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Reerun_KC · 08-15-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

Nobody's been proven wrong on this yet. Shit's still going to go down sooner or later.

The Big XII had 3 major markets outside of Texas. Denver just left. The other two are both in Missouri, and Mizzou wants out. You do the math.

If you think that Texas wants to carry a bunch of nobodies on its back while getting nothing in return, that's your prerogative. You are free to whistle past the graveyard. It seems unlikely to me, though.

I might be in the minority, but as a fan, I can take and/or leave the Big 12... But I dont want to sit around another few years wondering whats going to happen. I would like to see KU's administration seek other conferences and see what happens?

KU is a basketball school... Now before the pyle on of fans saying we only root for basketball... Suck it now and save your swallows... I watch and love KU football just as much and hate that they suck.

Pants · 08-15-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

I would like to see KU's administration seek other conferences and see what happens?

You don't think they've done that? You think should KU wish to join a different conference it would be a done deal? I'm not sure what you mean by "see what happens," but it's a pretty clear picture, my man. LOL

I like how people think it's up to the school.

Reerun_KC · 08-15-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

You don't think they've done that? You think should KU wish to join a different conference it would be a done deal? I'm not sure what you mean by "see what happens," but it's a pretty clear picture, my man. LOL

I like how people think it's up to the school.

Its not all up to the school. But do you want to sit here wondering WTF when all the dust and smoke settles?

Pants · 08-15-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Its not all up to the school. But do you want to sit here wondering WTF when all the dust and smoke settles?

The point is that we might not have a choice.

Reerun_KC · 08-15-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

You don't think they've done that? You think should KU wish to join a different conference it would be a done deal? I'm not sure what you mean by "see what happens," but it's a pretty clear picture, my man. LOL

I like how people think it's up to the school.

And what I mean "see what happens" is maybe Kansas leaves early and doesnt wait around for Texas to tell them where they are going and what they are doing...

Last part is sarcasm...

HolyHandgernade · 08-15-2011, 02:08 PM

I know everyone keeps saying this is football driven, and it is. But they keep wanting to pretend basketball doesn't matter at all, but the top commissioners know that it does and here's why:

One of the reasons for the big disparity in revenues is because the conference gets to keep all the BCS money while the NCAA gets to keep the majority of the NCAA basketball money. The NCAA Tournament comprises almost the entire operating cash the NCAA uses to put on tournaments in all non football sports for all member institutions and their jobs for regulating the system.

If Super Conferences come about, it is highly likely these Super Conferences will form their own post season basketball tournament. Exactly how that affects the NCAA and all the Non-BCS activities it supports is not exactly clear, but it is not "chump change". And if the format changes, basketball won't be viewed as just an afterthought like baseball.

Bambi · 08-15-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

I know everyone keeps saying this is football driven, and it is. But they keep wanting to pretend basketball doesn't matter at all, but the top commissioners know that it does and here's why:

One of the reasons for the big disparity in revenues is because the conference gets to keep all the BCS money while the NCAA gets to keep the majority of the NCAA basketball money. The NCAA Tournament comprises almost the entire operating cash the NCAA uses to put on tournaments in all non football sports for all member institutions and their jobs for regulating the system.

If Super Conferences come about, it is highly likely these Super Conferences will form their own post season basketball tournament. Exactly how that affects the NCAA and all the Non-BCS activities it supports is not exactly clear, but it is not "chump change". And if the format changes, basketball won't be viewed as just an afterthought like baseball.

Of course basketball matters. The tournament is the lifeblood of NCAA sports. Without there's just minor league football and nothing else.

**notorious** · 08-15-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Negreppedson

Of course basketball matters. The tournament is the lifeblood of NCAA sports. Without there's just minor league football and nothing else.

Pitt Gorilla · 08-15-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Negreppedson

Of course basketball matters. The tournament is the lifeblood of NCAA sports. Without there's just minor league football and nothing else.

Football rules supreme. Basketball is #2, but it's a distant 2.

Stewie · 08-15-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Football rules supreme. Basketball is #2, but it's a distant 2.

It depends on the school. The high profile basketball programs bring in ridiculous amounts of money.

The Financial Times sports analyst said that just looking at football is ignorant if the basketball program makes money. The best programs in basketball are golden children that are coveted.

**ChiTown** · 08-15-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Negreppedson

Of course basketball matters. The tournament is the lifeblood of NCAA sports. Without there's just minor league football and nothing else.

- I can't think of a guy on here that is more often off-base than you. Seriously, congrats on the consistency.

Bambi · 08-15-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

- I can't think of a guy on here that is more often off-base than you. Seriously, congrats on the consistency.

Financially it's no secret.

Over 90% of the NCAA's budget comes from the basketball tournament media deals.

I didn't write, it's right here...

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/J...s-Tourney.aspx

DJ's left nut · 08-15-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

- I can't think of a guy on here that is more often off-base than you. Seriously, congrats on the consistency.

CoMo is just as bad.

Though with CoMo it's more entertaining because he appears to at least be somewhat sentient, just completely incapable of being correct on a sports take.

Wickedson, OTOH, appears to be a barely functioning half-wit. It's a lot like laughing when Corky from Life Goes On can't figure out differential calculus or quantum mechanics - it's just not that entertaining to pick on the reeruned kid.

Spott · 08-15-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Negreppedson

Of course basketball matters. The tournament is the lifeblood of NCAA sports. Without there's just minor league football and nothing else.

Translation: Since my football team sucks, I'll pretend to have no interest in it.

Reerun_KC · 08-15-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

Translation: Since my football team sucks, I'll pretend to have no interest in it.

Pretty much, but we are all not that way...

My football team sucks, but I still watch it.... Just like you guys do MU basketball...

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HolyHandgernade Integralist Join Date: May 2001 Location: Murrieta, CA Casino cash: $10006370	I know everyone keeps saying this is football driven, and it is. But they keep wanting to pretend basketball doesn't matter at all, but the top commissioners know that it does and here's why: One of the reasons for the big disparity in revenues is because the conference gets to keep all the BCS money while the NCAA gets to keep the majority of the NCAA basketball money. The NCAA Tournament comprises almost the entire operating cash the NCAA uses to put on tournaments in all non football sports for all member institutions and their jobs for regulating the system. If Super Conferences come about, it is highly likely these Super Conferences will form their own post season basketball tournament. Exactly how that affects the NCAA and all the Non-BCS activities it supports is not exactly clear, but it is not "chump change". And if the format changes, basketball won't be viewed as just an afterthought like baseball. __________________ You'll see it's all a show, keep 'em laughing as you go, just remember, the last laugh is on you, and always look on the bright side of life!
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