*****The Super, Mega, Huge Big 12 Expansion Thread*****

[snowcraig2.0]

Why would the SEC want Florida State? What do they bring that Florida doesn't already give them?

 

[gocubs2118]

The BOR meeting got pushed up to Monday. Here we go.

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/pubomquery$omquery.queryview?P_OM_ID=136885&Z_CHK=33600

 

[Al_4_State]

Why would the SEC want Florida State? What do they bring that Florida doesn't already give them?

Well, they can add another prestigious program and 14 balances better than 13. Could drive up the next contract quite a bit.

I do think Virginia Tech is a more logical choice due to the untapped market there.

 

[alarson]

Apparently the TAMU regents are be having a telephonic meeting monday to talk conference affiliation. Guessing this means done deal.

 

[Al_4_State]

It should be noted that with A&M removed, and Texas and OU on board, the Big 12's instability will be down a lot.

A&M has really been the only school threatening to go. If the others stay, it isn't unstable.

 

[Cyclonestate78]

Gee, I see a lot of posters in these threads who were claiming Texas A&M could/would never leave, and made fun of those who thought otherwise...

Has A&M officially left yet? Until it is official and they are out of the Big XII then your comment really has no merit.

Rule #1 of the CF smartass handbook:

You can't call another poster out until you know officially that their post is 100% incorrect.

You sir have violated Rule #1. Now time for the ban-hammer.

 

[Redhawk94]

Exactly. All these "suggestions" for schools to join the Big 12 are pipe dreams. Our conference is a mess.

I think the Big 12 has some viable options, but none will be as good as losing Texas A&M. The Big 12 could reasonably add Houston or BYU.

 

[Jonecy]

ESPN report from Joe Schad....nothing really new except Beebe is denying the claims that he was focused solely on Texas and that the conference could survive w/o A&M.

SEC in high demand? Texas A&M, Florida State talk simmers - ESPN


Edit: At least academics are a part of these discussions....

The Big 12 is stressing it has six members with AAU Academic Accreditation compared to two in the SEC, a note Branch said could be part of a "wholistic view."

 

[gocubs2118]

I think the Big 12 has some viable options, but none will be as good as losing Texas A&M. The Big 12 could reasonably add Houston or BYU.

I personally think BYU could be an upgrade over A&M.

 

[rholtgraves]

I just heard that Oklahoma has called a meeting to discuss things and that they are ready to go to the WAC.

 

[Tornado man]

Has A&M officially left yet? Until it is official and they are out of the Big XII then your comment really has no merit.

Rule #1 of the CF smartass handbook:

You can't call another poster out until you know officially that their post is 100% incorrect.

That's rich - you mean like using the term "tinfoil hat brigade?"

 

[CYphyllis]

Gee, I see a lot of posters in these threads who were claiming Texas A&M could/would never leave, and made fun of those who thought otherwise...

Still really doubt they will.

 

[CYphyllis]

That's rich - you mean like using the term "tinfoil hat brigade?"

And yes, for the record I still think you're bat **** nuts.

 

[jbhtexas]

Asked about multiple reports that he told Texas A&M officials that Texas was the key to the future of the Big 12 and that the Big 12 would survive without the Aggies, Beebe said in a text message to ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM's Ian Fitzsimmons those reports are "totally inaccurate."

Aggie spreading FUD??? Impossible...

 

[SvrWxCy]

Aggie spreading FUD??? Impossible...

Yep.. Now aTm can really throw **** to the wall and see if it'll stick... You have to believe that this is going to be a done deal barring something catastrophic as they are ******* off a lot of people in the Big 12-2.

 

[chuckd4735]

I just heard that Oklahoma has called a meeting to discuss things and that they are ready to go to the WAC.

My sources tell me that the Cyclones are joining the NFC North...

 

[Al_4_State]

Still really doubt they will.

I think they're gone, but I think that A) we're going to be just fine (which is the only reason I've cared) and B) they'll get their head kicked in and wish they'd never left.

 

[chuckd4735]

I think they're gone, but I think that A) we're going to be just fine (which is the only reason I've cared) and B) they'll get their head kicked in and wish they'd never left.

Hopefully their fans dont decide to riot and start bonfires...

 

[alarson]

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/pubomquery$omquery.queryview?P_OM_ID=136885&Z_CHK=33600

Item 15) Authorization for the President to Take All Actions Relating to Texas A&M University's Athletic Conference Alignment, The Texas A&M University System

TAMU is gone.

 

[rholtgraves]

Aggie spreading FUD??? Impossible...

What is also funny is that all of the people acting like Florida State to the SEC is a done deal and Florida State saying that talk is all rumors. LIke the post points out, why would they leave when the have usually dominated the ACC.