Realignment Megathread (All The Moves)
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Would you rather take Az, Arz State, and Utah
or Arz, Arz State, and Uconn?
Does doubling down in utah really beat adding the best hoops brand in the country? Plus, Utah should be in the MW for some karma for their delusions of grandeur.
I mean seeing Utah end of at 7 million a year in the MW would be the gift that keeps on giving. that and getting their asses kicked on blue turf.
or Arz, Arz State, and Uconn?
Does doubling down in utah really beat adding the best hoops brand in the country? Plus, Utah should be in the MW for some karma for their delusions of grandeur.
I mean seeing Utah end of at 7 million a year in the MW would be the gift that keeps on giving. that and getting their asses kicked on blue turf.
Realignment is like divorce court. Big chunks of money fought over, frank opinions expressed, dirty laundry exposed, and fun to watch. Plus, new dating life!
So PAC 12 wouldn’t even reveal the deal they had before Colorado left. Colorado and Prime leave and the PAC 12 gets a blockbuster deal a few days later? GK should be fired for not releasing the deal earlier then.
IMO the reason for the statement that Arizona prefers to go with ASU and Utah as well. Putting pressure on BY and Big 12 to take all 3. And not just one team.
As much fun as we are having today...
I feel obligated to ask you all to keep the CF servers in your thoughts and prayers as they struggle to remain with us through their trying bout of realignment posts
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A public statement of preference, or a statement announcing that the 3-pack deal is already done?
Football is king in the BigXII which is also the best basketball conference. BigXII eclipses the PAC in all but reputation.
Would still hit thoughThey're like the girl who thought she was too good for you and shut you down over and over.... but then wants to try and hit you up years later after her messy divorce and a dose of reality.
Judging by a decade on CF, I KNOW all of you can relate.
I feel like I've seen some hesitation on Oregon and Washington but you 100% take them if they are wanting to join.
1. They definitively kill the PAC. Right now it's probably done regardless but the landscape could change in a few years so being 100% certain of this is good.
2. You elevate the top end of the Big12. You're adding 2 of the the very few programs who have been to the playoffs.
3. Points 1 and 2 mean the Big 12 is now looking at 2 maybe 3 playoff births every year vs 1.
4. I'm not convinced they will have an opportunity to jump. SEC isn't taking them and the Big10 already could have them if they want. And even if they do move to the Big 10 in a few years that will time out with end of the ACC GOR and the Big 12 can just fill in from there Once the top teams defect from the ACC.
5. They won't be Texas. The league is unified and we would be saving them. I don't think they'd be able to throw much weight around. A lot of these ADs would be ready to deal with any BS.
1. They definitively kill the PAC. Right now it's probably done regardless but the landscape could change in a few years so being 100% certain of this is good.
2. You elevate the top end of the Big12. You're adding 2 of the the very few programs who have been to the playoffs.
3. Points 1 and 2 mean the Big 12 is now looking at 2 maybe 3 playoff births every year vs 1.
4. I'm not convinced they will have an opportunity to jump. SEC isn't taking them and the Big10 already could have them if they want. And even if they do move to the Big 10 in a few years that will time out with end of the ACC GOR and the Big 12 can just fill in from there Once the top teams defect from the ACC.
5. They won't be Texas. The league is unified and we would be saving them. I don't think they'd be able to throw much weight around. A lot of these ADs would be ready to deal with any BS.
Id like to see Utah left out but if they come we have a unanimous replacement for Texas as the most hated team in the league. They're be the most fun option, they care more than any PAC school. They have the chip on the shoulder and saltiness of a big 12 team.
Just got back from 2 weeks in Ames after traveling too and from our flight to Chicago.
I feel like driving along I80 I saw more ISU plates, stickers etc between Des Moines and Chicago. Even near Iowa City and Eastern Iowa, and into Illinois.
Maybe it was situational due to RAGBRAI or something. But it had been a while since I did that drive. But ISU seemed more visible in support than Iowa. Anecdotally at least.
Football is king? Wait until he sees the basketball side of things.
I'm totally with you, but only as long as it is on the Big 12's equal terms. The last thing I want to see Yormark do is start off the bat making special concessions to get them. No thanks.
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I've posted it before, but I have been to Tucson for business a few times. They do support UA. You see people with UA gear on, and the little bars and such have UA stuff as well as PHX Cardinals and some Suns.
It's not like walking around WalMart and seeing tigerhawks everywhere, but I definitely noticed the presence. They will be a great add to the Big12.
It needs to be mentioned that today is the one year anniversary of BY's first official day as Big 12 Commish.
I suppose he's done a pretty decent job leading the conference. Maybe year two will have some cool things happening as well. I guess I remain optimistic.
I suppose he's done a pretty decent job leading the conference. Maybe year two will have some cool things happening as well. I guess I remain optimistic.