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

[Houstoncat93]

https://twitter.com/flugempire/status/1552645660196978689?t=NFWVETbuFjLYU9H5YiAFdg&s=19

Not saying this guy is a reliable source but the idea of a conference semi-final game as we move to large conferences is interesting. Would be something we could offer at 16 teams that PAC would be hard to do at 10 given their championship struggles to get viewers.

[Shooter Jones]

Have I missed conference semi-final games being a talking point much at all?

That would change my thinking a lot if that's what the TV folks might be pushing for, but personally feel expanded playoff is much better for the game than more conference games (probably some rematches as well).

Would have no choice but to get to 16 teams minimum, even up to 20.

[Houstoncat93]

Have I missed conference semi-final games being a talking point much at all?

That would change my thinking a lot if that's what the TV folks might be pushing for, but personally feel expanded playoff is much better for the game than more conference games (probably some rematches as well).

Would have no choice but to get to 16 teams minimum, even up to 20.

I haven't seen it discussed much. The tweet is from a guy who supposedly has a Big Ten source in the conference office. He code names him BTM. Have no idea if it is legit but does seem to mesh with what the Big 10 commissioner was saying about you have to be open to new ways of doing things. 

[CNS]

I feel like we should all be realigned by now.  This is taking forever.

[DQ12]

I agree with MIR's take.  Bring on WSU/OSU. 

That would be a really nice thing to do.

[Houstoncat93]

https://twitter.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1553038515117576192?s=20&t=KOcq-aD7IWqvdZHhm7jDOw

That is a pretty good quip. Not happening but still funny.

[MadCat]

[sonofdaxjones]

That's some very good gallows humor from the PAC commish.

[MakeItRain]

https://twitter.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1553038515117576192?s=20&t=KOcq-aD7IWqvdZHhm7jDOw

That is a pretty good quip. Not happening but still funny.

  bozo

[HugeCat]

https://twitter.com/BE_SicEm365/status/1553093618847678471?s=20&t=1bFEPGqBPTc722le0x4xiw

[sonofdaxjones]

https://twitter.com/BE_SicEm365/status/1553093618847678471?s=20&t=1bFEPGqBPTc722le0x4xiw

Good stuff, sadly it was put together by the dude who does 147 slide PPT presentations.

[MadCat]

From the FWIW department:
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/college-football/conference-realignment-rumors-big-12-reportedly-trying-to-lure-big-ten-program/

Conference realignment rumors: Big 12 reportedly trying to lure Big Ten program
Keith Farner

The Big 12 is search of adding new programs, and Brett Yormark, the new commissioner, has even said the league is “open for business.” Now there’s a report that the Big 12 is looking to poach a Big Ten program.

About 3 weeks ago, Yormark revealed that there’s interest in the Big 12.

“I think it’s fair to say I’ve received a lot of phone calls. … Nothing is imminent, but we’re working hard to make sure the Big 12 is positioned in the best possible way,” he said.

Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that the Big 12 Conference is said to be quietly seeking the the Minnesota Golden Gophers, but Minnesota can’t afford the revenue loss of a new Big Ten Network deal, which, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in two years, could be worth nearly $100 million a year. Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com noted that a move to the Big 12 would make absolutely zero sense for the University of Minnesota.

It is difficult to see Minnesota leaving for a presumably smaller TV deal in the Big 12 than the expected $1 billion TV contract for the Big Ten, which is expected this fall.

As Strack pointed out, the University of Minnesota’s status as a founding member of the Big Ten back in 1896 guarantees them all of the same financial benefits as Michigan (1896), Wisconsin (1896) and Ohio State (1912). Something that newer schools like Maryland, Nebraska and Rutgers cannot say. Why would the University of Minnesota jump off of the Big Ten gravy train to become the newest member of a lesser conference?

[DQ12]

That's the dumbest crap I've ever heard.  0 percent chance anyone from the Big 12 has been trying to get Minnesota to join. 

[Trim]

That's the dumbest crap I've ever heard.  0 percent chance anyone from the Big 12 has been trying to get Minnesota to join. 

It was probably Pete.

[Trim]

This whole thing has randoms lumping Kurtz in with Swaim. 

https://twitter.com/grizzdave/status/1554237498015899648

[catastrophe]

I have serious concerns with this commissioner if his plan is to lure away a school with promises of less money and way more travel.

[Winters]

This whole thing has randoms lumping Kurtz in with Swaim. 

https://twitter.com/grizzdave/status/1554237498015899648

[Shooter Jones]

Re-alignment is a gold mine to get your website, blog, podcast clicks.

Just make up a rumor or a prediction that no one else has, and watch people go nuts.

[nicname]

Re-alignment is a gold mine to get your website, blog, podcast clicks.

Just make up a rumor or a prediction that no one else has, and watch people go nuts.

The sicEM365 dudes have become near national figures in large part because of realignment.

[joda]

Alabama doesn’t like how many teams are in the SEC now. Worried that they have to play too many good teams each year. Sources telling me they’re in talks to join the C-USA as early as 2023. You heard it here first folks

[star seed 7]

Baylor to the pac?

 

[Shooter Jones]

Alabama doesn’t like how many teams are in the SEC now. Worried that they have to play too many good teams each year. Sources telling me they’re in talks to join the C-USA as early as 2023. You heard it here first folks

Yes! Please expand on their thoughts of revenue sharing with the other members of the conference! C-USA is set to have 9 members next season, 10 when Bama joins.

91-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 split?

[deputy dawg]

Alabama doesn’t like how many teams are in the SEC now. Worried that they have to play too many good teams each year. Sources telling me they’re in talks to join the C-USA as early as 2023. You heard it here first folks

Yes! Please expand on their thoughts of revenue sharing with the other members of the conference! C-USA is set to have 9 members next season, 10 when Bama joins.

91-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 split?

   You've spent time at Calvin Hall.

[Houstoncat93]

Alabama doesn’t like how many teams are in the SEC now. Worried that they have to play too many good teams each year. Sources telling me they’re in talks to join the C-USA as early as 2023. You heard it here first folks

Yes! Please expand on their thoughts of revenue sharing with the other members of the conference! C-USA is set to have 9 members next season, 10 when Bama joins.

91-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 split?

I heard that Bama has agreed to hire one less consultant and donate that salary to their new conference mates doubling each athletic departments current budget. Win-win

[HugeCat]

https://twitter.com/arisports/status/1554949707000156164?s=20&t=VY6ezY5koAvSRdrl72QKhg