Conference Re-Alignment Thread Part Who Knows

[rspencer86]

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https://twitter.com/#%21/NYDNDickWeiss

Here's another:

@Dave_Matter
Big 12 confirms that Brady Deaton hasn't resigned as expansion committee chairman because he never was chairman, he's 1 of 5 on committee

[superjames1992]

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Here's another:

LOL, gotta love Twitter. I should quit reading it because all that goes out is misinformation with a touch of truth scattered amongst the rubbish.

[rspencer86]

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Reporting has hit a new low. So much crap that NEVER would have been published by any respectable reporter 15 years ago gets thrown onto Twitter.

[superjames1992]

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Reporting has hit a new low. So much crap that NEVER would have been published by any respectable reporter 15 years ago gets thrown onto Twitter.

Very true.

Anyways, apparently the six remaining Big East Presidents of football schools will be meeting in Washington D.C. on Sunday. Note that TCU's President will not be there.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7031700/big-east-presidents-meet-weekend-discuss-future

Rumor has it that these schools could all withdraw from the Big East and go as a six-team packaged deal to create a Big 12 superconference. I have seen no evidence of this, but it does make some sense. Nevertheless, this is purely my and a few others' speculation and I certainly wouldn't take it to the bank as it is probably not true. It's a scenario that I haven't seen mentioned that has some validity, though.

[TDenverFan]

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Very true.

Anyways, apparently the six remaining Big East Presidents of football schools will be meeting in Washington D.C. on Sunday. Note that TCU's President will not be there.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7031700/big-east-presidents-meet-weekend-discuss-future

Rumor has it that these schools could all withdraw from the Big East and go as a six-team packaged deal to create a Big 12 superconference. I have seen no evidence of this, but it does make some sense. Nevertheless, this is purely my and a few others' speculation and I certainly wouldn't take it to the bank as it is probably not true. It's a scenario that I haven't seen mentioned that has some validity, though.

On the (very) off chance that happens, I wonder if TCU would join, or go back to the MWC.

[TheGamingChef]

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A pay site associated with Cincinnati is reporting that BYU, TCU, Louisville, West Virginia, and Cincinnati will join the Big 12.

I HIGHLY doubt this report. I've heard from some people with connections at Iowa State that the conference presidents and ADs are having trouble deciding on how many teams they even want to have in the conference. Sounds like some schools are happy with 10 and others want to get back to divisions and a CCG.

[TheGamingChef]

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Rumor has it that these schools could all withdraw from the Big East and go as a six-team packaged deal to create a Big 12 superconference. I have seen no evidence of this, but it does make some sense. Nevertheless, this is purely my and a few others' speculation and I certainly wouldn't take it to the bank as it is probably not true. It's a scenario that I haven't seen mentioned that has some validity, though.

I have a very difficult time believing that the Big 12 is interested in UConn and Rutgers. WVU, Louisville, and Cincinnati - sure. USF is intriguing... I could see it happening.

[superjames1992]

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I have a very difficult time believing that the Big 12 is interested in UConn and Rutgers. WVU, Louisville, and Cincinnati - sure. USF is intriguing... I could see it happening.

Rutgers and UConn = Lots of TV sets...

Other than that they don't bring much and certainly are not geographically aligned with the Big 12.

[peteykirch]

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Rutgers and UConn = Lots of TV sets...

Other than that they don't bring much and certainly are not geographically aligned with the Big 12.

Rutgers adds a bit academically...

[coogrfan]

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Rutgers and UConn = Lots of TV sets...

...not being used to watch cfb.

[superjames1992]

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...not being used to watch cfb.

Perhaps, but, for better or for worse, that is irrelevant.

BTW, BYU has reportedly accepted a Big 12 invitation invites are being prepared to be sent out to some Big East teams.

http://twitter.com/#%21/FootballBYU

Sources: BYU has accepted Big 12 offer.. Other offers in works with Big East teams

But it's Twitter...

[TDenverFan]

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Tennessee AD says SEC will keep expanding.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7036110/tennessee-ad-dave-hart-says-sec-continue-expand-13-teams

[TheGamingChef]

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HUGE momentum now that BYU to the Big 12 is an imminent announcement. Take it for what's its worth from a variety of "unnamed sources".

[Herbsinator]

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Lets assume that BYU to the Big 12 is a lock. Does that make the Mizzou to SEC move imminent or is that enough for mizzou to stick around?

[superjames1992]

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Some sites on Twitter are blowing up about an offer extended to WVU, UL, and Cincy.

Supposedly, WVU has 48 hours to respond or the offer is "off the table".

http://twitter.com/#!/CouchFireSports

Big 12 wants an anwser in the next 48 Hrs, or offer off table, lays in Ollies hands to take it or to gamble on the SEC ... @CouchFireSports

Not that I trust the source or anything...

The 48-hour timeframe sounds dumb and really makes me doubt the validity of the report.