![]() What does it ACTUALLY mean to be a Power Conference?īeing a Power Conference, or, ugh, an Autonomy Conference, if we're going to use college administrator jargon here, isn't just shorthand for "wealthy conference" or "important conference". ![]() First, let's get specific here for a second. They're asking.is this new league still gonna be a Power Conference? That isn't the question I see most fans asking right now. Maybe they'll play a season with Texas and Oklahoma, maybe not. This is all to say that probably, in 2023, maybe 2024, the Big 12 will add these four schools. I've reached out to the WCC and will update this newsletter once I learn what those contracts require. Sources tell me that BYU is obligated to give notice to the WCC, and pay an exit fee, in order to move their other sports to the Big 12, but I have not been able to confirm the exact bylaw yet. ![]() According to copies of BYU contracts I've inspected via our FIOA directory, other future contracts do contain clauses allowing BYU to get out of a game should they join a conference, but not any that would allow them to do so with only 12 months' notice. Not only would a staggered expansion make scheduling very challenging for the remaining Big 12 schools, but BYU also nearly has a full 2022 schedule built out, one that doesn't have automatic cancellation clauses in case BYU joins a conference. Typically, the notice requirement can be negotiated around (UConn paid $17 million to leave early), but if all three AAC schools honored the full contracted agreement, they wouldn't be able to join until the 2024 football season.Īs a football independent, BYU does not need to pay any conference exit fees, leading some analysts to suggest BYU could begin Big 12 play as early as next season. The AAC confirmed to me that current league bylaws require schools to give 27 months notice, and pay a $10 million exit fee. When their first games will occur as Big 12 members is one of those currently unsettled details. There are still plenty of details to iron out, and given this league, nothing is an absolute sure thing until the introductory press conferences, but as of now, there's no reason to think that these four schools will not be formally admitted into the Big 12 in the very near future. No votes took place, as it was more an informational meeting to go over the impending applications of UCF, Cincinnati, BYU and Houston to join the league. Sources: Big 12 presidents held a meeting on Monday. ![]() As of right now, Big 12 Presidents expect to get formal applications from BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF this week, and could potentially vote to admit them as early as Friday. Last night, Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports summed up the current state of play. The next chapter in the Big 12 expansion saga appears to be heading to a prompt conclusion. With a wide-assortment of officially licensed collegiate products, such as grill grates, outdoor planter boxes, bookends and more, we’re certain you’ll be able to find the perfect gift for that special fan in your life that they don’t already have…or for yourself! Check us out at. Gridiron Metal Works makes quality metal homegoods for the college superfan. This issue of Extra Points is brought to you by Gridiron Metal Works. ![]() Good morning, and thanks for spending part of your day with Extra Points. ![]()
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