(08-05-2013 10:54 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  I am sorry that I wasted my time reading this!

So are we. Even more so that you posted about it.

(08-05-2013 10:58 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:54 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  I am sorry that I wasted my time reading this!

So are we. Even more so that you posted about it.

Knightsweat...
Where do you think OU would end up if UT starts an avalanche? You follow OU more than we do.

(08-05-2013 11:06 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:58 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:54 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  I am sorry that I wasted my time reading this!

So are we. Even more so that you posted about it.

Knightsweat...
Where do you think OU would end up if UT starts an avalanche? You follow OU more than we do.

I think it depends on what kind of deal Texas cuts. If Texas goes B1G, I think OU follows them. If Texas goes Indy with an ND type agreement with the ACC, OU might still go to the B1G with Kansas, or with OSU to the SEC. I've commented before that the SEC would be my preference, because the SEC is on the rise while the B1G is still prospering on past successes. No offense intended, but the B1G schools and fanbases don't impress me much.

Last thought is I think OU fans would like the SEC more than the school's leadership, so I'd give the B1G the edge. Hope that helps. Probably didn't tell you anything you hadn't already figured out yourself.

(08-05-2013 11:18 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:06 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:58 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:54 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  I am sorry that I wasted my time reading this!

So are we. Even more so that you posted about it.

Knightsweat...
Where do you think OU would end up if UT starts an avalanche? You follow OU more than we do.

I think it depends on what kind of deal Texas cuts. If Texas goes B1G, I think OU follows them. If Texas goes Indy with an ND type agreement with the ACC, OU might still go to the B1G with Kansas, or with OSU to the SEC. I've commented before that the SEC would be my preference, because the SEC is on the rise while the B1G is still prospering on past successes. No offense intended, but the B1G schools and fanbases don't impress me much.

Last thought is I think OU fans would like the SEC more than the school's leadership, so I'd give the B1G the edge. Hope that helps. Probably didn't tell you anything you hadn't already figured out yourself.

OU and UT are working hand in hand

(08-05-2013 11:21 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:18 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:06 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:58 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:54 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  I am sorry that I wasted my time reading this!

So are we. Even more so that you posted about it.

Knightsweat...
Where do you think OU would end up if UT starts an avalanche? You follow OU more than we do.

I think it depends on what kind of deal Texas cuts. If Texas goes B1G, I think OU follows them. If Texas goes Indy with an ND type agreement with the ACC, OU might still go to the B1G with Kansas, or with OSU to the SEC. I've commented before that the SEC would be my preference, because the SEC is on the rise while the B1G is still prospering on past successes. No offense intended, but the B1G schools and fanbases don't impress me much.

Last thought is I think OU fans would like the SEC more than the school's leadership, so I'd give the B1G the edge. Hope that helps. Probably didn't tell you anything you hadn't already figured out yourself.

OU and UT are working hand in hand

They usually do, at least with most things but realignment is a fickle mistress. It could go sideways pretty quick.

Miko,
Do your sources have any idea who will back fill into the Big 12? Would they go back to 10 12 or more? Do they add any more Texas teams?

edit : better question. If Kansas goes to B1G and Oklahoma and Oklahoma state go to the SEC, who goes with Kansas to the B1G? Since UConn, ND and Texas are out of the picture.

(08-05-2013 11:18 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:06 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:58 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:54 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  I am sorry that I wasted my time reading this!

So are we. Even more so that you posted about it.

Knightsweat...
Where do you think OU would end up if UT starts an avalanche? You follow OU more than we do.

I think it depends on what kind of deal Texas cuts. If Texas goes B1G, I think OU follows them. If Texas goes Indy with an ND type agreement with the ACC, OU might still go to the B1G with Kansas, or with OSU to the SEC. I've commented before that the SEC would be my preference, because the SEC is on the rise while the B1G is still prospering on past successes. No offense intended, but the B1G schools and fanbases don't impress me much.

Last thought is I think OU fans would like the SEC more than the school's leadership, so I'd give the B1G the edge. Hope that helps. Probably didn't tell you anything you hadn't already figured out yourself.

OU and OSU would be an awesome addition to the SEC. Aside from the academics issues the leaders have, Oklahoma has, IMHO, more in common with the SEC schools. Can you imagine the games?

(08-05-2013 11:36 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:18 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:06 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:58 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:54 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  I am sorry that I wasted my time reading this!

So are we. Even more so that you posted about it.

Knightsweat...
Where do you think OU would end up if UT starts an avalanche? You follow OU more than we do.

I think it depends on what kind of deal Texas cuts. If Texas goes B1G, I think OU follows them. If Texas goes Indy with an ND type agreement with the ACC, OU might still go to the B1G with Kansas, or with OSU to the SEC. I've commented before that the SEC would be my preference, because the SEC is on the rise while the B1G is still prospering on past successes. No offense intended, but the B1G schools and fanbases don't impress me much.

Last thought is I think OU fans would like the SEC more than the school's leadership, so I'd give the B1G the edge. Hope that helps. Probably didn't tell you anything you hadn't already figured out yourself.

OU and OSU would be an awesome addition to the SEC. Aside from the academics issues the leaders have, Oklahoma has, IMHO, more in common with the SEC schools. Can you imagine the games?

Yeah I agree that OU/OSU are SEC type schools, and the games would be pretty awesome. Plus living in Fla, I'd get more chances each year to watch the Sooners. Hell I might even root for the Cowboys a few times (Think I just threw up in my mouth a little ). LOL

(08-05-2013 11:46 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:36 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:18 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 11:06 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:58 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  So are we. Even more so that you posted about it.

Knightsweat...
Where do you think OU would end up if UT starts an avalanche? You follow OU more than we do.

I think it depends on what kind of deal Texas cuts. If Texas goes B1G, I think OU follows them. If Texas goes Indy with an ND type agreement with the ACC, OU might still go to the B1G with Kansas, or with OSU to the SEC. I've commented before that the SEC would be my preference, because the SEC is on the rise while the B1G is still prospering on past successes. No offense intended, but the B1G schools and fanbases don't impress me much.

Last thought is I think OU fans would like the SEC more than the school's leadership, so I'd give the B1G the edge. Hope that helps. Probably didn't tell you anything you hadn't already figured out yourself.

OU and OSU would be an awesome addition to the SEC. Aside from the academics issues the leaders have, Oklahoma has, IMHO, more in common with the SEC schools. Can you imagine the games?

Yeah I agree that OU/OSU are SEC type schools, and the games would be pretty awesome. Plus living in Fla, I'd get more chances each year to watch the Sooners. Hell I might even root for the Cowboys a few times (Think I just threw up in my mouth a little ). LOL

Yep. I thought about your travel benefits of being in the SEC.

When will Texas learn the Big 12 is where they need to stay. The Big 12 is a great conference and I simply don't understand why some would like to see its demise.

(08-05-2013 10:04 PM)Dr. Isaly von Yinzer Wrote:  Sadly, this is no more ridiculous than any other "insider" piece people often eargerly gobble up on this board.

Actually it's far less ridiculous... not that I believe it, but at least it makes some sense (the excellence of all things UConn notwithstanding).

(08-05-2013 09:46 PM)miko33 Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 09:37 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 09:19 PM)miko33 Wrote:  I was in Berlin last week working on a lucrative business deal. I happened to meet up with an old friend who is an expat with plenty of connections to several B1G schools. We had a good time. It's nice to catch up with old friends you haven't seen in awhile. We had a great bottle of Riesling. Truly an enjoyable time. Anyways, he gave me a scoop about the B1G. It definitely is going to expand in the near future. The 15th school is going to be Kansas - it's a slam dunk - but the 16th school gets rather interesting. UCONN was originally going to get the nod; however, a very unexpected thing happened. PSU blackballed them! Their AD Joyner advised that PSU wants to see itself as the preeminent eastern university from an athletic POV. Their fear was that UCONN is so good in most of their current athletics - especially in girls BB - that PSU felt in time that UCONN would eclipse them and start siphoning off their recruits. PSU felt like their hands were tied and this is the best they could do.

As a compromise school, the B1G is now looking at Oklahoma. Texas would have been a clear first choice except for the fact that the ACC was in secret negotiations with them for awhile and that UT and ND are going to join the ACC as full time members. Amazingly, both Texas and OU will be able to break away from the Big12 without any repercussions nor with any baggage. Not sure how they did it, and I'll find out more about that later. Basically, the Big12 GOR was not as strong as originally thought.

I also found out a little later that Joyner was being a little loose lipped bragging about what PSU did to UCONN. Also, Joyner confided with a big booster that FoxSports told the B1G who to take for their 16th school.

Stay tuned guys. More to follow as soon as I get more info!

You're welcome.

Aside from the obviously expected world trip news, this is similar to one of the popular theories of upcoming realignment on this board. OU/KU to the B1G and UT to the ACC, at least as some kind of alliance. His real earth shaking tips always come in Japan though, so I am suspect of a European trip.

Not all realignment is earth shattering. But unlike some of these "bloggers" who are merely throwing sh!t at the wall, I provide the true details and nuances. I clearly shared the UCONN angle that the unwashed masses had no clue about. Because of my painstaking lookout for the true insider news, I secured these juicy scoops for your edification.

You're welcome.

Actually the whole Texas to the ACC and OU/KU to the Big Ten comes from me. I am not a blogger but then again, you don't have sources so it's all good!

(08-06-2013 01:07 AM)He1nousOne Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 09:46 PM)miko33 Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 09:37 PM)USAFMEDIC Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 09:19 PM)miko33 Wrote:  I was in Berlin last week working on a lucrative business deal. I happened to meet up with an old friend who is an expat with plenty of connections to several B1G schools. We had a good time. It's nice to catch up with old friends you haven't seen in awhile. We had a great bottle of Riesling. Truly an enjoyable time. Anyways, he gave me a scoop about the B1G. It definitely is going to expand in the near future. The 15th school is going to be Kansas - it's a slam dunk - but the 16th school gets rather interesting. UCONN was originally going to get the nod; however, a very unexpected thing happened. PSU blackballed them! Their AD Joyner advised that PSU wants to see itself as the preeminent eastern university from an athletic POV. Their fear was that UCONN is so good in most of their current athletics - especially in girls BB - that PSU felt in time that UCONN would eclipse them and start siphoning off their recruits. PSU felt like their hands were tied and this is the best they could do.

As a compromise school, the B1G is now looking at Oklahoma. Texas would have been a clear first choice except for the fact that the ACC was in secret negotiations with them for awhile and that UT and ND are going to join the ACC as full time members. Amazingly, both Texas and OU will be able to break away from the Big12 without any repercussions nor with any baggage. Not sure how they did it, and I'll find out more about that later. Basically, the Big12 GOR was not as strong as originally thought.

I also found out a little later that Joyner was being a little loose lipped bragging about what PSU did to UCONN. Also, Joyner confided with a big booster that FoxSports told the B1G who to take for their 16th school.

Stay tuned guys. More to follow as soon as I get more info!

You're welcome.

Aside from the obviously expected world trip news, this is similar to one of the popular theories of upcoming realignment on this board. OU/KU to the B1G and UT to the ACC, at least as some kind of alliance. His real earth shaking tips always come in Japan though, so I am suspect of a European trip.

Not all realignment is earth shattering. But unlike some of these "bloggers" who are merely throwing sh!t at the wall, I provide the true details and nuances. I clearly shared the UCONN angle that the unwashed masses had no clue about. Because of my painstaking lookout for the true insider news, I secured these juicy scoops for your edification.

You're welcome.

Actually the whole Texas to the ACC and OU/KU to the Big Ten comes from me. I am not a blogger but then again, you don't have sources so it's all good!

To be accurate, you just happened to shoot your arrow close to the mark this time. Congrats, but remember the old saying that once in a awhile, even a blind hog can find an ear of corn...

(08-05-2013 11:34 PM)ChrisLords Wrote:  Miko,
Do your sources have any idea who will back fill into the Big 12? Would they go back to 10 12 or more? Do they add any more Texas teams?

edit : better question. If Kansas goes to B1G and Oklahoma and Oklahoma state go to the SEC, who goes with Kansas to the B1G? Since UConn, ND and Texas are out of the picture.

Yes, the Big12 should survive this. Do not expect any merger between the Big12 and the AAC though. The last time those thoughts were floated out there were because Marinatto salivated over KU BB. With KU and the BE BB schools gone, it won't happen. Plus the Big12 thinks it can still pull from the AAC if it wanted to without having to deal with a merger.

With the Big12 sitting at 7 schools, they will need to add 3 to at least get back to 10. My sources tell me that the odds of them going to 12 are slim, but it's possible. Here are the most likely outcomes for 10 or 12 schools:

If it's a simple replenishment to get back to 10, then expect to see Cincy, USF and UCF get the nod. However, if the goal is to get to 12, then it will be those 3 plus New Mexico and UNLV.

Some of you may be asking...you mean they won't even consider UCONN!?!? Well, there are 2 reasons why they won't be considered for the Big12 expansion. First, they are too far away. Second, word is that Gene DeFilippo will be brought in as a consultant for the Big12 expansion/reload efforts. Word is that he doesn't like UCONN...

(08-05-2013 09:54 PM)JRsec Wrote:  Hey Miko next time you hoist a glass with A. Merkel give her my regards. Who would have guessed she was still so connected with the Badgers. The question is do you think Kansas will be upset if UT and OU get the nod? I appreciate your direct approach this time, but after all since the OSU booster let the cow out of the bag, there is really no need for secrecy now. Tschuss!

I appreciate the props, but I'm not THAT well connected...LOL. This guy's a good friend of mine that grew up in Toledo. He moved to Deutschland around 8 years ago and loves it - except for the overbearing gov't rules/regs. He lives in Bayern (Munchen to be more specific).

(08-05-2013 10:51 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  I bought it hook, line, and sinker.

Like I've said about the ACC: BC, Syracuse, and Pitt want nothing to do with UConn because our athletic department knows how to field quality teams (men's BB, women's BB, soccer, baseball, FB ... although FB is still young and growing). BC is terrified of having UConn 90 miles away in the same conference. And now Penn State doesn't want us in the B1G because we're a threat?

The AAC will be fun, but I'm tired of UConn having doors slammed shut in our face because we're competent & competitive.

You think Syracuse, BC and Pitt is blackballing Uconn because they are afraid of your athletic prowess? Then why did they all vote to invite Louisville, whos athletic department blows Uconn away? These are the same schools that voted for your fb to get into the BE in the first place.

You think Penn State is worried about Uconn football? PENN STATE?

If Uconn was as great and powerful and intimidating as you think it is, someone would have given you a call by now. You think SU, Pitt, BC and Penn State has influence with the Big 12 and the SEC? Whos blackballing you from those leagues?

Its unfortunate that Uconn got left behind, but you guys really need to stop blaming everyone else for your woes to make yourselves feel better. Its really embarrassing to constantly read this kind of stuff from you guys.

(08-06-2013 06:40 AM)cuseroc Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:51 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  I bought it hook, line, and sinker.

Like I've said about the ACC: BC, Syracuse, and Pitt want nothing to do with UConn because our athletic department knows how to field quality teams (men's BB, women's BB, soccer, baseball, FB ... although FB is still young and growing). BC is terrified of having UConn 90 miles away in the same conference. And now Penn State doesn't want us in the B1G because we're a threat?

The AAC will be fun, but I'm tired of UConn having doors slammed shut in our face because we're competent & competitive.

You think Syracuse, BC and Pitt is blackballing Uconn because they are afraid of your athletic prowess? Then why did they all vote to invite Louisville, whos athletic department blows Uconn away? These are the same schools that voted for your fb to get into the BE in the first place.

You think Penn State is worried about Uconn football? PENN STATE?

If Uconn was as great and powerful and intimidating as you think it is, someone would have given you a call by now. You think SU, Pitt, BC and Penn State has influence with the Big 12 and the SEC? Whos blackballing you from those leagues?

Its unfortunate that Uconn got left behind, but you guys really need to stop blaming everyone else for your woes to make yourselves feel better. Its really embarrassing to constantly read this kind of stuff from you guys.

Do you not realize Syracuse and BC have both been reported as doing exactly that? These aren't made up rationalizations coming from UConn fans; these are angry opinions based on reports from people who get paid to do so. I could give two hoots whether you find our fanbase embarassing. We are pissed off and are going to continue to be until we are in a conference.

(08-06-2013 07:04 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(08-06-2013 06:40 AM)cuseroc Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:51 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  I bought it hook, line, and sinker.

Like I've said about the ACC: BC, Syracuse, and Pitt want nothing to do with UConn because our athletic department knows how to field quality teams (men's BB, women's BB, soccer, baseball, FB ... although FB is still young and growing). BC is terrified of having UConn 90 miles away in the same conference. And now Penn State doesn't want us in the B1G because we're a threat?

The AAC will be fun, but I'm tired of UConn having doors slammed shut in our face because we're competent & competitive.

You think Syracuse, BC and Pitt is blackballing Uconn because they are afraid of your athletic prowess? Then why did they all vote to invite Louisville, whos athletic department blows Uconn away? These are the same schools that voted for your fb to get into the BE in the first place.

You think Penn State is worried about Uconn football? PENN STATE?

If Uconn was as great and powerful and intimidating as you think it is, someone would have given you a call by now. You think SU, Pitt, BC and Penn State has influence with the Big 12 and the SEC? Whos blackballing you from those leagues?

Its unfortunate that Uconn got left behind, but you guys really need to stop blaming everyone else for your woes to make yourselves feel better. Its really embarrassing to constantly read this kind of stuff from you guys.

Do you not realize Syracuse and BC have both been reported as doing exactly that? These aren't made up rationalizations coming from UConn fans; these are angry opinions based on reports from people who get paid to do so. I could give two hoots whether you find our fanbase embarassing. We are pissed off and are going to continue to be until we are in a conference.

But your guys are already in a great conference that should have solid BB moving forward plus exciting FB that I'm sure some people would want to watch.

(08-06-2013 07:15 AM)miko33 Wrote:  

(08-06-2013 07:04 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(08-06-2013 06:40 AM)cuseroc Wrote:  

(08-05-2013 10:51 PM)UConn-SMU Wrote:  I bought it hook, line, and sinker.

Like I've said about the ACC: BC, Syracuse, and Pitt want nothing to do with UConn because our athletic department knows how to field quality teams (men's BB, women's BB, soccer, baseball, FB ... although FB is still young and growing). BC is terrified of having UConn 90 miles away in the same conference. And now Penn State doesn't want us in the B1G because we're a threat?

The AAC will be fun, but I'm tired of UConn having doors slammed shut in our face because we're competent & competitive.

You think Syracuse, BC and Pitt is blackballing Uconn because they are afraid of your athletic prowess? Then why did they all vote to invite Louisville, whos athletic department blows Uconn away? These are the same schools that voted for your fb to get into the BE in the first place.

You think Penn State is worried about Uconn football? PENN STATE?

If Uconn was as great and powerful and intimidating as you think it is, someone would have given you a call by now. You think SU, Pitt, BC and Penn State has influence with the Big 12 and the SEC? Whos blackballing you from those leagues?

Its unfortunate that Uconn got left behind, but you guys really need to stop blaming everyone else for your woes to make yourselves feel better. Its really embarrassing to constantly read this kind of stuff from you guys.

Do you not realize Syracuse and BC have both been reported as doing exactly that? These aren't made up rationalizations coming from UConn fans; these are angry opinions based on reports from people who get paid to do so. I could give two hoots whether you find our fanbase embarassing. We are pissed off and are going to continue to be until we are in a conference.

But your guys are already in a great conference that should have solid BB moving forward plus exciting FB that I'm sure some people would want to watch.

That is trolling at its finest right there.

Miko, does Memphis end up in he SEC or will it be the B1G?