If the BIG12 could choose which schools to add, do you agree this is the prioritized list? (I'm just comparing the leftover PAC12 schools and other Western schools.)


1. Washington
+ Strong athletic tradition, big fanbase, Seattle market, respected institution
- None

2. Oregon
+ National brand, strong athletics the last 2 decades, Oregon market
- None

3. Arizona State
+ Phoenix metro
- Limited football success historically

4. Colorado
+ Denver market
- Limited athletic success in revenue sports

5. Stanford
+ Respected institution, strong athletics (mostly outside of football), Bay area market
- Fan support, limited success in revenue sports

6. Cal
+ Respected institution, strong athletics (mostly outside of football), Bay area market
- Fan support, limited success in revenue sports

7. Utah
+ 2 decades of strong success in football, basketball history, growing fanbase
- BIG12 already present in the SLC market

8. SDSU
+ San Diego market, huge alumni base, basketball success the last few decades
- Not a nationally respected name

9. Arizona
+ Premier basketball school
- No historical success in football, Tucson market is small

10. Boise State
+ Three decades of football success, national brand
- Institutional prestige

11. UNLV
+ Vegas market, Vegas venues
- Fanbase, athletic success, national perception

12. Washington State
+ None
- Very little market value, historic athletic success

13. Colorado State
+ Denver metro market?
- Very little athletic success, fanbase, national perception

14. Oregon State
+ None
- Very little market value, historic athletic success