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Message: [QUOTE="CoastAtlantic, post: 1686442, member: 5174"] [URL='https://twitter.com/RedDirtSport'][B]RedDirtSport[/B] ‏@RedDirtSport [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/RedDirtSport/status/728289700788633600']4h4 hours ago[/URL] If the league isn't good enough for Texas to contribute to its long term health, what benefit does OU receive in prolonging its existence [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire'][B]Greg Flugaur[/B] ‏@flugempire [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire/status/728291187463966720']4h4 hours ago[/URL] Greg Flugaur Retweeted RedDirtSport Tweet of the day [URL='https://post original url/eJQGnjO5IV']https://mobile.twitter.com/RedDirtSport/status/728289700788633600…[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples'][B]Andy Staples[/B] ‏@Andy_Staples [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples/status/728342474276528128']28m28 minutes ago[/URL] Andy Staples Retweeted Mike Bianchi OK. Explain to me how taking two schools from that pu pu platter solves anything. I'll wait. [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire'][B]Greg Flugaur[/B] ‏@flugempire [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire/status/728343158266986496']26m26 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples']@Andy_Staples[/URL] Most College Sports writers/bloggers thought the creation of the BTN was a bad decision...same with Maryland/Rutgers adds.. [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire'][B]Greg Flugaur[/B] ‏@flugempire [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire/status/728343625525022721']25m25 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples']@Andy_Staples[/URL] B12 has to enlarge their footprint for multiple reasons. It sounds like you want them to strike out looking vs swinging bat [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire'][B]Greg Flugaur[/B] ‏@flugempire [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire/status/728344206561939456']22m22 minutes ago[/URL] College Sports Writers/Bloggers have one similar component....status quo is their collective mantra...history blinds their vision of future [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728307560902754305']3h3 hours ago[/URL] So many people think they know what the Big 12 is going to do. How? How do they know when the Big 12 doesn't know what it will do. [URL='https://twitter.com/desrochers_ben'][B]wethyhusky[/B] ‏@desrochers_ben [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/desrochers_ben/status/728316373298991104']2h2 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']@theDudeofWV[/URL] good point, but how do you know that they don't know what they will do? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728340056201670656']41m41 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/desrochers_ben']@desrochers_ben[/URL] How? They've said publicly they will not make any decisions at the upcoming presidents meeting. [URL='https://twitter.com/Weeeeeh'][B]Karlos[/B]‏@Weeeeeh[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111']@frankthetank111[/URL] Thoughts? [URL="http://www.bcsnn.com/big-xii/8796-cincinnati-and-memphis-to-the-big-12-makes-sense.html"]Cincinnati and Memphis to the Big 12 Makes Sense[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111'][B]Frank the Tank[/B] ‏@frankthetank111 [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111/status/728314876959981568']2h2 hours ago[/URL] Frank the Tank Retweeted Karlos Fair argument, but I don't think avoiding creating another island (e.g. BYU, UConn) is really relevant to Big 12. [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111'][B]Frank the Tank[/B] ‏@frankthetank111 [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111/status/728322234004045824']2h2 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/OurLucille_2']@OurLucille_2[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Weeeeeh']@Weeeeeh[/URL] To be sure, BYU, UConn, Cincinnati or others could be rejected by Big 12. I just don't it will be based on geography. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728340695342317568']40m40 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111']@frankthetank111[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Weeeeeh']@Weeeeeh[/URL] How come everyone thinks they know what the Big 12 will do? I'm pro expansion - for the record. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728340900083073024']39m39 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111']@frankthetank111[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Weeeeeh']@Weeeeeh[/URL] But expanding without increasing revenue does more harm to the Big 12 than good. It reduces revenues. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728341124096593921']38m38 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111']@frankthetank111[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Weeeeeh']@Weeeeeh[/URL] Texas controls enough votes to stop expansion. KSU has an interim President - Schultz until August. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728341915586924549']35m35 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/frankthetank111']@frankthetank111[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Weeeeeh']@Weeeeeh[/URL] Texas was #2 revenue last year. What's the incentive for Texas to go along with expansion? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728344415794806784']27m27 minutes ago[/URL] I'm doing my best to stay out of the B12 rush to judge but I'll say this. Nothing is settled. Everything is still on the table. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728344650629664769']26m26 minutes ago[/URL] Texas doesn't like the options available. They have zero incentive to go along with expansion & they don't want to give up LHN. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728344852644167680']25m25 minutes ago[/URL] And there isn't much the rest of the conference can trade Texas in return for their cooperation. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728345401020010496']23m23 minutes ago[/URL] The [URL='https://twitter.com/Enquirer']@Enquirer[/URL] is wrong. Expansion doesn't have 7 votes. It might have 5 solid "yes" votes if Schultz gets a chance to vote. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728345685137969153']22m22 minutes ago[/URL] As long as Texas controls 3 "no" votes expansion is not possible. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728345931075194880']21m21 minutes ago[/URL] Many in the B12 believe that expansion without a network will doom the conference faster than not expanding. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728346232020684800']21m21 minutes ago[/URL] Texas & OU are immune from revenue problems. They can wait 7 years & pivot to pursue the best opportunity whatever that may be. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728346687647928321']19m19 minutes ago[/URL] Despite all the dire talk & platitudes about falling behind & such the Big 12 must not rush to expand without considering the long term. [URL='https://twitter.com/BaylorFight'][B]david_gibson[/B] ‏@BaylorFight [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/BaylorFight/status/728344859749187584']26m26 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']@theDudeofWV[/URL] Chris - wouldn't it be better if Big 12 stayed at 10 until 2023 so that they could grab schools when other conferences shakeout [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728347305246601220']17m17 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/BaylorFight']@BaylorFight[/URL] Some think that way. Does a reduction of revenue in exchange for 10% better playoff odds stabilize the Big 12? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728347503352004608']16m16 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/BaylorFight']@BaylorFight[/URL] I'm going to say poaching from the P12 may be the Big 12's best option in the future. [URL='https://twitter.com/BaylorFight'][B]david_gibson[/B] ‏@BaylorFight [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/BaylorFight/status/728347618372280322']16m16 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']@theDudeofWV[/URL] Arizona/Arizona St? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Christopher Lambert[/B] ‏@theDudeofWV [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/728347700094193664']16m16 minutes ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/BaylorFight']@BaylorFight[/URL] Matbe? [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal'][B]Bluevod[/B] ‏@Bluevodreal [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal/status/728288663008849921']4h4 hours ago[/URL] Hearing NC academic fraud and being on probation for accreditation may stop them from Big 10. [URL='https://twitter.com/yerfaceismycase'][B]dave campbell[/B] ‏@yerfaceismycase [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/yerfaceismycase/status/728290651138359296']4h4 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal']@Bluevodreal[/URL] Tough bar.. seems harsh.. [URL='https://twitter.com/Genetics56'][B]Genetics56[/B] ‏@Genetics56 [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Genetics56/status/728314465385631747']3h3 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/yerfaceismycase']@yerfaceismycase[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal']@Bluevodreal[/URL] good sign that UNC is being seriously considered. B1G will help them be strict on academics. [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal'][B]Bluevod[/B] ‏@Bluevodreal [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal/status/728291116743860224']4h4 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/yerfaceismycase']@yerfaceismycase[/URL] not saying deal breaker but concern being on probation for accreditation is serious stuff. [URL='https://twitter.com/yerfaceismycase'][B]dave campbell[/B] ‏@yerfaceismycase [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/yerfaceismycase/status/728292041956954114']4h4 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal']@Bluevodreal[/URL] oh no doubt. seems like a University w NC's academic reputation could eventually overcome that scandal.. if all else fits. [URL='https://twitter.com/GoBlue135'][B]TodayIsTheDay[/B] ‏@GoBlue135 [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/GoBlue135/status/728288877861965824']4h4 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal']@Bluevodreal[/URL] But Duke won't come without them, will they? [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal'][B]Bluevod[/B] ‏@Bluevodreal [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal/status/728289329504735232']4h4 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/GoBlue135']@GoBlue135[/URL] I'm not buying the Duke stuff but maybe if NC is a no go to get NC TV market. [URL='https://twitter.com/GoBlue135'][B]TodayIsTheDay[/B] ‏@GoBlue135 [/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/GoBlue135/status/728290471823347713']4h4 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Bluevodreal']@Bluevodreal[/URL] ok, I just heard a loose rumor about it. Thanks. [/QUOTE]

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