Being successful ≠ being top dog in the Big12

Feb 1, 2023
7:24:48pm

Schultz is back All-American

If Gonzaga were to come to the Big12 there will be years when they would be the top dog. Most years not, but they would instantly be one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the league on a regular basis.

Report problem with this ad

Schultz is back

Bio page: Schultz is back
Joined: Jan 14, 2013
Last login: Sep 24, 2023
Total posts: 8,222 (719 FO)

Report problem with this ad

Messages

Author

Time

Buckle Up

runningryan Pretend Athletic Director

Feb 1, 4:36pm

RE: Buckle Up

CougarGuy84

Feb 1, 4:38pm

I hope Gonzaga gets in. If only so they don't go to the MWC or Pac10

Schultz is back

Feb 1, 4:38pm

I don't understand adding a basketball only school...

WJCougar

Feb 1, 4:41pm

They should ad them - make it an even better basketball conference

Swish

Feb 1, 4:42pm

To cement the conference as the Premier basketball league

Polemic

Feb 1, 4:42pm

It complicates travel. And what about all of their other sports?

LeGrandBleu

Feb 1, 4:44pm

I’ve never understood why a travel partner is such a big deal.

TarCoug

Feb 1, 4:51pm

I don’t know, but that is not my concern. How do the non-revenue sports afford

LeGrandBleu

Feb 1, 4:56pm

I think it’s for the sports that don’t bring in a revenue

Julius Pepperwood

Feb 1, 9:17pm

I was born in ‘69 so forgive my young-buckness, but I’ve

Refugee

Feb 1, 6:05pm

Hotels, local transportation, road meal per diems, entertainment, etc. That and

LeGrandBleu

Feb 1, 10:03pm

The other part- what happens when few retires? Do they even continue to be good?

bluescholar

Feb 1, 4:47pm

They are loaded. And college basketball is all about coaching. Meaning

Gentleman Stan

Feb 1, 5:21pm

They have great records based on easy WCC schedules.

WJCougar

Feb 1, 6:44pm

Go look up how many times they've advanced in the NCAA tournament

Schultz is back

Feb 1, 6:54pm

Lol....you really think they will be as successful with a harder schedule?

WJCougar

Feb 1, 6:56pm

Being successful ≠ being top dog in the Big12

Schultz is back

Feb 1, 7:24pm

You believe they will be less prepared for the NCAA Tournament if in the Big 12?

Gentleman Stan

Feb 1, 7:25pm

Not a fan. I think having an orphan program that doesn't bring football doesn't

UNLVcougar

Feb 1, 4:48pm

You should look up Big 12 wrestling. You might find someone surprising there.

Tesla Coug

Feb 1, 5:17pm

Wrestling is not basketball

UNLVcougar

Feb 1, 7:04pm

Their basketball actually brings in money.

Tesla Coug

Feb 1, 7:05pm

No new mid major/P5s. As a P5 we're better than that.

Backcountry

Feb 1, 4:48pm

i thought the texas/OU tidbits were more interesting

CrashMcLarson

Feb 1, 4:52pm

They should start football again there

CougarGuy84

Feb 1, 4:56pm

Anyone near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Grand Hyatt?

Corn

Feb 1, 4:57pm

So do OU, WA and the AZ schools get invites after tomorrow? They might just say

Nat Gas Man

Feb 1, 5:49pm

U of O

Soy Celeste

Feb 1, 7:22pm

True

Nat Gas Man

Feb 1, 7:29pm

Remember this: smart realigners hide their cards.

Happy As Larry

Feb 1, 6:35pm

PURE Speculation but I actually think the Big 12 pumps the brakes on Gonzaga because there may be an opportunity to get

Posting on CougarBoard