The new Big 12 is bereft of actual rivalries. Maybe if the league stays at 12 it'll come back to a yearly deal, but the games have typically been at a high level and been a decent barometer for the team. I could care less if we play BYU or Houston twice. They've been the kind of games that people tune in for.
Keep in mind the 14-team league is only for a year, and even if there is further expansion it’s likely the “matrix” changes again when new schools enter.
1. history - almost 100 years of home and home
Agree on the dislikes. Agree on the positives.
Oh 100%. OU drops off after this year, thats a home and home per the schedule. Someone will have to fill. But I don't want home and home against both Houston and KU, that would be a BRUTAL schedule. Especially with where Houston is right now in their program.
Cause there is no better win than a win at Kansas. Plus games there are fun. They are fans that care and it’s one of the best atmospheres in college basketball.
If we stay with the 12 schools and 18 games, you’ll get 7 of the other 11 schools home & home instead of only 5. It will also probably mean the whole matrix will have to be re-done anyway.
Swapping out KU for Houston with a home/home isn't much of a drop off, IMO. Maybe Houston will drop off a bit being in the Big 12 but I think Houston will still draw.
you mean the 1 win we get every 20 years?
To me playing in Phog Allen was pretty close to playing with house money; the tournament resume is not hurt much with a loss but a win there is a big help.
if were talking wins/losses - id rather go play on the road at BYU over tech/wvu.
Would you rather swap it with Texas where we’ve only won there like twice ever? Who cares if we lose it most of the time. People still want to see it. It’s more exciting than watching us play in a dead gym. Plus if it’s the difference of us being 3rd or 4th in the Big 12, then who cares?
But there isn't anything "dead" about going to BYU or Houston.
And for as long as Kelvin decides to coach. They aren't going anywhere.
