Who Replaces Missouri If They Move To The Big 10 ?

[MeanGreen61]

Some possible candidates for Missouri's spot in the Big XII North ?

Arkansas ? They may not want to leave the bigger SEC bucks.

TCU ? Would the Big XII take another private school ? Might be questionable. (Stadium 46,000 - attendance average 38,187)

Colorado State ? Small market. (Stadium - 34,400 - attendance average 23,643)

Houston ? Too far south to be a decent fit ? (Stadium 33,00 - attendance average 25,242)

[yyz28]

TCU is the most obvious choice and then realign north and south...

[adman]

TCU is the most obvious choice and then realign north and south...

You say most obvious because....? Recent football success? I certainly would think the decision would be based on more than that. TCU has a very small enrollment, less than 8,000 undergrad and less than 9,000 total. I would think that would be a huge knock against them.

[UNTflyer]

The Big 12 (14) doesn't want another private school.

[GreenFlag]

The Big 12 (14) doesn't want another private school.

I would think TCU, BYU, Utah, Boise, and Houston are all possibilities.

[greenminer]

IUPUI

[untjim1995]

It depends--if its just Mizzou, then I think they try for Arkansas, but if that fails (which it would), they would probably go with Memphis. If both Mizzou and Colorado were to leave--CU to the Pac-10 has been bandied about--then I believe they will get Utah and BYU. Apparently, BYU and Utah are tied at the hip, even though one is private and one is public. I know the Big XII has trademarked the Big XIV, so that has to be considered, too, but I believe that those will be the targets.

[houstonmeangreen]

The Big 12 (14) doesn't want another private school.

agree.....so were in?

[MeanGreen61]

It depends--if its just Mizzou, then I think they try for Arkansas, but if that fails (which it would), they would probably go with Memphis. If both Mizzou and Colorado were to leave--CU to the Pac-10 has been bandied about--then I believe they will get Utah and BYU. Apparently, BYU and Utah are tied at the hip, even though one is private and one is public. I know the Big XII has trademarked the Big XIV, so that has to be considered, too, but I believe that those will be the targets.

I don't beleive that Utah or BYU will be considered for the Big XII (XiV). Memphis would be a long shot as they would probably prefer to rejoin old rivals Cincy and Louisville in the BE.

Edited December 22, 2009 by MeanGreen61

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IUPUI

+10 for all IUPUI references. Well done.

[Green Mean]

Memphis would be ideal out of all them. If the Big 12 would consider BYU then they should also look at Utah. Utah is a big public school with a lot of skins on the wall however the positive that BYU has is they too are a big institution albeit private. Plus I think the Big 12 would consider that they travel very well so that would be interesting.

[Guest GrayEagleOne]

UTSA

[NT80]

If Arkansas declines, how about the Big 12 trying to lure Iowa? Natural in-state rival in Iowa State, plus Kansas and Nebraska. Iowa travels well too. More revenue in the Big 10 or Big 12 ?

[untjim1995]

If Arkansas declines, how about the Big 12 trying to lure Iowa? Natural in-state rival in Iowa State, plus Kansas and Nebraska. Iowa travels well too. More revenue in the Big 10 or Big 12 ?

I believe that the Big 10 has much better TV contracts than the Big 12. Plus, Iowa has many traditional rivals in the Big 10.

[Travis]

Colorado State?

[NT91]

SMU

[shaft]

Iowa

The Big Ten can afford a team from the Big 12 or SEC

[GreenStreet]

SMU

The current BIG 12 Commissioner handed SMU the death penalty. But SMU could be the new Baylor, so that would be funny. (as far as football goes)

[oldschoollefty]

UTSA

Dammit, that means UTSA will be passing us by.