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Too bad basketball isn't really a factor except for winning votes from Kansas and Iowa State.
"But we'd like Bob Bowlsby, the Big 12's commissioner, to consider the hardwood implications of any expansion-related decisions. "

I bet they do
If basketball was a factor.....based on the last few years, we'd be screwed
We could send them a laminated list of Tubby's recruiting class.
(08-24-2016 01:16 PM)HoopDreams Wrote: [ -> ]We could send them a laminated list of Tubby's recruiting class.

Oh, wow... shots fired.

#BLASTED
Unfortunately, Shirley and RC thought basketball was a factor....................


(08-24-2016 11:07 AM)Latilleon Wrote: [ -> ]Too bad basketball isn't really a factor except for winning votes from Kansas and Iowa State.
(08-24-2016 11:07 AM)Latilleon Wrote: [ -> ]Too bad basketball isn't really a factor except for winning votes from Kansas and Iowa State.

I think it's been an indirect factor. Basketball has given the university visibility, name recognition, and a reputation for at least one big-time program. And directly I think it probably plays a small role like you mentioned with Kansas and ISU.
Send enough ribs and BBQ to all of the presidents and it might just be the difference maker.
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