeated or modified then the Big 12 must bite the bullet & add the best options available. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2m2 minutes ago The conference can't afford to gerrymander or make any decision on membership that doesn't make long term financial sense. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2m2 minutes ago To me, and I've researched the candidates for the past year, the two obvious choices are BYU & Cincinnati. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 51s52 seconds ago But BYU's viability is harmed by their location & timezone. UC is under 400 miles from Morgantown but is that a solid metric? Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 32s33 seconds ago If I had to pick the two new members, after much thought, I would Add 4. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1m1 minute ago BYU & Memphis + UC & UCF. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 23s24 seconds ago Adding Tennessee, Ohio & Florida to the Big 12 footprint is worthwhile from a recruiting perspective & ultimately money wise. C [/QUOTE]

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