Suweet, we get 6 years of that lucrative Pac 12 money.

Jesus the Big 12 is a big ole pile of crap.

Anybody who thought Texas and Oklahoma were going to stay in a dying conference was kidding themselves.

Link to all the schools officially signing the six year media rights pledge?

The Big 12 is shitty.

TigerBoard is shittier. That place is a pit even though some good tidbits can come from it.

Texas fears us.

http://redraiders.com/local-news/201...2#.TtpXZFZSneU

TigerBoard is the Fukushima reactor failure of message boards. It's an aesthetic disaster of international humanitarian concern and it leaks St. Louis-tinged waste (such as the annoying acronyms like "HCGP") to the other corners of the Mizzou fanbase.

LOL if you buy that compelling quote.

You're right, a University president is much less reputable source than a random post on a message board.

Wouldn't the documentation of a six year media rights waiver to the conference be available via the freedom of information act? That is how details on coaches contracts are usually obtained. Seems like if the six year pact is a done deal, the contract would be available to see.

Tech is just along for the ride, much like KSU. They have no clue what is really going on behind the scenes.

Pledging the media rights was discussed non-stop when the league was trying to keep A&M and Missouri. If every school signed it, the Big 12 would certainly throw a parade and send out mass press releases to try and prove to everyone else how stable the league is.

The Big 12 is a ticking time bomb.

But a guy whose username is TTRaider is plugged in?

It's not a credible claim yet. It's just a post from a poster who proved to have correct insider information previously on conference realignment and claims to have it again.

Do you know the guy's posting history? He has earned slightly more credibility than your random internet message board poster.

And I'm not saying this guy is gospel, but it is an interesting comment that helps support the general feeling outside the Big 12 that texass is bolting sooner rather than later.

If Texas and OU bolt for the PAC-XX and my name is Okie Lite, Kansas, Kansas State, Texas Tech, Baylor or Iowa State, I would be afraid. Very afraid.

"There is no such thing as a super-conference.

The US economy is fine, Africa is curing disease, and the Big 12 will last FOREVER..."

http://www.welovetheiraqiinformation...7-minister.jpg

Actually, I think Baylor and KSU have the most to worry about. My gut tells me that if the Big XII fell apart, TCU and WVU would head to the SEC. Also I think the Big X would surprise most experts and take ISU. They have decent athletics and are an AAU university that is big into research. KU I also see going to the Big X. I think if KU was offered that spot sans KSU they would cut ties with them in a heartbeat. TT and OSU go wherever Texas and OU go.

Wow. No. Just...no

Why wouldn't Oklahoma State get to go along with UT and OU? They have a great football program and a lot of financial backing, obviously.

The Big Ten is not going to invite Kansas and Iowa State. That's hilarious.

Because Oklahoma State is basically a community college, and the old school academic guard in the PAC still has a lot of power. I think the next round of expansion sees Texas and OU both shrugging off little brother(s) as they move to the PAC.

If the PAC was willing to accept Okie Lite, OU and oSu would both already be in the league. OU's desire to bring oSu with it is the REAL reason they came back to the Big Clusterf****. Unless you REALLY believe David Boren wanted to "save the league."

I'm not making any judgements about that poster. I'm making judgments about your logic.

Can we assume that TTRaider (as in T[exas]T[ech][Red]R[aider]) is getting his historically-reliable inside info because he has connections inside Texas Tech? It seems likely. If so, then you shouldn't then also claim that Texas Tech is "just along for the ride," lacking knowledge of "behind the scenes" goings-on.

Either the dude's been consistently correct breaking information, or he hasn't. He has. That's really all that matters.

I don't know if this is true or not, but I'm inclined to believe that it's a likely scenario even if Mongo is just making it up. I don't see any reason that Texas would want to stay in the Big IIX.

If this does go down, the ACC phone lines will be blowing up with desperate leftover teams.

I don't know if this is true or not, but I'm inclined to believe that it's a likely scenario even if Mongo is just making it up. I don't see any reason that Texas would want to stay in the Big IIX.

If this does go down, the ACC phone lines will be blowing up with desperate leftover teams.

That article asserts that all 10 Big IIX teams had signed the grant of rights at the point, but it was posted on November 2 - before Missouri's move to the SEC was announced.

It has been clearly stated by Missouri officials that Mizzou never granted its rights to the Big 12. That means this blog is inaccurate in that at least. What else is wrong? Hard to say how many teams actually signed the grant of rights.

It was referring to 9 and 10 being TCU and WVU. Which, as of the meeting on Nov 1, had both been accepted and signed over rights on the day of that article.

I'll bow out of this thread while I watch KSU do their part to win a share of something Missouri hasn't done in 40 years.

KSU has had a great year, no question. But it will have to be meaningful in the short term for KSU to "share" a conference title with the two teams that beat the Wildcats during conference play.

Clearly, you're on par with OSU and OU this year.

I think it is a mistake to assume he is a Texas Tech insider or even fan just because of his handle. If someone has legit inside info, they are likely to be very careful to not leak their true identity.

How would a Texas Tech insider have such accurate info on Mizzou's move to the SEC, including dates of when Mizzou when hold a press conference? Why would a Tech insider only post this info on a Mizzou board? That doesn't make any sense. TTRaider could just as easily be a higher-up at Mizzou or Texas.

Enjoy the Moutain West/CUSA.

Did you enjoy that sack

Probably about as much as he enjoyed that TD pass.

You mean give a shit what a pissed off K-State fan thinks? *high fives Mizzou fans*

That's reasonable.

Agreed. I'd put more stock into his posting history than his user name.

Wait, I thought Texas wanted to stay in the Big 12 because everyone in the conference did whatever Texas wanted them to do?

It's not so great having crappy teams that bring no value doing your bidding. Without Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, Saint Louis, and the aTm fanbase, it's not the same.

That's probably true. I've always thought Texas wanted to be the "big dog" in the conference - not sure that be that going to Pac 12.

The only teams that have left conferences are teams that have trouble winning. Not sure Texas sees themselves in that category yet.

Guess we'll just have to wait several months to find out. Right now, I'll wait for the KSU share of the flag.

heh

Today not helping.

Yeah, Boise State, Utah, Nebraska, TCU, etc. have really struggled to win.

Big 12 could have 3 BCS teams this season = OSU, TCU, WVU

It's going to be an either or for TCU and WVU. I don't think both can make it.

Uhh, so having a worse record then the division leader gets you a share now?? Does that mean every team that won a division game gets a little peace?? Or are you meaning something else..

Looks like okie state just killed his dream of having a pretend shared title. Even if ou would have won kstate was on the outside looking in due to the fact that the two teams they would have been "tied" with would have both beat them head to head.

If OU had won, KSU would have had a conference title, but they didn't. Consolation prize is BCS bowl. That sucks.

they can. WVU will be the AQ from the Big Least, TCU a black horse at large.

that's not how it works. Just as in basketball, the title is shared amongst all qualifying teams, whether it's 1 or 5.

Isn't the Big12 getting two in this year still? Or is KState not making the cut? I'm pretty sure Oklahoma St. is going to the NC.

You are the only one that seems to think OSU is headed there. Alabama is pretty entrenched in the #2 ranking.

Sigh.

That's not the way it works.

??????? Kansas City? The Big XII still has KC. KU and KSU owns that market according to Jayhawk and Wildcat fans.

True. Literally thousands of Kansas football fans showed up at Arrowhead.

Per WDAE 620: "On Wednesday the Big East is set to announce the addition of national power Boise State, as well as San Diego State, Houston, SMU and UCF for football."

That's going to be some long road trips for SDSU.

**** it, just merge the BEast with the MWCUSA. Regionalize them as much as possible and have a two-game conference championship.

The Big 12 will never hold another event in KC, err...

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArtic...B_OEM_ID=10410

The athletic directors of the eight continuing and two new Big 12 Conference member institutions concluded two days of meetings today in New York City. The annual meeting was held in conjunction with this evening's National Football Foundation Hall of Fame induction banquet.

The ADs discussed football scheduling, the Bowl Championship Series, future television options, and governance matters, while also reaffirming the Big 12's commitment to hosting its men's basketball championship in Kansas City.

"Kansas City has a rich college basketball history," commented Big 12 Conference athletics director chairman and Iowa State University athletics director Jamie Pollard," and remains an attractive destination for our men's championship. It is an integral part of the Big 12 footprint and staging our championship at Sprint Center reinforces the strong presence of the Conference in the greater Kansas City area."

Last month, the Big 12 announced it would host its 2013 and 2014 women's soccer championships at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan. The Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship is scheduled for Kansas City, Mo. through 2014.

LMAO

I thought Mizzou leaving the Big 12 was going to cost Kansas City, MO eleventy bajillion dollars?

Kietzman's head just exploded.

"But whyyyyy? Why would they ever hold a tournament in a state where they have no teeeeeams?"

I don't see where it's staying past the already contracted date. Which I believe was the argument.

My reaction to reading that article earlier today was one of absolute excitement for my city. Your reactions were to laugh and gloat about being right over other message board posters.

**** you guys.

Maybe he wasn't worried that the doomsday scenarios were going to come to pass.

When the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2000, my reaction was to laugh at the Y2K chicken little types. It wasn't to squeal with glee because the world didn't fly off its axis.

STL would never host one.

They just realized this was obviously the case, and laughed at the people who assumed it was going to be armageddon for the economy of Kansas City.

There were also a boatload of KU fans swearing their school wouldn't or shouldn't stand for it, a conference tourney being held in a state where it has no teams.

I guess it could be held in Texas or Oklahoma every year, that would make more sense.

Well it is KANSAS City...

To avoid seeing the worst team in the sport.

Your argument is the same as a Broncos fan coming in here saying “you guys were blacked out in 2009? I always knew you had no fans.”

Yep. When an entire state is named after a city in Missouri, it only makes sense that Missouri would get to keep the event even after asking Kansas how our asses taste.

Ah yes, the state so magnificent that they named Kansas City, Missouri after it almost 25 years before the state of Kansas actually existed.

EDIT: Eat me, Saul.

That’s in Kansas, not Missouri. And pardon me for not cumming in my pants about the conference women’s soccer tournament.


and those were already scheduled. Like the Jay Leno line, “I can’t believe we are holding a press conference to celebrate that I’m NOT fired.”

There's a huge difference between sending 66,000 fans (blacked out Chiefs game) and 6,000 fans (KU in the last game against its biggest rival).

I dunno, I heard you lived in Kansas.

You're a hypocrite of the lowest form.

But eh, whatever. Just like NYC, we build our stadiums in places where the people are dumb enough to pay for it. Sorry Jackson County.

So the IIX built the Sprint Center now?

I'm sorry - are you a fan of the Johnson County Chiefs? LMAO

The good news is Kansas actually has sports of its own now - soccer and NASCAR. Both seem right up your alley. Along with Alphonse the hairdresser.

Of course I am. We all share different aspects of life in the area.

You live in Kansas and drive over to KCMO for sports. Everyone wins.

Detroit has nice sporting venues too.....