Nor Cal Buff
Well-Known Member
Let's make a list. Feel free to help add, especially with the cons as I personally see very little downside to the move.
Pros:
1. California is our main recruiting base and playing multiple California schools on a yearly basis would be a big boost for recruiting.
2. We have far more alumni/fans in Pac 10 areas than in Big 12 areas. Playing in front of them on an annual basis means more money for the university, both in terms of donations and merchandise sold.
3. Potential for better TV contract/revenue sharing, including the money from a new Pac 12 network.
4. Better cities for away trips. Going to away games increases affinity for the program and creates a greater level of attachment amongst CU alumni.
5. Fresh start. A move, along with a new coach, would inject some much needed enthusiasm to the program.
6. Increased academic reputation. Being associated with Cal, UCLA, Stanford, USC and UW is a huge step up from the top 5 schools in the B12 (Texas, ATM, ?????).
7. Possible increased support from faculty/admin. Similar to the increased academic rep, the faculty/admin would prefer to be associated with Pac 10 schools rather than Big 12 schools. In addition, they would see that the top academic schools in the Pac 10 understand the importance of athletics to universities.
8. More level playing field in terms of revenue and facilities. Oregon and UCLA have better facilities than us and that's probably it.
9. If Utah was part of the move, it would renew an old rivalry that would likely quickly develop again.
10. More level playing field for admissions. No KjSUs in the Pac.
11. Prevents getting stuck in the cold if Texas and others bolt for the Big11Ten (or even SEC).
12. No more Texas-centric BS.
13. Probably forces AD to bring back baseball or other sports.
Cons:
1. Loss of Nebraska rivalry (unless they were willing to schedule and the other long time Big 8 games.
2. Possible loss in conference prestige. The Big 12 has far more NCs in the last 20-30 years than the Pac 10. In terms of history, only USC would have a better one in the Pac 10 with Washington on a similar level.
3. Possibly opens the door for CSU to replace us in the B12. Not likely, but a CSU team in a BCS conference may hurt in-state recruiting.
4. Hurts our recruiting in Texas and other B12 states.
Unknowns:
1. Willingness/ability of Pac 10 to cover our B12 buyout.
2. Impact on travel costs? (likely negligble)
Pros:
1. California is our main recruiting base and playing multiple California schools on a yearly basis would be a big boost for recruiting.
2. We have far more alumni/fans in Pac 10 areas than in Big 12 areas. Playing in front of them on an annual basis means more money for the university, both in terms of donations and merchandise sold.
3. Potential for better TV contract/revenue sharing, including the money from a new Pac 12 network.
4. Better cities for away trips. Going to away games increases affinity for the program and creates a greater level of attachment amongst CU alumni.
5. Fresh start. A move, along with a new coach, would inject some much needed enthusiasm to the program.
6. Increased academic reputation. Being associated with Cal, UCLA, Stanford, USC and UW is a huge step up from the top 5 schools in the B12 (Texas, ATM, ?????).
7. Possible increased support from faculty/admin. Similar to the increased academic rep, the faculty/admin would prefer to be associated with Pac 10 schools rather than Big 12 schools. In addition, they would see that the top academic schools in the Pac 10 understand the importance of athletics to universities.
8. More level playing field in terms of revenue and facilities. Oregon and UCLA have better facilities than us and that's probably it.
9. If Utah was part of the move, it would renew an old rivalry that would likely quickly develop again.
10. More level playing field for admissions. No KjSUs in the Pac.
11. Prevents getting stuck in the cold if Texas and others bolt for the Big11Ten (or even SEC).
12. No more Texas-centric BS.
13. Probably forces AD to bring back baseball or other sports.
Cons:
1. Loss of Nebraska rivalry (unless they were willing to schedule and the other long time Big 8 games.
2. Possible loss in conference prestige. The Big 12 has far more NCs in the last 20-30 years than the Pac 10. In terms of history, only USC would have a better one in the Pac 10 with Washington on a similar level.
3. Possibly opens the door for CSU to replace us in the B12. Not likely, but a CSU team in a BCS conference may hurt in-state recruiting.
4. Hurts our recruiting in Texas and other B12 states.
Unknowns:
1. Willingness/ability of Pac 10 to cover our B12 buyout.
2. Impact on travel costs? (likely negligble)