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MacroGuru · 09-02-2016, 08:21 AM

So this is about one of the only expansion I do get inside information on. Not only from the BYU side, but on the B12 side.

Every piece of information I have received from both sides have been "Remember, this is the B12, they can change their mind at anytime"

But the information I have is as follows

ESPN / FOX are willing to pay out for expansion, but only if BYU was included. ESPN doesn't want to double dip and by bringing BYU into the fold, it frees up a ton of money for the year (This came from my B12 source)

BYU has been told they are #11 and have the votes, again (The LGBT thing threw a wrench in a little, but BYU's response was accepted by the B12...this came from my BYU Source)

As for #12, UT has dug their heels in for UH while OU has dug theirs in for Cinci and it is why we have a stalemate, the facade that is going on right now is all about hiding the behind the scenes battle, and will allow UT to save face with politics if they cave. (B12 Source)

Anyways, it's interesting to hear this, then see the media reports, and hear stuff from media guys that are close to other schools in the B12.

09-02-2016, 08:21 AM	#8475
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	So this is about one of the only expansion I do get inside information on. Not only from the BYU side, but on the B12 side. Every piece of information I have received from both sides have been "Remember, this is the B12, they can change their mind at anytime" But the information I have is as follows ESPN / FOX are willing to pay out for expansion, but only if BYU was included. ESPN doesn't want to double dip and by bringing BYU into the fold, it frees up a ton of money for the year (This came from my B12 source) BYU has been told they are #11 and have the votes, again (The LGBT thing threw a wrench in a little, but BYU's response was accepted by the B12...this came from my BYU Source) As for #12, UT has dug their heels in for UH while OU has dug theirs in for Cinci and it is why we have a stalemate, the facade that is going on right now is all about hiding the behind the scenes battle, and will allow UT to save face with politics if they cave. (B12 Source) Anyways, it's interesting to hear this, then see the media reports, and hear stuff from media guys that are close to other schools in the B12. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"