So, things will be changing around the Big 12 (16).
--Brett Yomark is retiring, who will be the new commish?
--New "Monster Energy" sponsorship....not a permanent name change (thank you Lord!)
--End of the championship game (a very smart move)

Isn't it about time to usher in a new name, even though it will give ESPN fodder for jokes:

Vote for one:

1. Big America Conference
2. Big 16 Conference
3. Continental Athletic Conference
4. American Premier Conference
5. (your suggestion)

Realitybites said:

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Keep the name. It has a lot of historical significance and instant national recognition. Don't rebrand to something that will be lost in a sea of G6 conference names.

The Big Ten is still the Big Ten despite long ago having expanded beyond 10 teams.

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Agree.

The Big12 has always been different with the loss of Oklahoma and Texas there is no bell cow blue blood. The CFB aristocracy will never respect the B12, I believe we stop trying.

The area that needs focus is the product, which will come down to money. All efforts need to be on equalling the monies available. If not from TV, than somewhere else. Until the B12 starts winning the National Championship in the Playoff, it will be the red headed step child.

BaylorBear80 said:

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So, things will be changing around the Big 12 (16).
--Brett Yomark is retiring, who will be the new commish?
--New "Monster Energy" sponsorship....not a permanent name change (thank you Lord!)
--End of the championship game (a very smart move)

Isn't it about time to usher in a new name, even though it will give ESPN fodder for jokes:

Vote for one:

1. Big America Conference
2. Big 16 Conference
3. Continental Athletic Conference
4. American Premier Conference
5. (your suggestion)

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Ending the title game is a TERRIBLE idea.

Anyone paying attention can see where this is going.

The SEC and Big Ten will ultimately benefit from this move the most, because a committee can still stack those conference's teams into the Top 8 and make their paths that much easier to a title.

If you gave byes to the 8 P4 title game participants instead, then everyone is starting off on a somewhat even playing field, as each conference will automatically have 2 teams in the second round (and only needing to win 4 games versus 5 for a title).

So for those who are applauding this move, this is what you are basically supporting.

Gotta be able to snuff out the SEC and Big Ten's end game beforehand.

Might as well name it what it is:

THE BIGGEST BESTEST CONFERENCE IN AMERICA

LTBear19 said:

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BaylorBear80 said:

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So, things will be changing around the Big 12 (16).
--Brett Yomark is retiring, who will be the new commish?
--New "Monster Energy" sponsorship....not a permanent name change (thank you Lord!)
--End of the championship game (a very smart move)

Isn't it about time to usher in a new name, even though it will give ESPN fodder for jokes:

Vote for one:

1. Big America Conference
2. Big 16 Conference
3. Continental Athletic Conference
4. American Premier Conference
5. (your suggestion)

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Ending the title game is a TERRIBLE idea.

Anyone paying attention can see where this is going.

The SEC and Big Ten will ultimately benefit from this move the most, because a committee can still stack those conference's teams into the Top 8 and make their paths that much easier to a title.

If you gave byes to the 8 P4 title game participants instead, then everyone is starting off on a somewhat even playing field, as each conference will automatically have 2 teams in the second round (and only needing to win 4 games versus 5 for a title).

So for those who are applauding this move, this is what you are basically supporting.

Gotta be able to snuff out the SEC and Big Ten's end game beforehand.

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If there are to be conference championships, the playoff teams need to be announced prior to the game and the conference championship gets a bye/home field advantage. Otherwise, they serve no purpose.

LIB,MR BEARS said:

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LTBear19 said:

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BaylorBear80 said:

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So, things will be changing around the Big 12 (16).
--Brett Yomark is retiring, who will be the new commish?
--New "Monster Energy" sponsorship....not a permanent name change (thank you Lord!)
--End of the championship game (a very smart move)

Isn't it about time to usher in a new name, even though it will give ESPN fodder for jokes:

Vote for one:

1. Big America Conference
2. Big 16 Conference
3. Continental Athletic Conference
4. American Premier Conference
5. (your suggestion)

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Ending the title game is a TERRIBLE idea.

Anyone paying attention can see where this is going.

The SEC and Big Ten will ultimately benefit from this move the most, because a committee can still stack those conference's teams into the Top 8 and make their paths that much easier to a title.

If you gave byes to the 8 P4 title game participants instead, then everyone is starting off on a somewhat even playing field, as each conference will automatically have 2 teams in the second round (and only needing to win 4 games versus 5 for a title).

So for those who are applauding this move, this is what you are basically supporting.

Gotta be able to snuff out the SEC and Big Ten's end game beforehand.

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If there are to be conference championships, the playoff teams need to be announced prior to the game and the conference championship gets a bye/home field advantage. Otherwise, they serve no purpose.

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We're playing to see who picks up the ACC pieces when its TV deal dies.

LIB,MR BEARS said:

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LTBear19 said:

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BaylorBear80 said:

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So, things will be changing around the Big 12 (16).
--Brett Yomark is retiring, who will be the new commish?
--New "Monster Energy" sponsorship....not a permanent name change (thank you Lord!)
--End of the championship game (a very smart move)

Isn't it about time to usher in a new name, even though it will give ESPN fodder for jokes:

Vote for one:

1. Big America Conference
2. Big 16 Conference
3. Continental Athletic Conference
4. American Premier Conference
5. (your suggestion)

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Ending the title game is a TERRIBLE idea.

Anyone paying attention can see where this is going.

The SEC and Big Ten will ultimately benefit from this move the most, because a committee can still stack those conference's teams into the Top 8 and make their paths that much easier to a title.

If you gave byes to the 8 P4 title game participants instead, then everyone is starting off on a somewhat even playing field, as each conference will automatically have 2 teams in the second round (and only needing to win 4 games versus 5 for a title).

So for those who are applauding this move, this is what you are basically supporting.

Gotta be able to snuff out the SEC and Big Ten's end game beforehand.

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If there are to be conference championships, the playoff teams need to be announced prior to the game and the conference championship gets a bye/home field advantage. Otherwise, they serve no purpose.

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This is what I mentioned in my original thread concerning playoff expansion.

If you finish in the Top 2 in your P4 conference, you would automatically make the playoff and receive a bye into the 2nd round.

You could still wait until the day after Championship Saturday to announce the remaining 16 teams, along with everyone's official seed (would make for better television anyways).

The title game participants would rest while the other 16 teams are battling it out the week after Championship Saturday.

The only twist to my suggestion is that you would only be guaranteed homefield in the 2nd round if you win your title game.

If you lose, you may or may not host, depending on whether you are still one of the 8 highest ranked teams left after the 1st round games are completed.

I wouldn't establish a formal bracket until you get down to 16 teams (from 24).

Basically do how the NFL does, as 2nd round opponents would be matched up based on their seed.