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Big 12 Expansion: UCF brings good football, expands Big 12 geographically

by Wesley Shoemaker - September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 0697

Since 2012, the only Big 12 team that is in the eastern time zone has been West Virginia. Upon the addition of four new members to the conference last week, there are now three members who are in the eastern time zone, including University of Central Florida, who is completely

What’s The Current State of the Big 12 Conference?

by Quinn Burkitt - September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 0868

With the announcement of the Big 12 Conference ruling to add four new members last week, only time will tell to see how the Mountaineers and the other withstanding Big 12 schools fare against the likes of BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF looking down the road. This news comes in the wake of Texas

Big 12 Expansion: Houston Basketball will Bolster the Big 12

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by Wesley Shoemaker - September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 0497

As soon as Houston joined the Big 12, I received a text from a fellow writer saying "Houston's basketball is the most underrated addition of the four schools." And if you think about it— he is correct. Looking at the four new additions of Cincinnati, BYU, UCF and Houston, most people

Big 12 Expansion: Cincinnati Brings Good Football, Basketball on the Rise

by Wesley Shoemaker - September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 0371

Earlier this week, it was reported, the University of Cincinnati formally requested to join the Big 12 Conference. This is a move expected to be finalized, and Cincinnati will join the Big 12 in the summer of 2023. Cincinnati will be good for the Big 12, and especially good for

Big 12 Extends Membership Invitations

by Wesley Shoemaker - September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 0417

The Big 12 Conference Board of Directors this morning voted to extend membership invitations to Brigham Young University, the University of Central Florida, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Houston to join the Conference.Today’s actions were in accordance with Big 12 Conference Bylaw 1.5.2.b.3 requiring an affirmative vote

Sources: Big 12 Focused on BYU, Houston, Cincinnati, UCF in Expansion

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by Wesley Shoemaker - September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 0797

According to Max Olson of The Athletic, the Big 12 is turning its focus to adding four new schools— UCF, Cincinnati, BYU, and Houston. This comes a day after the Big 12 released a statement saying the current eight members (not including Texas and Oklahoma) are focused on continuing to

Bob Bowlsby Releases Statement Regarding Future

by Ashley O'Brien - September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 0731

"Following two days of consultation with the athletics directors of the continuing members of the Big 12 Conference, commissioner Bob Bowlsby stated, "The eight ADs remain committed to furthering the Big 12 as one of the nation's premier athletic conferences, and look forward to working with our presidents and chancellors

Sources: Oliver Luck Hired by Big 12 as a Consultant

by Wesley Shoemaker - August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 0983

According to Matt Mosley, Oliver Luck has been hired by the Big 12 as a consultant. https://twitter.com/mattmosley/status/1429889999600771083 Luck previously served as the Athletic Director of West Virginia University, the CEO and Commissioner of the XFL, the first General Manager and team president of the Houston Dynamo, as well as previously serving

Previewing West Virginia’s 2021 Football Schedule

by Wesley Shoemaker - August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 02397

According to ESPN's Football Power Index, this upcoming season will be a challenge to say the least. ESPN's FPI ranks West Virginia as the eighth hardest schedule in the country, behind only LSU, Iowa State, TCU, Texas, Kansas, Auburn, and Arkansas. Earlier this year, head coach Neal Brown emphasized the

Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby to meet with Pac-12 Commissioner

by Ashley O'Brien - August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 01972

Over the course of the last two weeks, the rumor mill has been going off in full force regarding conference realignment. Mid-morning Tuesday, the latest rumor came to fruition. According to The Athletic, sources to the media site stated that Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby was set to meet with