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BYU - SMU to Big 12?

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Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:13 pm
by smuhype
Can someone give me the unbiased call on why the Big 12 wouldnt immediately fix what just happened today and name SMU and BYU members of the Big 12.
BYU is obvious choice and the one commodity that makes sense to a few conferences.
SMU or Cincinnati make alot of sense --- cant see Memphis or Houston getting the nod.
SMU BASKETBALL performance and recent investment in our program may give us slight edge.
Perhaps Chad Morris made SMU make it very clear to him what discussions have been had if at all regarding Big 12 sniffing around SMU? Chad is no dummy - can we view his hire as another good signal?
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:16 pm
by sbsmith
$$$$$$$$$$$$
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:20 pm
by Nacho
Big 12 does what ut tells them to do.
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:20 pm
by mrydel
If they do expand it will be with eastern teams to balance W. Va in my opinion.
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:25 pm
by lwjr
SMU brings nothing to the table. BYU has their own TV contract and present scheduling difficulties since they will not play games on Sunday's
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:28 pm
by DanFreibergerForHeisman
lwjr wrote:SMU brings nothing to the table. BYU has their own TV contract and present scheduling difficulties since they will not play games on Sunday's
Exactly - and don't forget the Sunday thing extends to all sports.
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:29 pm
by Chnash318
BYU and UCF make the most sense
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

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Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:30 pm
by StallionsModelT
Ah yes the coveted Orlando market.
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:31 pm
by DanFreibergerForHeisman
As long as UT is around with the Longhorn Network, they will never take BYU with their network.
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:32 pm
by sbsmith
StallionsModelT wrote:Ah yes the coveted Orlando market.
......that belongs to the SEC
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

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Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:33 pm
by CoxMustangFan
The b12 is a conference that prides itself on dysfunction and team control of tier 3 TV rights. BYU fits perfectly. Add a western travel partner (ex: Colorado State or Boise State) and they're at 12.
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

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Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:40 pm
by blackoutpony
We add nothing $$$$$ wise for TV purposes, which is what drives everything in realigment
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:48 pm
by Pony147
Our only shot in the Big 12 is if we start winning immediately and if Rick Hart buys Steve Patterson a lot of drinks
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

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Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:52 pm
by Stallion
In order of preference from Big 12 perspective - not likelihood-and considering long term potential of program
Notre Dame
BYU
UCF
Cincy
Colorado St
USF
Memphis
UH
SMU
Re: BYU - SMU to Big 12?

Posted:
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:57 pm
by Statler
Nacho wrote:Big 12 does what ut tells them to do.
Since they will abandon ship and go to the PAC 12 ....who knows?