How demoralizing to read AAC fans read how they should add OSU and ISU since the AAC is stronger to them now
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Here are some options for remaining Big 12 football teams as Texas, Oklahoma leave for potential SEC move
The SEC adding Texas and Oklahoma creates some interesting landing places for remaining Big 12 teamswww.cbssports.com
Barrett Sallee with a piece on CBSSports on where the remaining B12 members should end up if the league folds
Baylor: AAC
Iowa State: Big Ten
Kansas: Big Ten
Kansas State: Mountain West
Oklahoma State: Pac-12
TCU: Pac-12
Texas Tech: AAC
West Virginia: ACC
ISU: Big Ten
There is a report that says that Iowa State has been connected to the Big Ten which makes a ton of sense. The Cyclones already have an in-state rivalry with current Big Ten West power Iowa and is a member of the Association of American Universities -- which is an important factor in determining which programs to invite. It has a true Midwest feel not only in its style of play on the gridiron, but a coach in Matt Campbell who was born in Ohio, played at Mount Union and coached at Toledo prior to heading to Ames, Iowa. Iowa State is consistently a tough out in football, just won the Fiesta Bowl and checks every other box that would be on the Big Ten's wish list.
This is the dream y’all. Sometimes crazy **** happens. Take the nut cups off. If we get kicked in the balls then be a man and barf and get over it. This could be the opportunity that we’ve been waiting for.
This could be our Battle of the Marne. Sometimes things just line up against all the odds.
Does that mean it will take forever, accomplish nothing and most of us will die?
Was it over when German's bombed Pearl Harbor?This is the dream y’all. Sometimes crazy **** happens. Take the nut cups off. If we get kicked in the balls then be a man and barf and get over it. This could be the opportunity that we’ve been waiting for.
This could be our Battle of the Marne. Sometimes things just line up against all the odds.
Does that mean it will take forever, accomplish nothing and most of us will die?
Big 12 is now dead.If ISU and KU leave that kills the B12. With that the price for game inventory goes up for the remaining conferences. So while your question, at the surface, is a valid one it doesn't take into account the entire picture. ISU's value goes up tremendously in its merits.
Do TV markets matter or potential subscriptions? If it was only TV markets, sure. How about AAU status? A good football program with great facilities? Regional similarity. Seems like we have a bit to offer.
Iowa State
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Northwestern
Now that's a fun division that will spawn rivalries like crazy and every single destination is an easy days drive for everybody. The way it should be everywhere.
Actually, I think that's a pretty solid map. Sorry WV. You'd have made it even more so, but 16 is the stopping point.
True...on day one. But we could absolutely justify expansion with UNL and Wisconsin coming to town on the reg. Plus who knows if KU got their heads out of the a$$es. Minn crowds would be soild too.
The only reason I have any hope about this whole thing is that there has never been a better time for Iowa State for what seems like the potential biggest realignment yet. Will the last few years be enough to secure a spot in the big game of musical chairs? We'll have to wait and see.So it appears if you take out OU and TX.... ISU has the 3rd most viewership of the remaining Big 12 teams. That's not too shabby folks.......
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Here are some options for remaining Big 12 football teams as Texas, Oklahoma leave for potential SEC move
The SEC adding Texas and Oklahoma creates some interesting landing places for remaining Big 12 teamswww.cbssports.com
Barrett Sallee with a piece on CBSSports on where the remaining B12 members should end up if the league folds
Baylor: AAC
Iowa State: Big Ten
Kansas: Big Ten
Kansas State: Mountain West
Oklahoma State: Pac-12
TCU: Pac-12
Texas Tech: AAC
West Virginia: ACC
ISU: Big Ten
There is a report that says that Iowa State has been connected to the Big Ten which makes a ton of sense. The Cyclones already have an in-state rivalry with current Big Ten West power Iowa and is a member of the Association of American Universities -- which is an important factor in determining which programs to invite. It has a true Midwest feel not only in its style of play on the gridiron, but a coach in Matt Campbell who was born in Ohio, played at Mount Union and coached at Toledo prior to heading to Ames, Iowa. Iowa State is consistently a tough out in football, just won the Fiesta Bowl and checks every other box that would be on the Big Ten's wish list.