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Originally Posted by Carman Bulldog
So from a fan's perspective (and a Canadian at that), wouldn't the best thing at this point now not be the Pac-10 also absorbing Utah, BYU and Boise State to get to an even 14 teams while the Big 12 adds TCU to replace Nebraska?
I understand the likelihood of this happening is little to none, but a few related questions in that sense then...
In the scenario that Texas decides to stand pat and try and salvage the Big 12, would Utah not be one of the next logical plays for a 12th team in the Pac 10?
And if you want to grab the Utah market, why not also pluck BYU?
Is Boise State eternally screwed from ever being part of a major conference because they exist is Boise, Idaho?
Is TCU eternally screwed from being ever being part of the Big 12 because the Texas market is already cornered?
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Boise has no shot at the PAC-10 because of a few reasons. The market is a reason, but not a huge reason. Academics is the biggest reason, sports in another good reason (BSU isn't good in much else)
BYU won't be allowed because they wont play on Sunday and other religious liberties. Cal and Oregon did their best behind the scenes to make sure Baylor doesnt get in. BYU is religious fandom to the extreme.
TCU isn't in such bad shape for the future, but they need to wait for the other dominoes to fall