Smoke your cigars and enjoy the band while you can....

[SkinnyBenny]

I'm hearing that the MWC is courting K-State very aggressively now that BYU has left the conference.

Word is, Schulz and others are strongly considering the invitation because they are convinced that Texas will declare its independence as soon as 2011, setting off a chain of events that would leave Kansas State out of the BCS picture.

Administrators in Manhattan believe that Kansas and Missouri have positioned themselves for a bid in an expanded Big-10 Conference once Texas declares independence and South powers Oklahoma and Texas A&M find homes in an expanded SEC and PAC 10, respectively. It is also believed that the PAC 10 would extend invitations to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State as well should the dominoes continue to fall. Schulz, Currie, Snyder and others believe that the MWC may be K-State's best bet to secure the opportunity to earn an automatic BCS birth; the buzz out of Austin has risen to a roar since BYU has declared its independence and news has surfaced that they are in the process of negotiating a potential series with Notre Dame similar to the deal struck by UT and the Domers.

Unfortunately, for K-State, this move may not insulate them from relative irrelevance if the Superconference scenario plays out. I believe this chain of events would likely eliminate the BCS (and possibly the NCAA as we know it) as the Superconferences form their own networks and playoff/bowl hybrid formats.

Depending on how the scenario plays out - and we all know the possibilites are endless, Iowa State would possibly receive a Big 10 bid due to their membership in the AAU (should an additional school be necessary in order to reach the magic number of "16.")

This may all seem like some kind of conspiracy theory, but behind the scenes, schools and conferences across the country are quietly holding meetings and attempting to make sense of the tidal wave of change that would likely ensue should Texas infact declade its independence.

According to what I am hearing, Pittsburgh and Syracuse would join Missouri and Kansas in a 16-team Big 10. Oklahoma would join Miami, Florida State and Georgia Tech in an expanded SEC. The Pac-10 would add Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and from what I am hearing right now - and frankly have a hard time believing - Fresno State. This may be an opportunity for K-State...I would think they could make a convincing argument as a "travel partner" with Oklahoma State. The remnants of the Big East and ACC would combine to form another conference...likely Duke, UNC, NC-State, Wake Forrest, UVA, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Clemson, Boston College, Cincinatti, UCONN, Georgetown, Louisville, Rutgers, West Virginia and Villanova.

This could all break loose by the time it's time to move in to the Fieldhouse for the winter, boys.

lolwut

[OK_Cat]

This thing is going to get to 200 eventually, damnit.

[SwiftCat]

This thing is going to get to 200 eventually, damnit.

Weren't we like really close, and then someone changed the post per page or something like that? So maybe we are already there, and we just don't know it yet 

[WillieWatanabe]

This thing is going to get to 200 eventually, damnit.

Weren't we like really close, and then someone changed the post per page or something like that? So maybe we are already there, and we just don't know it yet 

pretty sure we are there, but the MODS had to take control. 

[MeatSauce]

I'm hearing that the MWC is courting K-State very aggressively now that BYU has left the conference.

Word is, Schulz and others are strongly considering the invitation because they are convinced that Texas will declare its independence as soon as 2011, setting off a chain of events that would leave Kansas State out of the BCS picture.

Administrators in Manhattan believe that Kansas and Missouri have positioned themselves for a bid in an expanded Big-10 Conference once Texas declares independence and South powers Oklahoma and Texas A&M find homes in an expanded SEC and PAC 10, respectively. It is also believed that the PAC 10 would extend invitations to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State as well should the dominoes continue to fall. Schulz, Currie, Snyder and others believe that the MWC may be K-State's best bet to secure the opportunity to earn an automatic BCS birth; the buzz out of Austin has risen to a roar since BYU has declared its independence and news has surfaced that they are in the process of negotiating a potential series with Notre Dame similar to the deal struck by UT and the Domers.

Unfortunately, for K-State, this move may not insulate them from relative irrelevance if the Superconference scenario plays out. I believe this chain of events would likely eliminate the BCS (and possibly the NCAA as we know it) as the Superconferences form their own networks and playoff/bowl hybrid formats.

Depending on how the scenario plays out - and we all know the possibilites are endless, Iowa State would possibly receive a Big 10 bid due to their membership in the AAU (should an additional school be necessary in order to reach the magic number of "16.")

This may all seem like some kind of conspiracy theory, but behind the scenes, schools and conferences across the country are quietly holding meetings and attempting to make sense of the tidal wave of change that would likely ensue should Texas infact declade its independence.

According to what I am hearing, Pittsburgh and Syracuse would join Missouri and Kansas in a 16-team Big 10. Oklahoma would join Miami, Florida State and Georgia Tech in an expanded SEC. The Pac-10 would add Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and from what I am hearing right now - and frankly have a hard time believing - Fresno State. This may be an opportunity for K-State...I would think they could make a convincing argument as a "travel partner" with Oklahoma State. The remnants of the Big East and ACC would combine to form another conference...likely Duke, UNC, NC-State, Wake Forrest, UVA, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Clemson, Boston College, Cincinatti, UCONN, Georgetown, Louisville, Rutgers, West Virginia and Villanova.

This could all break loose by the time it's time to move in to the Fieldhouse for the winter, boys.

CLIFFSNOTES VERSION:  I hate K-State, but would never admit to such a nonsensical idea, so I'll come up w/ a nonsense scenario damning them.

[wabash909]

I'm hearing that the MWC is courting K-State very aggressively now that BYU has left the conference.

Word is, Schulz and others are strongly considering the invitation because they are convinced that Texas will declare its independence as soon as 2011, setting off a chain of events that would leave Kansas State out of the BCS picture.

Administrators in Manhattan believe that Kansas and Missouri have positioned themselves for a bid in an expanded Big-10 Conference once Texas declares independence and South powers Oklahoma and Texas A&M find homes in an expanded SEC and PAC 10, respectively. It is also believed that the PAC 10 would extend invitations to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State as well should the dominoes continue to fall. Schulz, Currie, Snyder and others believe that the MWC may be K-State's best bet to secure the opportunity to earn an automatic BCS birth; the buzz out of Austin has risen to a roar since BYU has declared its independence and news has surfaced that they are in the process of negotiating a potential series with Notre Dame similar to the deal struck by UT and the Domers.

Unfortunately, for K-State, this move may not insulate them from relative irrelevance if the Superconference scenario plays out. I believe this chain of events would likely eliminate the BCS (and possibly the NCAA as we know it) as the Superconferences form their own networks and playoff/bowl hybrid formats.

Depending on how the scenario plays out - and we all know the possibilites are endless, Iowa State would possibly receive a Big 10 bid due to their membership in the AAU (should an additional school be necessary in order to reach the magic number of "16.")

This may all seem like some kind of conspiracy theory, but behind the scenes, schools and conferences across the country are quietly holding meetings and attempting to make sense of the tidal wave of change that would likely ensue should Texas infact declade its independence.

According to what I am hearing, Pittsburgh and Syracuse would join Missouri and Kansas in a 16-team Big 10. Oklahoma would join Miami, Florida State and Georgia Tech in an expanded SEC. The Pac-10 would add Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and from what I am hearing right now - and frankly have a hard time believing - Fresno State. This may be an opportunity for K-State...I would think they could make a convincing argument as a "travel partner" with Oklahoma State. The remnants of the Big East and ACC would combine to form another conference...likely Duke, UNC, NC-State, Wake Forrest, UVA, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Clemson, Boston College, Cincinatti, UCONN, Georgetown, Louisville, Rutgers, West Virginia and Villanova.

This could all break loose by the time it's time to move in to the Fieldhouse for the winter, boys.

CLIFFSNOTES VERSION:  I hate K-State, but would never admit to such a nonsensical idea, so I'll come up w/ a nonsense scenario damning them.

One thing is for certain, the Huskers are going to be validating their red-ass move for years................ 

Even when their Winnebagos are broken down in East Lansing, 1000 miles from home, they'll be validating it.

[CNS]

I'm hearing that the MWC is courting K-State very aggressively now that BYU has left the conference.

Word is, Schulz and others are strongly considering the invitation because they are convinced that Texas will declare its independence as soon as 2011, setting off a chain of events that would leave Kansas State out of the BCS picture.

Administrators in Manhattan believe that Kansas and Missouri have positioned themselves for a bid in an expanded Big-10 Conference once Texas declares independence and South powers Oklahoma and Texas A&M find homes in an expanded SEC and PAC 10, respectively. It is also believed that the PAC 10 would extend invitations to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State as well should the dominoes continue to fall. Schulz, Currie, Snyder and others believe that the MWC may be K-State's best bet to secure the opportunity to earn an automatic BCS birth; the buzz out of Austin has risen to a roar since BYU has declared its independence and news has surfaced that they are in the process of negotiating a potential series with Notre Dame similar to the deal struck by UT and the Domers.

Unfortunately, for K-State, this move may not insulate them from relative irrelevance if the Superconference scenario plays out. I believe this chain of events would likely eliminate the BCS (and possibly the NCAA as we know it) as the Superconferences form their own networks and playoff/bowl hybrid formats.

Depending on how the scenario plays out - and we all know the possibilites are endless, Iowa State would possibly receive a Big 10 bid due to their membership in the AAU (should an additional school be necessary in order to reach the magic number of "16.")

This may all seem like some kind of conspiracy theory, but behind the scenes, schools and conferences across the country are quietly holding meetings and attempting to make sense of the tidal wave of change that would likely ensue should Texas infact declade its independence.

According to what I am hearing, Pittsburgh and Syracuse would join Missouri and Kansas in a 16-team Big 10. Oklahoma would join Miami, Florida State and Georgia Tech in an expanded SEC. The Pac-10 would add Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and from what I am hearing right now - and frankly have a hard time believing - Fresno State. This may be an opportunity for K-State...I would think they could make a convincing argument as a "travel partner" with Oklahoma State. The remnants of the Big East and ACC would combine to form another conference...likely Duke, UNC, NC-State, Wake Forrest, UVA, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Clemson, Boston College, Cincinatti, UCONN, Georgetown, Louisville, Rutgers, West Virginia and Villanova.

This could all break loose by the time it's time to move in to the Fieldhouse for the winter, boys.

CLIFFSNOTES VERSION:  I hate K-State, but would never admit to such a nonsensical idea, so I'll come up w/ a nonsense scenario damning them.

One thing is for certain, the Huskers are going to be validating their red-ass move for years................ 

Even when their Winnebagos are broken down in East Lansing, 1000 miles from home, they'll be validating it.

What about when they are finishing no better than middle of the pack of their conf for the first 4-6 yrs?

[SkinnyBenny]

You guys all missed the part where I emboldened his non-word "declade".

[MadCat]

If it doesn't come from captaincrap, I don't believe it...at least right away and without multiple sources backing it up.

[MadCat]

I bet Pres. Schulz is reading or has already read this: The Olive Garden Theory of Higher Education

[steve dave]

BallPlayers

a person @ T.C.U. (on Staff) said that B.Y.U. went "Independent",
to position for a BIG 12 slot, along with T.C.U. in a couple years?/*

Does NOT make sense to me, but legit source

 

["storm"nut]

BallPlayers

a person @ T.C.U. (on Staff) said that B.Y.U. went "Independent",
to position for a BIG 12 slot, along with T.C.U. in a couple years?/*

Does NOT make sense to me, but legit source

 

Lets not forget Patterson's thing about waiting. He knows.

[Dr Rick Daris]

BallPlayers

a person @ T.C.U. (on Staff) said that B.Y.U. went "Independent",
to position for a BIG 12 slot, along with T.C.U. in a couple years?/*

Does NOT make sense to me, but legit source

 

Lets not forget Patterson's thing about waiting. He knows.

he's building a monster 

[steve dave]

?/*

[steve dave]

do you guys think BP has a planned out attack with the random symbols?  I haven't paid attention but may start.  Like, if he's excited it's a * or if he's skeptical about something it gets a ?/#? (< the last ? was part of my sentence)

[Dr Rick Daris]

do you guys think BP has a planned out attack with the random symbols?  I haven't paid attention but may start.  Like, if he's excited it's a * or if he's skeptical about something it gets a ?/#? (< the last ? was part of my sentence)

ANY thing is Possible**

[steve dave]

Also, the BYU TV market dwarfs the CU/NU markets.  Huge win for the conference here if true.  

[Pete]

I am going to burn the Book of Mormon at our first BYU tailgate. 

[steve dave]

I am going to burn the Book of Mormon at our first BYU tailgate. 

I'll burn an American flag if we ever play an academy school

["storm"nut]

I am going to burn the Book of Mormon at our first BYU tailgate. 

Not a bad idea since its a fake book, like those written by L Ron Hubberd.

["storm"nut]

I am going to burn the Book of Mormon at our first BYU tailgate. 

I'll burn an American flag if we ever play an academy school

I would kill you. Just letting you know that in advance.

[steve dave]

I am going to burn the Book of Mormon at our first BYU tailgate. 

Not a bad idea since its a fake book, like those written by L Ron Hubberd.

lol at this and your next post

[Dr Rick Daris]

i think tcu is a smokescreen and texas is going to lure notredame with the lure of them being able to have their own tv contract and stuff. lots of lures being lured is what i'm saying.

["storm"nut]

I am going to burn the Book of Mormon at our first BYU tailgate. 

Not a bad idea since its a fake book, like those written by L Ron Hubberd.

lol at this and your next post

 

[waks]

About a week ago Schultz was speaking to a group of students and mentioned that if the Big XII were to expand Notre Dame would be the team we would add. He also said that there is no way that A&M, Tech and Baylor would allow another Texas school to join the conference.