12-08-2014, 10:51 AM
That would be interesting because BYU went independent a few years ago because they thought they could get more national exposure on their own by scheduling more prestigious teams then the WAC yokels they were playing.  They've done OK filling in their schedule with a few respectable programs but a lot of the foes don't look tougher than their old WAC (now Mountain West) buddies. But also in play was BYU planning to have their own TV "network". Have no idea how successful they've been with that. Lots of ESPNU games listed.
So, although one can see a geographic fit for BYU in the Big 12, the only logic for BYU is if the money and route to national recognition is better through the Big 12 than alone. And, although the Big 12 might not have the spine of the P12, the no-Sunday sports thingee, might be an impediment. But, maybe to meet the conference championship play-in model, the Big 12 would bend. Trouble is, BYU only gets them to 11. Who else? Houston fits the demographic and geographics, but doesn't bring a lot else to the party.
So, although one can see a geographic fit for BYU in the Big 12, the only logic for BYU is if the money and route to national recognition is better through the Big 12 than alone. And, although the Big 12 might not have the spine of the P12, the no-Sunday sports thingee, might be an impediment. But, maybe to meet the conference championship play-in model, the Big 12 would bend. Trouble is, BYU only gets them to 11. Who else? Houston fits the demographic and geographics, but doesn't bring a lot else to the party.