![]() ![]() We have returned our proud University to the national spotlight and we aim to compete on the highest levels as we build Champions for Life. “As a Tier One research institution and Phi Beta Kappa member, Houston has seen a reinvigorated spirit in Athletics. “At the University of Houston we are certainly honored to be mentioned as a progressive institution that places a competitive emphasis on both academics and athletics,” athletic director Hunter Yuracheck said. Being in Texas is either a deal-breaker for a conference that already thinks Houston is Big 12 country, or a good way to lock up a part of the state that has been infiltrated heavily by the SEC since Texas A&M joined. But will Herman be here longterm? If Houston is in the Big 12, that helps the cause a lot. Houston - A new on-campus stadium is sweet, and the Cougars picked an excellent time to be coming off a 13-1 season and a Peach Bowl victory under everybody’s dream coach, Tom Herman. “The University of Memphis continues to gain national recognition for its advancements in research, teaching and student accomplishments, and the Athletic Department is one part of that winning combination.” “The University is prepared to take action when opportunities to increase the level of positive attention and exposure for our city, campus and Athletic Department are presented,” athletic director Tom Bowen said in a statement. School officials are quick to note how the university’s academic profile is on the upswing. Basketball is top-shelf and so is the FedEx Forum where the team plays. The football has been mostly irrelevant but is coming off a couple of excellent seasons. Memphis - The Tigers have a notable sponsor in FedEx CEO Fred Smith, an alum who has promised his company’s sponsorship to the Big 12. Maybe the Rams can replace what the Big 12 lost in Colorado? Fort Collins is about 65 miles straight north, pretty and growing. Big 12 schools have lots of alumni in Colorado, especially the Denver area. Expanding stadiums, investing in facilities and coaches. With the Big 12 no longer talking about a conference network, that foot in the New York and Boston television markets might not be as appealing.Ĭolorado State - The school has been doing what you do when you want to get noticed. ![]() Sure the football was always so-so, but UConn basketball was a power and a powerful brand. ![]() Wednesday was probably not the best day to announce the NCAA was investigating the athletic program.Ĭonnecticut - Perhaps no school suffered more from conference realignment than UConn, a longtime Big East member that was shoved from college sports’ main stage. However, right now, USF football is trending up. South Florida - Kind of like American Athletic Conference rival UCF, but not as big (48,973 enrollment) and not as much recent football success. ![]()
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