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MikeWaters · 08-19-2010, 04:41 AM

The obvious reasons are still obvious. Media exposure. More money.

But another possibly overlooked reason is that this is a way that BYU can prove to the Big 12 that they have the market pull to be a worthy addition. Open the books, show the cash, and say "look, we are not another mouth to feed, we bring something to the table."

They may fear that remaining in the MWC, on the Mtn, they will never have the ability to prove that.

A leap of faith.

Archaea · 08-19-2010, 02:34 PM

But to be out-played by Hair Thompson is embarrassing.

I agree it may be better to risk something than to sit and wait.

ute4ever · 08-19-2010, 03:13 PM

According to ESPN, part of BYU's negotiations to be part of the WAC for non-football sports includes an agreement that BYU will play 4-6 football games per year against WAC schools.

Better hope that the other 6-8 opponents are decent quality.

08-19-2010, 04:41 AM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	One other reason to go indy The obvious reasons are still obvious. Media exposure. More money. But another possibly overlooked reason is that this is a way that BYU can prove to the Big 12 that they have the market pull to be a worthy addition. Open the books, show the cash, and say "look, we are not another mouth to feed, we bring something to the table." They may fear that remaining in the MWC, on the Mtn, they will never have the ability to prove that. A leap of faith.

08-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#2
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	But to be out-played by Hair Thompson is embarrassing. I agree it may be better to risk something than to sit and wait. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

08-19-2010, 03:13 PM	#3
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	According to ESPN, part of BYU's negotiations to be part of the WAC for non-football sports includes an agreement that BYU will play 4-6 football games per year against WAC schools. Better hope that the other 6-8 opponents are decent quality.