Thread: Big 12 (10) Getting Serious About Expansion...Who Wants In?

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Academic ranking my butt. It's all about media markets and recruiting.

Trust me, it's a consideration. It's the main reason Tulane has made it this far in the process.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Academic ranking my butt. It's all about media markets and recruiting.

This is a president's decision not an AD's, so I believe there's some academic component.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

This is a president's decision not an AD's, so I believe there's some academic component.

I agree, I just think it's a bunch of bull to suggest it's a primary consideration.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

I agree, I just think it's a bunch of bull to suggest it's a primary consideration.

Who said it's a primary consideration? Hoof's post that you originally replied to said "academic ranking is part of the equation".

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

What should they call themselves exactly? Big 10 is taken, and any different name would probably change their brand more than they would like.

They would be wise to drop "Big" and a number from whatever they choose because it creates too many conflicts. Since most of their schools are in states dominated by oil and coal, maybe the "Big Fracking Conference" would be appropriate but maybe not.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Academic ranking my butt. It's all about media markets and recruiting.

ESPN and Fox gave them a stupid clause and they could invite whoever they wanted. University of Phoenix. Electoral College. Manpower Institute. Texas Agricultural and Mechanical...