RE: Trusted Memphis poster hears Memphis president met w/ B12 this weekend
Its entirely possible that the Memphis State President met with the B12. It would also be entirely possible that the Presidents of Uconn, Cincy, San Diego State, BYU, UCF, USF, ECU, Boise, Houston, and USF met with the B12.
Smart conferences keep up with teams.
But that being said, I'd put Memphis behind Uconn, Boise, Cincy, SDSU, BYU, Houston, UCF, and USF in the race for the B12. Lets review.
Football success? Two good (but not great) seasons recently after a decade of mid-Sun Belt level football. Not the best candidate. Not the second best candidate either. They aren't Boise. They aren't TCU.
Basketball success? Historically great. But Uconn is better. Cincy isn't bad either. Maybe number 2 there.
Growing population that adds to the conference? Adds a moribund metro to the league. Good recruiting though (Although the SEC currently does and will continue to own that Metro). But Memphis falls behind Uconn, UCF, USF, Houston, Cincy, SDSU, etc. in this analysis.
Reputation fit? Nope. Boise, Uconn, and Cincy would probably do more for the league.
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