I was wishful thinking Bowlsby would be more proactive with the Big 12 now that

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Aug 2, 2021
3:28:12pm

SpudCoug Starter

I was wishful thinking Bowlsby would be more proactive with the Big 12 now that

TX/OU are out of the picture. After hearing his comments today, I am not optimistic at all. He doesn't appear to have a plan/vision and is fine to let them die slowly on the vine in his standard non-proactive way.

Bowlsby: I can tell you without equivocation that I have not spoken with any representative about membership in the Big 12
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) August 2, 2021

https://twitter.com/BryanDFischer/status/1422290106967199746

Bowlsby: We're happy that we did the research [on realignment] the last time around that will give us a jumpstart going forward. There may be others we want to consider.

We haven't had formal conversations on candidate members. ... We don't have a timetable at this point.
— Amanda Christovich (@achristovichh) August 2, 2021

https://twitter.com/achristovichh/status/1422289330652028930

Bowlsby just said there could be options for them to join or merge with other conferences
— Matt Lively (@mattblively) August 2, 2021

https://twitter.com/mattblively/status/1422279521798135815

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I was wishful thinking Bowlsby would be more proactive with the Big 12 now that

SpudCoug

8/2/21 3:28pm

They are all small minded schools that just got a masssive reality check. Give them a bit to adjust.

8/2/21 3:31pm

Meh. Doesn't mean anything. They won't say a word until they announce expansion.

HONOMO

8/2/21 3:33pm

Tradeoff between Money and Security

HawkeyeCoug

8/2/21 3:35pm

Meh. All that was really said there was that they don't have a set timetable and

cougarfan84

8/2/21 3:36pm

Sounds like good news to me. Basically confirms they are seriously looking to

BYUCLA

8/2/21 3:39pm

No reason to rush. Any worthwhile candidate would want to see stability first.

TFL

8/2/21 3:40pm

It's only been a week. They have some time on their hands. It's not like they

LiveCoug

8/2/21 3:40pm

With the decisions of teams 11 through 16 I think you are correct

travelcoug

8/2/21 3:50pm

I don't disagree, they need to get on it, but still, it's only been a week.

LiveCoug

8/2/21 4:00pm

They already know exactly who nine and 10 are. They did the homework already

travelcoug

8/2/21 4:03pm

Those schools are losing the opportunity to build their brand

HawkeyeCoug

8/2/21 3:51pm

Other than the $$ which will dry up shortly I have no idea why we want to join

Tangotongo

8/2/21 3:43pm

they still have the autonomous conference tag...

CrashMcLarson

8/2/21 3:47pm

Last time was a complete drama show with every reporter/big donor from every

squints

8/2/21 3:44pm

In that case, best thing they can do is expand QUICKLY

rggee

8/2/21 3:53pm

Texas and Oklahoma were part of the process last time…

NorCal_Coug

8/2/21 4:07pm

He can’t do anything. The power is with the presidents.

Everyman

8/2/21 4:02pm

If I were the B12 and looking to expand…

8/2/21 4:05pm

Honestly, I can’t fault ESPN for trying to get the AAC to poach the Orphan 8.

runningryan

8/2/21 4:12pm

I think you forget just how awful Thompson was…

NorCal_Coug

8/2/21 4:18pm

Oh, I still remember but Bowlsby is giving Hair a real run for his money

runningryan

8/2/21 4:29pm

Given the financial facts, his responses seem fine and expected...

LEDSFW

8/2/21 4:20pm

The PAC could strike and really hurt the Big 12, but both of them are crazy slow

Nat Gas Man

8/2/21 6:24pm

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