Conference realignment "Rumors" "tweets" "etc"

[Rizman]

What impact would this have on recruiting for USF to say we are in the Big-12?   

[Calibull]

3 minutes ago, Rizman said:

This is a money and a defensive play that is why they are making the decision now to expand.   

1.  TV Market - Negotiation purpose 

2. Alumni Size

3.  School Size

4.  Team competitiveness -  This is not about academics, they can kid themselves all day long.  

5.  Other factors 

They actually put out the list of factors to be considered: Strength of athletic dept, fan base size, media market, school's reputation, academic strength.

[FazaUSF]

http://web.tampabay.com/sports/college/big-12-moves-toward-expansion-as-usf-hopes-for-spot/2286018

http://www.wtoc.com/story/32482787/big-12-moves-toward-expansion-will-evaluate-candidates

http://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2016/7/19/12232078/byu-tom-holmoe-releases-statement-big-12-expansion-sitake-mangum-detmer-taysom

[Bull Dozer]

2 minutes ago, Rizman said:

What impact would this have on recruiting for USF to say we are in the Big-12?   

I think it would be a big bump for us as we would now have a legit path to the championship playoff. Also we could tap into the Texas recruiting market with the added exposure over there. 

[jvwvu]

Hello ************** - How you been?

Well this is happening again.S

Supposedly Cincy is a lock , I want USF & UCF only but my assumption is it will be Memphis and Cincy to 12 for now and Houston and UCF to 14.

 

Sell the farm boys, take $1M for 5 years whatever it takes make it happen for USF.

 

And buy some bitcoin if you have not already.

 

[TheUpperHand]

I foresee not getting into Big 12. If we did, we wouldn't be able to post in this thread anymore.

[Calibull]

1 minute ago, TheUpperHand said:

I foresee not getting into Big 12. If we did, we wouldn't be able to post in this thread anymore.

Later days dude.... 

[Calibull]

If people don't think recruiting will factor in... they are sadly mistaken.  The Big 12 needs bigger markets and access to Florida talent if they want to keep up with the SEC. Even the B1G does better in Florida than they do and they also have access to other recruiting markets the Big 12 doesn't.  They are in a island of sorts.  I think that will factor in.  The weather too.

[NewEnglandBull]

Don't see how Memphis is a player if academics are going to be taken into account. 

[Calibull]

Just now, NewEnglandBull said:

Don't see how Memphis is a player if academics are going to be taken into account. 

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