Your response is hypocritical, at best. You are assuming you know what would make Rose happy by describing your own various life events, which are similar to Rose's.

"So, before you start spouting off about how pissed Rose would be about turning down the Big12, make sure you understand the mindset of someone who has played a game with much more serious consequences than basketball."

Come on dude, your life story is impressive but I'm not sure that gives you a leg up on anyone with respect to speculating how Rose may feel about conference expansion. I'm sure DR is just happy to wake up every morning and live life to the fullest. But, don't be naive to think that he would happily turn his back on a chance to play against Big 12 competition week in and week out. To be sure, I think DR is a consummate professional, and would not (at least, publicly) lead on that he was upset. However, I doubt that deep down he would be happy about it.

Further, your argument is about $$. I don't think DR would be pissed about that. I think he would mostly be upset at the missed opportunity to take his team, competition, school, and career to the next level. He has plenty of $$.