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[noeynox]

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Mark Blaudschun‏@blauds
@BriUConn Not sure of the exact timing. But sometime over the weekend the Big 12 and UConn connected about a meeting.

 

[Adios]

Big XII Television Partners' Disapproval of Expansion Is Bad News for UH

 

[ninety-nine]

This popped up on Rotoworld, of all places:

"The Dallas Morning News' Chuck Carlton reports that no school being considered for Big 12 expansion has drawn the required eight votes to join the conference.

While Carlton relayed that the Big 12 has yet to truly settle on its expansion targets yet, he additionally noted that "in-depth discussions and inevitable horse trading haven't really begun yet." He is also hearing that a football-only invite to the conference is unlikely, with a source telling him, "Nobody wants it." Last week, it was reported that BYU would consider joining the Big 12 on a football-only basis, but if Carlton's source is on-point, that might no longer be a realistic possibility. Aug. 4 - 12:16 pm ET"

Source: Five industry sources weigh in on top candidates to join Big 12; ESPN and Fox not thrilled with expansion talks | SportsDay

 

[noeynox]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Matt Schonvisky ‏@MattSchonvisky 4m4 minutes ago
"Oklahoma does not want to be in a league with Memphis" @BerryTramel of @TheOklahoman on #Big12Expansion - full interview up shortly

 

[UConn Dan]

Per Blauds: Big 12 focusing on adding only 2 schools

2 schools not 4. We are in top 3.

 

[huskymedic]

Matt Schonvisky ‏@MattSchonvisky 4m4 minutes ago
"Oklahoma does not want to be in a league with Memphis" @BerryTramel of @TheOklahoman on #Big12Expansion - full interview up shortly

 

[junglehusky]

 

[Fishy]

After interacting with there fan base some I can't blame Oklahoma.

Do you have trouble following directions?

 

[HuskyHawk]

Jason WilliamsVerified account‏@jwilliamscincy
Source: BYU Big 12's No. 1 overall. Oklahoma wants Cincy. Texas of course wants Houston. Don't be surprised if compromise is Cincy & Houston

Travis HaneyVerified account‏@TravHaneyESPN
Travis Haney Retweeted Jason Williams

Some people have changed their minds re: BYU. But the Big 12 is wont to do that ...

 

[Penfield]

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Brad Crawford ‏@BCrawford247 23m23 minutes ago
Source tells me Big 12 reps are on campus at UCF today, looking around for feasibility survey. Bunch of enhancements this week, too.

 

[Penfield]

 

[Fishy]

If UConn has a relationship with ESPN it's certainly been abusive
In fact Women's basketball essentially generates zero revenues ,even though they are a regular prime time participant
That sounds like a women's rights violation ,maybe somebody should point this out to Hillary. Or better yet point it out to ESPN first.

You are about to have an abusive relationship with an internet message board.

 

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Stewart Mandel ‏@slmandel 3m3 minutes ago
GLAAD, NOW among 25 advocacy groups campaigning the Big 12 to drop BYU from expansion consideration.


Stewart Mandel ‏@slmandel 1m1 minute ago
One openly gay Big 12 athlete says he would not travel to BYU if in the conference event due to its LGBT policies.

 

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[junglehusky]

 

[UChusky916]

This tweet was deleted, what did it say?

 

[Penfield]

This tweet was deleted, what did it say?

That UConn's ESPN connection might actually help them with Big 12 expansion

 

[UConnTrumbull]

 

[gwhuskyfan]

Steve Berkowitz ‏@ByBerkowitz 52s53 seconds ago

BYU under Title IX investigation by Department of Education for handling of sexual assault reports, per @tad_walch

BYU under investigation by Department of Education for handling of sexual assault reports

 

[noeynox]

Are the Big 12 powers playing poker with ESPN & Fox? | NewsOK.com

 

[huskymedic]

 

[jho]

Frank the Tanks latest - Why LGBT Rights at BYU Matter in Big 12 Expansion - FRANK THE TANK'S SLANT

 

[noeynox]

Guerin Emig: Mike Gundy on Big 12 expansion:

 

[UConn Dan]

Sources: Big 12 to talk expansion with 17 schools

 

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Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN 7m7 minutes ago
Video presentations by schools to Big 12's Bob Bowlsby should run a couple of hours each. Told at least 14 schools. ESPN reported 17 today.

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN 4m4 minutes ago
The 14 have all publicly expressed interest. If there are 17, it could be from a group of San Diego St, UNLV, N. Illinois and Fresno St.

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN 2m2 minutes ago
Told that 12 or 14 both remain options for conference, zero far less likely. Fourteen means more $$$$, bigger footprint, more stability.

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN 1m1 minute ago
Told 12 is a safe middle ground and means that Big 12 feels reasonably confident about its future and possible new media interest come 2024.

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN 11m11 minutes ago
What I'm hearing on Big 12 expansion: the timetable (subject to change) is mid September to early October.

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN 5m5 minutes ago
Not expanding would be a PR disaster after public announcement. Only reasons not to: if huge TV extension in works or lack of consensus.

Chuck Carlton ‏@ChuckCarltonDMN 43s44 seconds ago
Why all the presentations? Told Big 12 feels if school expressed interest, deserves chance to make a case. Could help schools on bubble.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Please subtract all the likes from last week's post. Game. Set. Match. We're done.