(02-11-2014 09:08 PM)DefCONNOne Wrote:  

(02-11-2014 08:37 PM)He1nousOne Wrote:  

(02-11-2014 08:13 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(02-11-2014 07:57 PM)He1nousOne Wrote:  

(02-11-2014 07:52 PM)jgkojak Wrote:  I think its unlikely the B1G wouldn't entertain 16 in a couple years when their TV deal is up- its why their logo is B1G - the 1G looks like a 16 - silly but utterly true (the B12 owns the Big 16 name).

So if not UConn, then who? I understand why they'd target UNC, VA and Georgia Tech - fantastic academic programs with football/multi-sport history in new markets. But I'm fairly convinced UNC is sticking with the ACC, and thus so will these other schools - Notre Dame sealed that for me.

Yes, 16 is the target point. There was talk of perhaps having to go past it but in the end that didn't happen. As for now, it is very unlikely the Big Ten ever goes past 16 and it is just as unlikely that they stay at 14 for very long.

They'll want and probably get two more prior to their contract being up in 2 years. I really do think that Kansas will be one of them. The question is who will be the other? A breakaway would solve a lot of timing issues and probably lead directly to a brokered settlement of realignment. Outside of that I think we will all be waiting because everybody wants the same slices of the Big 12 turkey and nobody wants the giblets.

I cant tell you who the other will be but I can tell you who it definitely won't be. Iowa State.

I can also tell you who it very likely won't be. UConn. Nothing against them but if the one is Kansas then the other HAS to have some football pedigree. The Big Ten isn't in a hurry yet.

What I do know is that for the most part, when these conference begin their little public dance..it is most often a bit of subterfuge. They really don't have any major interest in simply informing the public of their desires. If they are saying something publicly, it is generally to have another affect. The ACC talks about divisions isn't as simple as most folks think. It wasn't a big deal when it was just the Big 12 talking it but now that the ACC has chimed in, certain Networks will have to sit up a little bit straighter and take notice. They need to decide soon whether that is something they want to allow or whether they will Ante up and push a different agenda with their money.

Uh-huh, just like it was VERY LIKELY that UCONN was getting the invite that Louisville ultimitely got. Just admit your hatred of UCONN is the reason you say they very likely WON'T get a Big 10 invite. Simple as that.