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Message: [QUOTE="Charley Horse, post: 1751145, member: 6990"] BYU - a school with a reputation for being uncooperative, that refuses to play on Sunday and demands to be accommodated, that possesses its own modest LHN-type deal, and that has been accused of covering up rape allegations. Just what the Big 12 wants? Doubtful. Houston - A month ago the mediots said the northern schools liked Houston the best but the Texas schools would never stand for another recruiting rival. Now that Texas and Tech have endorsed Houston, the mediots have reversed their field of play and now claim the northern schools will never allow a fifth Texas school. Only conclusion - mediots don't know anything. Houston is in the clubhouse. Cincy - just like in Houston but in Ohio. Uninspiring but non-controversial. Thought to be the closest thing to Louisville who the Big 12 supposedly regrets not taking last time. I'd say Cincy is in too. Memphis - This suggestion can only be seriously considered by people who have so much contempt for the Big 12 that they imagine the Big 12 would whore itself out because Fred Smith's money is the only thing that even puts Memphis in this conversation. If the Big 12 wants a lousy program in the SEC footprint they could pick Tulane instead and have an infinitely better partner, academically speaking. UConn - The best program available but likely the third pick whose invitation is probably contingent upon the Big 12 finding a tolerable fourth. The only reason Cincy and Houston are in ahead of UConn is because they're more easily accessible and they make a complementary couple. Pray for a viable travel partner. [/QUOTE]

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