[Kathy]

Surely the conference isn\'t more desirable without these two teams.

Nebraska has been weak this entire decade -- other than its historical value to the league core -- and the Omaha TV market is relatively small; the state ranks in the bottom 20% in population.

With few exceptions (most notably a faux NC with help from that infamous fifth down), Colorado was the feeblest athletic program in the Big 12. The Denver market is focused on its pro teams, not the colleges.

[Kathy]

Surely the conference isn\'t more desirable without these two teams.

Nebraska has been weak this entire decade -- other than its historical value to the league core -- and the Omaha TV market is relatively small; the state ranks in the bottom 20% in population.

With few exceptions (most notably a faux NC with help from that infamous fifth down), Colorado was the feeblest athletic program in the Big 12. The Denver market is focused on its pro teams, not the colleges.