Conference Realignment

JasonS · 02-04-2016, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by WAITE HOYT 2

jason I wish I could say it only happens every once in awhile but the media is bought and paid for in this country. There is very little I read that I don't question. There are more Brian Williams they we would be led to believe.

I don't disagree with you. There is always an agenda. It is difficult to find journalism without bias.

I think the Enquirer needs to back off here. It's not like there is a competing paper in town that is going to get the story first. UC has historically not withheld anything so, if they are doing that here, I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that there is a good reason.

WAITE HOYT 2 · 02-04-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonS

I don't disagree with you. There is always an agenda. It is difficult to find journalism without bias.

I think the Enquirer needs to back off here. It's not like there is a competing paper in town that is going to get the story first. UC has historically not withheld anything so, if they are doing that here, I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that there is a good reason.

We are being led like sheep in this country. I do agree the paper needs to back off.

Bearcats1232002 · 02-04-2016, 10:34 AM

I definitely don't think that the next two days will result in a press conference announcing expansion and UC being one of them. I have had my hopes dashed so many times that I am like Forrest Gump hoping for Jenny. I just like the fact that the big 12 is even discussing it and Oklahoma, being one of the power brokers of that conference, is adamant about pushing it. I think something will happen someday but who knows when and will it be favorable for UC. I put the odds at 50/50 and I can really see two candidates like Houston and UCF jumping in ahead of us.

Bearcat_NTS · 02-04-2016, 10:39 AM

I would be stunned if the Big 12 ever expands to include Cincinnati.

M64W · 02-04-2016, 10:40 AM

Our hopes lie with West Virginia---IF they vote for expansion!

jacobkdoyle · 02-04-2016, 10:43 AM

The Big 12 has fewer teams than any of the power conferences. They know in the long run they will not have 10 teams. Imo they should get out in front and be sure to be the next to expand to make sure they get their pick. I've always heard that eventually there could be 5 16 team power conferences. The Big 12 has a long way to go if that's ever going to happen.
As far as schools they'd pick...I doubt Texas will allow a 5th Texas school in the conference. BYU would spread that conference pretty far across the map. Seems like it'd be easier to bridge the gap to WV. But you have to bring something to the table to get the invite. If the Big 12 did expand, I'd be a little worried about Memphis and a Florida school.

the_one_32 · 02-04-2016, 10:47 AM

Memphis scares me and let's be honest for a second. If UCONN had a decent football program we wouldn't even be in the conversation. Upgrading 5/3 arena helps our cause but don't think for a second the BIG 12 hasn't noticed our failures in football recruiting

Bearcats1232002 · 02-04-2016, 11:14 AM

I don't think there will be 5 16-team power conferences. If that happens then we will be in one of those conferences. I think there will be 4 16-team super conferences and it worries me as to whether we will be there in one of those conferences.

Bearcat Rob · 02-04-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat_NTS

I would be stunned if the Big 12 ever expands to include Cincinnati.

If the big 12 does in fact to chose to expand tho uc would for sure be in it IMO. I dont see the league expanding and not taking cinci

Bearcat Rob · 02-04-2016, 11:53 AM

Our athletic department and all the donnars have thrown out an insane amount of money for the athletic program. And when fifth third is done we will have some of the top notch facilities in the whole country. Nippert is beautiful, varsity village is, the new bball gym will be, the weight room and locker rooms are awesome. I do not think the plan is to put all this money in if they are not confident something will change conference wise. An invite to the the big 12 IMO would allow uc to explode in fan support and in recruiting, football would increase big big time. I personally think with our facilities if in the big 12 both supports would compete at an extremely high level. I will not put a time table on it but im very confident the big 12 will expand and add uc and one other team. it just makes to much sense not too expand to 12 while there are still schools with some things to offer

02-04-2016, 10:34 AM	#203
Bearcats1232002 Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 46	Back together again like peas and carrots I definitely don't think that the next two days will result in a press conference announcing expansion and UC being one of them. I have had my hopes dashed so many times that I am like Forrest Gump hoping for Jenny. I just like the fact that the big 12 is even discussing it and Oklahoma, being one of the power brokers of that conference, is adamant about pushing it. I think something will happen someday but who knows when and will it be favorable for UC. I put the odds at 50/50 and I can really see two candidates like Houston and UCF jumping in ahead of us.

02-04-2016, 10:40 AM	#205
M64W Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 346	WVU Our hopes lie with West Virginia---IF they vote for expansion!

02-04-2016, 10:39 AM	#204
Bearcat_NTS Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: #DumpMick Posts: 7,333	I would be stunned if the Big 12 ever expands to include Cincinnati.

02-04-2016, 10:43 AM	#206
jacobkdoyle Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 17,011	The Big 12 has fewer teams than any of the power conferences. They know in the long run they will not have 10 teams. Imo they should get out in front and be sure to be the next to expand to make sure they get their pick. I've always heard that eventually there could be 5 16 team power conferences. The Big 12 has a long way to go if that's ever going to happen. As far as schools they'd pick...I doubt Texas will allow a 5th Texas school in the conference. BYU would spread that conference pretty far across the map. Seems like it'd be easier to bridge the gap to WV. But you have to bring something to the table to get the invite. If the Big 12 did expand, I'd be a little worried about Memphis and a Florida school.

02-04-2016, 10:47 AM	#207
the_one_32 Recruiting Analyst Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: colerain Posts: 1,061	Memphis scares me and let's be honest for a second. If UCONN had a decent football program we wouldn't even be in the conversation. Upgrading 5/3 arena helps our cause but don't think for a second the BIG 12 hasn't noticed our failures in football recruiting

02-04-2016, 11:14 AM	#208
Bearcats1232002 Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 46	I don't think there will be 5 16-team power conferences. If that happens then we will be in one of those conferences. I think there will be 4 16-team super conferences and it worries me as to whether we will be there in one of those conferences.

02-04-2016, 11:53 AM	#210
Bearcat Rob Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,200	Our athletic department and all the donnars have thrown out an insane amount of money for the athletic program. And when fifth third is done we will have some of the top notch facilities in the whole country. Nippert is beautiful, varsity village is, the new bball gym will be, the weight room and locker rooms are awesome. I do not think the plan is to put all this money in if they are not confident something will change conference wise. An invite to the the big 12 IMO would allow uc to explode in fan support and in recruiting, football would increase big big time. I personally think with our facilities if in the big 12 both supports would compete at an extremely high level. I will not put a time table on it but im very confident the big 12 will expand and add uc and one other team. it just makes to much sense not too expand to 12 while there are still schools with some things to offer