http://www.dnj.com/article/20100610/BLU ... 5/1002/rssBlog........
The Big 12 is crumbling as we speak.
According to numerous reports, here’s where the conference stands:
• Colorado has accepted an invitation to the Pac-10
• Texas A&M and Texas are prepared to accept spots in the Big Ten
• Oklahoma is seeking a spot in the SEC
• Oklahoma State is racing toward the Pac-10
• Nebraska is expected to accept an invitation to the Big Ten as early as Friday
That leaves Baylor, Missouri, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State and Texas Tech in the Big 12. In order to survive and retain its BCS automatic bid, the Big 12 will fight to keep its head above water. That might include adding TCU, BYU or the like.
But geographically, Conference USA’s West Division could offer some options to the Big 12.
C-USA West Division includes SMU, Houston, Tulsa, UTEP, Rice and Tulane. If some of those teams were swiped, C-USA would be fighting for survival itself. That could, in turn, leave the East Division open for pilfering by the Sun Belt or a merger.
C-USA’s East Division includes East Carolina, Central Florida, Southern Miss, Marshall, UAB and Memphis.
Marshall may not be a geographic fit. Memphis and Central Florida could eventually be bound for the Big East, if it survives realignment.
That would still leave schools like Southern Miss and UAB or perhaps more to snatch for another.....