New Big 12 Thread

[leopold]

It's gonna be Cincy and Houston.

[smusic 00]

Cool

[Bergermeister]

Baylor wants...

[Greenwich Pony]

Houston makes sense, Cincy doesn't unless in a group of four. B12's long term outlook just not good.

[ponyinNC]

Cincy Houston. If somehow BYU is included, then I think the last spot would be between UConn, Memphis and SMU.

[Comet]

I really don't think SMU is in the picture even if they invite 4

[mrydel]

Sounds like BYU will not be included. The LGBT community has written the Big 12 requesting BYU not be considered. I would doubt that the Big 12 would welcome that fight.

[leopold]

Houston makes sense, Cincy doesn't unless in a group of four. B12's long term outlook just not good.

Cincy makes sense in that it they bring new TV and recruiting, are right next to WVU and make them happy, and they have their act together in terms of athletic teams and facilities.

[Pony Boss]

I really don't think SMU is in the picture even if they invite 4

Yeah and Larry Brown will lead us to a natty this year right?

[JasonB]

I really don't think SMU is in the picture even if they invite 4

SMU's chance was with a 4 team non-west expansion.

The conference started leaning towards 2 west 2 east or just 2. West was BYU and CSU. Baylor was anti-BYU which explains their only 2 team stance.

BYU is out for sure now, which puts massive odds on a 2 team expansion grabbing Cincy and Houston.

[East Coast Mustang]

Houston makes sense, Cincy doesn't unless in a group of four. B12's long term outlook just not good.

WVU needs a travel partner

[Stallion]

In other Big 12 news-its appears that Baylor may have solved the toilet design appearance of MacLane Stadium by adding a roof

http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/wonder/% ... spartandhp

[smusic 00]

Haha

[Pony^]

Are the Big 12 powers playing poker with ESPN & Fox?

http://newsok.com/article/5513165

[Pony^]

Inside the University of Houston's Political Push to Join The Big 12

UH officials saw an opening, but had to be careful about openly courting a spot because they didn’t want to anger their current American Athletic Conference. So while administrators worked behind the scenes to build up their sports programs, most of the political push was left to the university’s most powerful supporters.

The UH PAC, which is known for aggressively pursuing the university’s interests, has been key. Wilson said the group identified Big 12 membership as one of its top priorities about two years ago. Ever since, its leaders have lobbied more than 50 lawmakers to support their bid.

The group has the power of the purse behind it. According to campaign finance records, it has made more than $800,000 worth of political expenditures since 2012. Those include donations totaling $38,500 to Abbott, $32,500 to Patrick and more than $40,000 to state Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee.

Perhaps even more important, the UH System’s billionaire board chairman has made his own push. Tilman Fertitta, who owns numerous chain restaurants and casinos, is a powerful figure in the state, having donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas politicians, including more than $350,000 to Abbott and more than $130,000 to Patrick. In October, Fertitta will host a fundraiser for Patrick.

https://www.texastribune.org/2016/08/10/inside-university-houstons-political-push-join-big/