Big Ten and other Conference Expansion

[BuckeyeNation27]

It doesn't matter that whole thing is a cluster f**k.

Hey don't be so harsh. Beebe told me you could get back in if you agree to give all your money to Texas and not complain when they put as much time on the clock as is needed for a Longhorn win. What do you think?

 

[WolverineTX]

As details keep emerging, I'm fairly convinced that Don Beebe believes he's Gus Hansen. Ample talk, never has any numbers.

 

[Buckeye737]

In the long run, I think it'd be a good idea for the MWC to add Fresno State and/or Houston, possibly even Nevada as well. I think for football they are above-average to very strong teams and can help solidify their eventual bid into the BCS. What do you guys think?

I've been thinking the same thing. Nevada and Fresno State are the obvious ones to me, and the WAC should probably start looking for replacements for those two now. The WAC had 9 with Boise State so they'll be down to 8, could lose schools like Nevada and Fresno St, and could lose Louisiana Tech, who isn't thrilled with all of the travel they have to do. Unfortunately for La Tech, beggers can't be choosers and the Sun Belt is their only hope.

 

[woofermazing]

As details keep emerging, I'm fairly convinced that Don Beebe believes he's Gus Hansen. Ample talk, never has any numbers.

And Beebe hasn't realized yet that he really sucks at poker.

 

[WolverineTX]

And Beebe hasn't realized yet that he really sucks at poker.

Bingo!

 

[Huskerrat]

Hey don't be so harsh. Beebe told me you could get back in if you agree to give all your money to Texas and not complain when they put as much time on the clock as is needed for a Longhorn win. What do you think?

As tempting as that might be, I think we will pass. I like the fact that 85% of the officials aren't from Texas, the Big 10 office hasn't had pressure to move to Dallas and oh yea, the Big 10 CCG won't be in Dallas, even though they promised this would rotate every year. I'm sure if they conned is into coming back they might think of a way to give us ISU's money as well. Funny thing is ISU would probably vote to give it away.

 

[cincibuck]

Either Kansas doesn't understand the deal it made or Beebe was talking out of his ass...
Read more: Kansas AD clarifies concessions made to Big Three - NCAA Football - SI.com

This deal is hanging together by chewed gum, duct tape, and an Aggy jizz jar.

At first glance this looks and sounds like extortion, but then it wasn't so very long ago that Northwestern "sold" it's home game with the Buckeyes to play in Cleveland's Memorial Stadium.

 

[bigdog3300]

Report: UCF and Memphis 'likely' to join Big East - CBSSports.com

Big East is said to be ready to invite Memphis and UCF. Big hits to C-USA which not too long ago was all ready and hyped to go after the Big 12 rejects.

 

[LordJeffBuck]

Report: UCF and Memphis 'likely' to join Big East - CBSSports.com

Big East is said to be ready to invite Memphis and UCF. Big hits to C-USA which not too long ago was all ready and hyped to go after the Big 12 rejects.

Those moves will definitely solidify the Big East as the premier mid-major conference.

 

[CincyInterloper]

In other news... Utah has been invited to the Pac-10. Will be in South division. Presser tomorrow at 1 PM MDT.

Pac-10 invites Utah; source says Utes to accept - ESPN

Pac-10 North: Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, Cal, Stanford
Pac-10 South: USC, UCLA, Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, Colorado

Disappointing that it's not the California+Arizona schools together, but here's hoping Utah wins the south in 2011 when USC's still on probation.

The funny thing is, Utah could end up being the best football team in the PAC 10 at this point.

 

[Piney]

Report: UCF and Memphis 'likely' to join Big East - CBSSports.com

Big East is said to be ready to invite Memphis and UCF. Big hits to C-USA which not too long ago was all ready and hyped to go after the Big 12 rejects.

Hmmmm, the initial step to breakup the hybrid model and force Notre Dame's hand?

 

[CincyInterloper]

Hmmmm, the initial step to breakup the hybrid model and force Notre Dame's hand?

I'm beginning to think that Notre Dame is to football independence what The Rain Man is to watching The People's Court (Uh oh, fifteen minutes to Judge Wapner.) They just won't let go of it no matter the consequences.

 

[broken24]

The FedEx Big East is said to be ready to invite Memphis and UCF. Big hits to C-USA which not too long ago was all ready and hyped to go after the Big 12 rejects.

FIFY

 

[High Lonesome]

hmmm....just doesn't pass the smell test

Chip Brown (ChipBrownOB) on Twitter

Sources tell OB Arkansas has definitely put out feelers about possibly joining the Big 12, but the B12 votes don't appear to be there yet.

or any test for that matter....never the less, here we go again?

 

[Huskerrat]

hmmm....just doesn't pass the smell test

Chip Brown (ChipBrownOB) on Twitter



or any test for that matter....never the less, here we go again?

Why and the heck would Arkansas ever get back in bed with Texas? Why would they leave the endless money pot of the SEC? I guess DeLoss Dodds must have told Chip to start spreading a new rumor.