[Farm93]

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.d...M_ID=10410

Wonder what they will do at this point.
They could eliminate their 9 game round robin format.  Moving to 8 with the claim that the champion will play 9 Big 12 games.
They could keep their current round robin.  And yet deciding #1 and #2 without controversy could be tricky.  What if two or three teams share the second place spot?  Also what would #1 really gain from the deal.  A 12-0 team playing a 9-3 team creates a potential risk for the conference.
Do they go to two divisions?  If so why?  How?
I don't think the Big12 elects to bypass the CG.  I suspect that claim that it is an option is there just as an attempt to get the most money possible from TV broadcasters for the game.

My guess?  Back to 8 conference games with #1 and #2 facing off in Arlington TX each year for the Big12 CG.

[Farm93]

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.d...M_ID=10410

Wonder what they will do at this point.
They could eliminate their 9 game round robin format.  Moving to 8 with the claim that the champion will play 9 Big 12 games.
They could keep their current round robin.  And yet deciding #1 and #2 without controversy could be tricky.  What if two or three teams share the second place spot?  Also what would #1 really gain from the deal.  A 12-0 team playing a 9-3 team creates a potential risk for the conference.
Do they go to two divisions?  If so why?  How?
I don't think the Big12 elects to bypass the CG.  I suspect that claim that it is an option is there just as an attempt to get the most money possible from TV broadcasters for the game.

My guess?  Back to 8 conference games with #1 and #2 facing off in Arlington TX each year for the Big12 CG.