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Carlton: Big 12 has found its worst enemy
(07-10-2017 12:57 PM)MplsBison Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 11:51 AM)JHS55 Wrote:  Texas was bluffing about houston

Texas Gov pushed it hard, and I think (wild guess) agreed to get UT Houston greenlit in exchange for U Houston in the Big 12.


No he didn't.
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(07-10-2017 10:25 AM)MplsBison Wrote:  Everything I've read says that there was a serious attempt by Kentucky politicians to get Louisville in the spot that ultimately went to West Virginia.

That means that probably at least half of the remaining eight teams (five Big 8 teams, and three SWC teams) thought that Louisville would've been a worthy add to pair with TCU.


So why didn't they just add both?!

There was an attempt by one Senator from Louisville, and old friend of Senator David Boren, to get Louisville into the Big12.

However, the thing that every one seems to forget, is that the TV networks reportedly told the Big12 that Louisville added nothing for the networks. It seems that Louisville had great fan support locally ....however, outside of their immediate area they did not turn on any TV sets. Then the Big12 opted for West Virginia.
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RE: Carlton: Big 12 has found its worst enemy
(07-10-2017 01:10 PM)SMUmustangs Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 10:25 AM)MplsBison Wrote:  Everything I've read says that there was a serious attempt by Kentucky politicians to get Louisville in the spot that ultimately went to West Virginia.

That means that probably at least half of the remaining eight teams (five Big 8 teams, and three SWC teams) thought that Louisville would've been a worthy add to pair with TCU.


So why didn't they just add both?!

There was an attempt by one Senator from Louisville, and old friend of Senator David Boren, to get Louisville into the Big12.

However, the thing that every one seems to forget, is that the TV networks reportedly told the Big12 that Louisville added nothing for the networks. It seems that Louisville had great fan support locally ....however, outside of their immediate area they did not turn on any TV sets. Then the Big12 opted for West Virginia.

Apparently it's worked well for the ACC.
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(07-10-2017 11:05 AM)MplsBison Wrote:  I know you're right. Just as we all know hindsight is 20/20. Probably also has to do with your first post, about them thinking they could poach bigger schools.

Could've still taken Houston + 1 more last year, but as we know the Big 8 schools blocked Houston and Texas blocked any expansion without Houston.

How do we know that? There's a lot of speculation around different scenarios, but I don't believe there was ever any kind of announcement of who favored whom.

I think it's more likely they just didn't agree that expansion was necessary, and opted instead to keep the per school payout high.
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It's my speculation. Based on public announcements from Texas state government leaders stated that Big 12 expansion would not be allowed without Houston.

I speculate that Texas tried to force Houston into the expansion, but Big 8 schools blocked it. There were public comments I believe from coaches at both K-State and Oklahoma State (maybe Oklahoma) complaining about losing (more) Texas recruits to Houston if they were added to the conference.
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RE: Carlton: Big 12 has found its worst enemy
(07-10-2017 10:56 AM)msm96wolf Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 10:22 AM)BePcr07 Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 09:56 AM)msm96wolf Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 09:19 AM)BePcr07 Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 08:44 AM)Lenvillecards Wrote:  Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Louisville & BYU?

I believe Pittsburgh & the B12 were in talks before A&M & Missouri left, would they still have left if Pitt & Syracuse were coming in? If so then still replace them with TCU & WV. Add Louisville & BYU for 14. Would ND find a B12 with those 14 schools more enticing? Cincinnati to the ACC to replace Maryland?

What if scenario:

XII loses Colorado to PAC, Nebraska to B1G, and Texas A&M with Missouri to SEC - 8 remain.

XII adds West Virginia, Louisville, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Connecticut, TCU, and Houston.

XII East: Connecticut, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, West Virginia, TCU, Houston
XII West: Texas, Texas Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma St, Kansas, Kansas St, Iowa St

At that time, I am not sure 6 teams would have been added let alone 8. I could see FSU, Clemson, Louisville and WVU would have been excellent objectives to take from the BE and ACC.

If the ACC wins out over the B12 to create a P4, I think it will have more to do with poor B12 decision to not let teams in and the ACC jumping on those mistakes to keep FSU and Clemson happy. SYC, PITT, Louisville and ND OOC long term deal seem to have worked okay for the conference. 2023 will be some interesting negotations. I am envisioning another BE type football chaos during the this period. It should make for an interesting summer in 2023.

I agree that it is a ridiculous number, but something the XII could have had which would have given the XII at least some stability. If Texas and Oklahoma left, while that might've hurt pretty bad, the XII would still be a power conference. Today, if OU/UT left, it would not get the agreements in place to remain a power.

I don't think it is an IF. The ACC will win out over the XII. ESPN won't allow it otherwise. Also, North Carolina holds a lot of power and the Southern ACC football schools seem to be content with dominating football and getting high quality bowl bids every year. I imagine the B1G, SEC, and ACC being totally fine with the PAC following as surviving - not in the sense the old Big East or the current XII are "surviving" but surviving as in no gain but no loss either.

Well I tend to agree with you, I have learned some posters are touchy on this subject. It was my effort to state it will be between the B12/ACC. If I was betting man, I know which way I bet today. I have to be honest though, at the end of the BCS, not quite sure that would be the horse I would have betted on then. 04-cheers

I don't know why, I just feel Ninja Swofford may acheive his holy grail dream and will retire on that note in 2025. 03-wink

Had the Big XII of A&M, Texas, OU, Nebraska, and Kansas held together and didn't have endless amounts of mistrust and cultural issues, it would be a super power. All of those schools bring substantial athletic firepower to the table.

Had the SWC and then B12 been able to hold on to Arkansas, my above point is even more true.

However, a huge amount of their potential slipped through their fingers.
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RE: Carlton: Big 12 has found its worst enemy
(07-10-2017 01:15 PM)CliftonAve Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 01:10 PM)SMUmustangs Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 10:25 AM)MplsBison Wrote:  Everything I've read says that there was a serious attempt by Kentucky politicians to get Louisville in the spot that ultimately went to West Virginia.

That means that probably at least half of the remaining eight teams (five Big 8 teams, and three SWC teams) thought that Louisville would've been a worthy add to pair with TCU.


So why didn't they just add both?!

There was an attempt by one Senator from Louisville, and old friend of Senator David Boren, to get Louisville into the Big12.

However, the thing that every one seems to forget, is that the TV networks reportedly told the Big12 that Louisville added nothing for the networks. It seems that Louisville had great fan support locally ....however, outside of their immediate area they did not turn on any TV sets. Then the Big12 opted for West Virginia.

Apparently it's worked well for the ACC.

How do you know that ...did Louisville greatly enhance the ACC tv contract? I do not know if it did or not. I was just telling you why the Big12 passed on Louisville
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I would say Lville and ACC are both happy with how it worked out.
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RE: Carlton: Big 12 has found its worst enemy
(07-10-2017 01:27 PM)SMUmustangs Wrote:  
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(07-10-2017 01:10 PM)SMUmustangs Wrote:  ...the thing that every one seems to forget, is that the TV networks reportedly told the Big12 that Louisville added nothing for the networks. It seems that Louisville had great fan support locally ....however, outside of their immediate area they did not turn on any TV sets. Then the Big12 opted for West Virginia.

Apparently it's worked well for the ACC.

How do you know that ...did Louisville greatly enhance the ACC tv contract? I do not know if it did or not. I was just telling you why the Big12 passed on Louisville

It's a matter of record that losing Maryland and replacing them with Louisville was a revenue-neutral move for the ACC. Does that mean that Louisville is worth the same as Maryland? Not necessarily. Remember, when the Big XII initially lost Nebraska and Colorado and responded by simply increasing the conference schedule from 8 games to 9, ESPN agreed to pay the same and Fox actually paid a little more (IIRC).

All that said, Louisville has been a valuable addition to ACC sports and I don't think anyone can argue that the Big XII made a tactical error in not inviting the Cardinals - along with the Mountaineers - when they had the chance.
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RE: Carlton: Big 12 has found its worst enemy
(07-10-2017 10:57 AM)Frank the Tank Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 10:25 AM)MplsBison Wrote:  Everything I've read says that there was a serious attempt by Kentucky politicians to get Louisville in the spot that ultimately went to West Virginia.

That means that probably at least half of the remaining eight teams (five Big 8 teams, and three SWC teams) thought that Louisville would've been a worthy add to pair with TCU.


So why didn't they just add both?!

To be sure, while I personally believe that the Big 12 should have added Louisville when it had the chance, the fact of the matter is that pretty much every single conference will add only the bare minimum of schools where there is a consensus agreement for expansion. That is, there has never been a situation where "Why don't we just add both?"-type thinking has prevailed. Pretty much every conference would rather add ONLY the school where there is a consensus and then wait on the borderline candidates even a solid candidate that needs another school to come along to provide for even numbers. This ranges from the Big 12 only adding WVU and not include Louisville to the recent decision of the MVC to only add Valpo and not include Murray State. University presidents simply don't think, "Well, we like Murray State almost as much as Valpo, so let's add both even though we don't have a 12th school that we like."

So true. In hindsight, the ACC could have in 2003 simply added 5 schools to solve the VT conundrum by taking Miami, VT, BC, SU, and Pitt. ND would have agreed to the 7 year partial with full membership later and gotten their ducks in a row to work out who would be #16 by that time.

But while there was general consensus for expansion to 12 (7-2 with both Duke and UNC against), expansion beyond 12 at that time was likely never to pass. Although there was briefly discussion of expansion to 13 for about a week or so in mid-June 2003.

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(07-10-2017 01:27 PM)SMUmustangs Wrote:  
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(07-10-2017 10:25 AM)MplsBison Wrote:  Everything I've read says that there was a serious attempt by Kentucky politicians to get Louisville in the spot that ultimately went to West Virginia.

That means that probably at least half of the remaining eight teams (five Big 8 teams, and three SWC teams) thought that Louisville would've been a worthy add to pair with TCU.


So why didn't they just add both?!

There was an attempt by one Senator from Louisville, and old friend of Senator David Boren, to get Louisville into the Big12.

However, the thing that every one seems to forget, is that the TV networks reportedly told the Big12 that Louisville added nothing for the networks. It seems that Louisville had great fan support locally ....however, outside of their immediate area they did not turn on any TV sets. Then the Big12 opted for West Virginia.

Apparently it's worked well for the ACC.

How do you know that ...did Louisville greatly enhance the ACC tv contract? I do not know if it did or not. I was just telling you why the Big12 passed on Louisville

MSNWolf is correct. Louisville and the ACC both are happy with the relationship. While Louisville may not have enhanced the current ACC contract they did do a good job of replacing Maryland. Also, Louisville provided some great ratings last season with Lamar Jacksons coming out party.

Take a look at the ratings for Louisville/Clemson and Louisville/FSU. Those are just a couple of examples but they were massive ratings. And it wasnt just because of who they played, but also because of Lamar Jackson and the high flying Louisville offense.
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RE: Carlton: Big 12 has found its worst enemy
now wait a minute
TV told B-12 needed 10 to keep contract,
TCU was in already
when it came down to Louv & WV
Louv wanted to wait a yr not to eat 20 m exit fee
WV said no promblem, we'll leave now & fought B-E tooth & nail to get out
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(07-10-2017 02:37 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  now wait a minute
TV told B-12 needed 10 to keep contract,
TCU was in already
when it came down to Louv & WV
Louv wanted to wait a yr not to eat 20 m exit fee
WV said no promblem, we'll leave now & fought B-E tooth & nail to get out

The way I understood it was they grabbed WVU and TCU and then began debating going to 12. Story was the votes were there to add Louisville but they didn't want to get stuck at 11 and couldn't agree on 12.

Which Frank would tell us is dysfunctional behavior... because he's right.

Sun Belt had several periods of 11 in hoops and while it sucked, it didn't suck as bad as just throwing in some random school to get to 12.
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The Big 12 has become "The Band of Misfits" with a golden opportunity that they are too blind to see. Add to California schools. and two Florida school and be in the three largest recruiting states in the nation. They could also add those four schools plus Cincy and BYU. That would place them in four time zones for TV and the best recruiting opportunities of any conference.
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(07-10-2017 08:28 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  If the Big 12 had added Louisville in 2011, in addition to West Virginia, TCU and - probably - Cincinnati, then the whole narrative about the Big 12 being on life support goes away. The league continues on with 12 teams and 12 very solid athletic programs. Unfortunately, Big 12 bosses didn't think Louisville was good enough, so they passed and only selected West Virginia (which is still on a monumental island).

The Big 12 will not be getting $35 million annually in its next contract if they continue to be the weakest link in the power conference chain. Bowlsby, Boren and others can proclaim how everything is great, but results, markets and program prestige matters. Having 20% of your conference composed of Kansas and Iowa State (programs with a combined three winning seasons in the past 10 years) doesn't help. Having Baylor, in its current state with negative national perception, doesn't help. Having Bob Stoops, one of the top college football head coaches, just retire, doesn't help. Having Texas continue to be down, doesn't help.

What exactly will the next Big 12 contract be buying-in to?

If I could figure out how to give people points on here I would give out a bunch for this comment.

If the Big 12 schools would have been in it for the long haul after the departures of A&M and Missouri then Cincinnati and Louisville would be in the Big 12 and it would be stable. With Pitt, Syracuse, WVU, Cincy, and Louisville all having new homes lined up maybe an arrangement could have been made for everyone to move in 2012. At this point UConn, Rutgers, and USF could have played a season as indies or temporarily affiliated with the MAC or C-USA for football before Rutgers went to the Big Ten and UConn to the ACC. USF moves to C-USA. Big East football dies peacefully.
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(07-10-2017 08:44 AM)Lenvillecards Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 07:56 AM)Hokie4Skins Wrote:  https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college...ve-forward

It would be interesting to see the list of schools that Bowlsby "could cry over" passing on.

Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Louisville & BYU?

I believe Pittsburgh & the B12 were in talks before A&M & Missouri left, would they still have left if Pitt & Syracuse were coming in? If so then still replace them with TCU & WV. Add Louisville & BYU for 14. Would ND find a B12 with those 14 schools more enticing? Cincinnati to the ACC to replace Maryland?

Its been written that the Big 12 was talking to Pitt and Pitt called up the ACC where they preferred to go and quickly got an offer.
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(07-10-2017 10:25 AM)MplsBison Wrote:  Everything I've read says that there was a serious attempt by Kentucky politicians to get Louisville in the spot that ultimately went to West Virginia.

That means that probably at least half of the remaining eight teams (five Big 8 teams, and three SWC teams) thought that Louisville would've been a worthy add to pair with TCU.


So why didn't they just add both?!

One factor that was mentioned was that they needed 45 conference games per their TV contracts and you can't do a balanced schedule with 11 teams and a 9 game conference schedule. If you go to 8, then you only have 44 conference.

They just didn't have a 12th team they were happy with.
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(07-10-2017 04:08 PM)arkstfan Wrote:  
(07-10-2017 02:37 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  now wait a minute
TV told B-12 needed 10 to keep contract,
TCU was in already
when it came down to Louv & WV
Louv wanted to wait a yr not to eat 20 m exit fee
WV said no promblem, we'll leave now & fought B-E tooth & nail to get out

The way I understood it was they grabbed WVU and TCU and then began debating going to 12. Story was the votes were there to add Louisville but they didn't want to get stuck at 11 and couldn't agree on 12.

Which Frank would tell us is dysfunctional behavior... because he's right.

Sun Belt had several periods of 11 in hoops and while it sucked, it didn't suck as bad as just throwing in some random school to get to 12.

No.
A&M left and TCU was added to replace them.
After TCU was added, then Missouri left. That was when they were considering WVU and UL.
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(07-10-2017 01:10 PM)SMUmustangs Wrote:  ...the thing that every one seems to forget, is that the TV networks reportedly told the Big12 that Louisville added nothing for the networks. It seems that Louisville had great fan support locally ....however, outside of their immediate area they did not turn on any TV sets. Then the Big12 opted for West Virginia.

Apparently it's worked well for the ACC.

How do you know that ...did Louisville greatly enhance the ACC tv contract? I do not know if it did or not. I was just telling you why the Big12 passed on Louisville

It's a matter of record that losing Maryland and replacing them with Louisville was a revenue-neutral move for the ACC. Does that mean that Louisville is worth the same as Maryland? Not necessarily. Remember, when the Big XII initially lost Nebraska and Colorado and responded by simply increasing the conference schedule from 8 games to 9, ESPN agreed to pay the same and Fox actually paid a little more (IIRC).

All that said, Louisville has been a valuable addition to ACC sports and I don't think anyone can argue that the Big XII made a tactical error in not inviting the Cardinals - along with the Mountaineers - when they had the chance.

I think a lot of presidents of Big 12 schools would disagree with you.
Would they really want the Baylor and Louisville problems at the same time? Probably not.
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