(10-19-2020 01:23 PM)ChrisLords Wrote:  

(10-19-2020 07:46 AM)Thiefery Wrote:  Let's say UT/ou move on.. Houston, SMU, Tulsa and Tulane Would probably be good additions, no? If Tech goes with UT as well.. You could add UTSA or TS St.. but that may be too Texas centric.. so they then probably add BYU or Colorado St.

KU/KSU/ISU/WV/TUL/OSU in the North
BU/TCU/SMU/UH/TULANE/Tech in the South

or if Tech also leaves with UT.. Tulane doesn't get the invite. Tulsa and OSU move to the south and BYU, CSU are added to the North?

If only UT/OU move on, the Big12 still doesn't need any more Texas or Oklahoma schools. And Tulane is a competitive vacuum. So even though they bring a new state and a good media market, I think the B12 would look for more competitive schools in new markets.

South : TT, Baylor, TCU, OSU, Kansas, KS
National : ISU, WVU, Cincy, UCF, BYU, Boise St

This!!

If OU/UT move on, the Big 12 solidifies its standing by acquiring the best football brands...regardless of geography. Cincy and UCF from the east (sorry AAC) and BYU and Boise State from the west. The core remaining Big 12 members are nicely located to rebuild and would have significant advantages over the AAC.