Whether we will ever reach success in the B1G or not, I can provide a short example of why we are in a classy and distinguished conference.
My brother-in-law is a high level administrator for the Univ. of Cincinnati. After UC was formally asked by the Big 12 to prepare a proposal for acceptance, UC subsequently received a personal plea to PLEASE apply for acceptance, as did Houston. After many long hours and expenses to prepare its proposal and several trips to make its presentation, UC and the other applicants got the "Dear John" phone call that the proposals were being returned since there will be no expansion. Keep in mind that the applicants, including UC, made their presentations to all the combined conference ADs. My brother-in-law was livid, but comforted himself with the realization that at least in the AAC relations and politics and decision-making are done in a civil manner.
I'm just taking a wild guess that the B1G ADs don't operate in such a slimy manner.
My brother-in-law is a high level administrator for the Univ. of Cincinnati. After UC was formally asked by the Big 12 to prepare a proposal for acceptance, UC subsequently received a personal plea to PLEASE apply for acceptance, as did Houston. After many long hours and expenses to prepare its proposal and several trips to make its presentation, UC and the other applicants got the "Dear John" phone call that the proposals were being returned since there will be no expansion. Keep in mind that the applicants, including UC, made their presentations to all the combined conference ADs. My brother-in-law was livid, but comforted himself with the realization that at least in the AAC relations and politics and decision-making are done in a civil manner.
I'm just taking a wild guess that the B1G ADs don't operate in such a slimy manner.