Possible expansion of Big 12

[volgrad500]

The Big 12 is starting to feel the heat for not having a championship game, and apparently starting to discuss expansion. I was in the DFW area this week, and when they found out I was from TN they asked about Memphis as a possible candidate.

I admit I was clueless on the possibility. Has anyone else heard anything about this? I WOULD NOT be in favor of that. I'd hate to see Texas and Oklahoma getting to play in our state on a regular basis (not to mention the possibility that Memphis may keep a recruit or two).

Thoughts?

 

[bamawriter]

There was a thread about this a week or two ago.

Personally, I think it's more likely that the Big XII pushes for deregulation of the conference title games, and starts to play one with only ten members. I don't think they'll expand until they feel like they're in a position to poach the ACC, which could take a while.

 

[salutethehill]

I think Liberty University in Virginia is looking to move up.

 

[hog88]

Memphis? That would seem like an odd choice.

 

[TrueOrange]

 

[TrueOrange]

 

[volgrad500]

Anyone who's posted on here 33,000 times should probably be thankful of the reading material. Or just stfu.

 

[bamawriter]

Anyone who's posted on here 33,000 times should probably be thankful of the reading material. Or just stfu.

 

[Volz4lif3]

The Big 12 is starting to feel the heat for not having a championship game, and apparently starting to discuss expansion. I was in the DFW area this week, and when they found out I was from TN they asked about Memphis as a possible candidate.

I admit I was clueless on the possibility. Has anyone else heard anything about this? I WOULD NOT be in favor of that. I'd hate to see Texas and Oklahoma getting to play in our state on a regular basis (not to mention the possibility that Memphis may keep a recruit or two).

Thoughts?

Interesting nobody didn't like what I was telling them..

 

[Volz4lif3]

Memphis? That would seem like an odd choice.

No it's really not.. If they expand it's gonna be east.. Cincy... Memphis

 

[The Ron Mexico]

The Big 12 is starting to feel the heat for not having a championship game, and apparently starting to discuss expansion. I was in the DFW area this week, and when they found out I was from TN they asked about Memphis as a possible candidate.

I admit I was clueless on the possibility. Has anyone else heard anything about this? I WOULD NOT be in favor of that. I'd hate to see Texas and Oklahoma getting to play in our state on a regular basis (not to mention the possibility that Memphis may keep a recruit or two).

Thoughts?

Who is "they"? Just some random guy in Dallas? I doubt he is in any kind of decision making position for the Big 12.

 

[Volz4lif3]

Who is "they"? Just some random guy in Dallas? I doubt he is in any kind of decision making position for the Big 12.

"Who Dey"

 

[volfanhill]

"Who Dat?"

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Interesting..almost the exact same thread started with almost the exact same "points" made.

And still just as incorrect.

 

[ainge10heisman]

"Who Dat?"

We dat

 

[General Jack]

That would be an unbelievable coup for Memphis... but it ain't happening.

 

[UTwild82]

I think expansion will eventually happen again, but I agree with the poster who previously said that they would wait to poach an ACC team.

However, if they did expand with non power 5 teams, I think Cincinnati and Central Florida would be top two candidates.

 

[WooPigSooie]

I dont know.. but I'm ready for North Dakota State to start playing in the FBS.

I realize that is sorta out of left field.

 

[sammyjoey]

Yeah, and the folks in Austin are probably drooling over that Bismarck tv market.

 

[Gramps]

I could see Memphis being added to the Big 12. It would be a good move for both parties. It would give the Big 12 media presence in the Memphis market and if Memphis goined a major conference it would be a big boost to their recruiting. It would be a win - win situation imo.

 

[Volz4lif3]

I could see Memphis being added to the Big 12. It would be a good move for both parties. It would give the Big 12 media presence in the Memphis market and if Memphis goined a major conference it would be a big boost to their recruiting. It would be a win - win situation imo.

Gramps understands..

 

[volgrad500]

Who is "they"? Just some random guy in Dallas? I doubt he is in any kind of decision making position for the Big 12.

Oh yea, just a couple of attorneys down there- they are just fans like us. No decision makers or connections to teams other than ticket holders. They were just saying the local fans were kicking around names ( I guess in case they have to expand in order to have a championship game).

 

[ncvol17]

I imagine Memphis AD would wet themselves at the chance to tap into Big 12 $$$$$$$