Utah Will LEAVE Expansion Big 12 When Big 10 Calls, Kyle Whittingham Expects More Realignment
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Utah’s football program has experienced significant growth and success since joining the Pac-12 in 2011. Now, as a member of the Big 12, Utah enjoys competitive play and increased visibility. However, if the Big Ten extended an offer, the appeal would be considerable, prompting Utah to seriously consider making the move.
Prestige and Tradition
The Big Ten is one of the most prestigious and historic conferences in college athletics. Its member schools boast rich traditions, storied rivalries, and a strong academic reputation. Joining the Big Ten would align Utah with some of the most esteemed institutions in the country, enhancing the university’s academic and athletic brand. The prestige associated with being part of the Big Ten is a significant draw for any school.
Financial Benefits
The Big Ten has one of the most lucrative media rights deals in college sports, providing substantial revenue to its member schools. By moving to the Big Ten, Utah would gain access to greater financial resources. These additional funds could be invested in facilities, recruiting, and overall program development, further elevating Utah’s athletic programs. The financial stability offered by the Big Ten's revenue-sharing model would be a significant advantage over the Big 12.
Competitive Advantage
Competing in the Big Ten would present new challenges and opportunities for Utah. The conference is known for its high level of competition, with multiple teams consistently ranked among the top in the nation. While this would raise the bar for Utah, it would also provide the program with a platform to showcase its capabilities against some of the best teams in college football. The increased competition would likely attract top recruits, eager to play in one of the nation’s premier conferences.
Geographic Considerations
While the Big 12 offers regional rivalries and a strong competitive environment, the geographic alignment with the Big Ten could be advantageous. The Big Ten's expansion into new markets has demonstrated a willingness to create a more national footprint. Utah's inclusion would add to this diversity, providing a bridge to the western United States and enhancing the conference’s overall reach.
Long-Term Stability
The Big Ten's stability and long-term vision make it an attractive option. The conference has shown resilience in navigating the shifting landscape of college athletics, maintaining its position as a powerhouse. For Utah, joining such a stable and forward-thinking conference would provide long-term security and opportunities for growth.
Conclusion
In conclusion, if the Big Ten offered Utah a spot, the combination of prestige, financial benefits, competitive opportunities, geographic considerations, and long-term stability would be compelling reasons for Utah to leave the Big 12. The move would position Utah among the elite programs in college athletics, ensuring its continued growth and success.
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Much ado about nothing. Any Big 12 team would leave for the Big 10 if the offer came. Got it? Let’s move on.
Yes a hundred times. Any AAU school in the Big 12 or the ACC for that matter have the B1G as a preferred destination to their status.
Big ten would invite CU or KU over Utah
@@teeducknone of those 3 programs bring enough at this time. Not great recruiting states. That could change. Question is will either leave for ACC if invited ?
@@onlinepole- Recruiting grounds isn't the biggest consideration. The state of Oregon is far from rich with talent. Oregon is a major brand, and attracts quite a lot of eyeballs.
As usual here
As a West Virginia fan I can’t stand Utah fans already. Ungrateful is one word to describe them
reminds me of when WVU joined the Big 12
@@brentw0681 West Virginia fans never acted like they were too good for the conference, they were grateful from day one to be picked to go to the big 12 what are you talking about?
There is not a team in the Big 12 that would not except an invite from the Big 10.
Uuhhh, every single team in The Big12 would leave if they got the call up to the Big10 or SEC. Not just Utah.
Every single team would do this. The clickbait and trying to make Utah a villain gimmick is embarrassing just because of a few annoying Ute fans on twitter. Have some shame.
Utah will jump to ACC. In 2026
Is Drake drunk? He’s acting so weird. 😂
Utah? Maybe they should be gratefull they are in the Big12? Just saying!
So, you know, there is not a single BIG-12 team that wouldn't accept a B1G invitation. It would be utterly foolish not to. _But ... but ..._ ... there is no "but."
if they leave uhhhh bye Felicia
I don’t think that B10 wants Utah. Doesn’t have the TV audience.
Big 10 will not be inviting Utah, don’t bring enough with them. FSU, Clemson or NC more likely
no team in the Big Xii wouldn't go to the Big 10 or SEC if offered, unless it was like an SMU deal.
If the Big Ten came knocking the odds are it is a Texas team first. Utah would be down the line
I wish they would go back to 5, alas its not going to happen. Once the A.C.C. gets stripmined there will be the haves and have nots.The Bread Crumb Conference will be in the latter.But who knows, maybe after I'm long gone geography will come into play again and the Super Two will break up due to infighting. Or maybe everyone will become a independent.
When will peolle realize utah aint shit in the big12 itll probably take a couple games to show how weak the pac teams are no team has joined the big12 and dominated right away infact good teams like TCU and WV looked okay but got smacked pretty hard at first all 4 of the g5s got smacked who thinks that that these other pac12 schools will do any better utah is my odds out favorite to perform the best but i dont see them doing better than 9-3 and thats if cam falling can stay upright for a whole season
But the Big 10 does not want them. Why not talk about that?
Ute fan here. I loved the PAC and hated to see it go. Kyle was saying a couple of years ago that the conferences would keep changing. He was just stating what is happening today. Who knows what the college football conferences will look like in 5 years but I think we can all agree that the Big10 and the SEC will decide the final product. Also every team not in those conferences would go if asked.
LOL Dude you are contradicting yourself, somethings money cant buy but you dart to the B10 for the money, Utah would be about the 12th best team in the B10
Utah would be 4th-6th
Doesn't matter how good or bad Utah would be in the B1G. Their market is tiny so they wouldn't bring any real market value to the conference. If USC and UCLA stayed in the PAC a TV contract could have possibly been made for about $50M. Since both were leaving the PAC laughed at for asking a price they weren't worth. BYU asked to join the PAC when this was happening and they were told no. BYU has a bigger market value than Utah. That's one of the main reasons the Big 12 was able to get about $35M in TV revenue for each program. ESPN was willing to $35M to each PAC member, but they wanted $50M. ESPN laughed at that and completely withdrew their offer. ESPN was willing to negotiate for less than $35M a program. I believe it was for about $25M a program on the top end, much closer price to what the remaining 10 programs were actually worth. So Utah isn't worth the $65M to $70M B1G teams are getting annually, minus UO and UW.
If the Big X11 is so great how come no other conferences wanted any other school after Texas and OU. Why do they need a 99 year grant of rights as well. Keeping schools chained to be soon a sinking ship once ACC collapses 😂
The offer has to come before you go. That goes for all teams currently in the XII or ACC
Big 12 should kick them out now since they are so dissatisfied.
It is simple! If you want to keep Utah out of the Big 10, the other teams in the Big 12 need to make Utah undesirable to them by beating them all the time.
It’s coming. Maybe not this season because the big 12 gifted them with the easiest schedule in the league but it’s coming
cry me a river, WV would leave the B12 in a heart beat if invited by the B1G or SEC and so would Utah, as far as gratitude Utah and its fans have expressed excitement and thanks for the B12 invite....deal with it.
@@ericacottle3507Ofcourse WVU would leave if given the chance. The difference is WVU was gracious and excited when we joined the league after winning 7 Big East titles, Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, Gator Bowl win over Georgia Tech, and Fiesta Bowl win over Oklaholma. We didn't act like our crap doesnt stink like Utah for whatever reason. Utah has won 2 Pac 12 titles over the last two decades and has lost every decent Bowl game they have had recently.
You all are not the juggernaut you think you are. I mean come on let's be real here the Big 10 wanted UCLA over you.... Can't wait to watch you all not play in the conference title this year.
@@Goeers206 you're listening to a loud few on social media, most Utah fans and certainly the team and coaches believe the B12 will be a difficult challenge. Yes Utah will be good this year and if that threatens your ego then so be it. You obviously haven't watched much Utah football or you wouldn't be dismissing the Utes, but please continue trashing Utah on your perceived slight towards the B12 which never happened
@@Goeers206 also who from the Utah coaching staff, the team, the University talked like their"crap" doesn't stink? I honestly thought B12 fans were smarter than what's being displayed, all offended and insulted because they read something on Twitter from a delusional Ute fan, please to claim that WV or any other B12 school doesn't have any obnoxious arrogant delusional fans who talk out of their a$$.
Utahs view of itself is so delusional
Drake pleaseeee talk about the sports being played, no more expansion talk
I agree. This channel is pathetic, every time, he's always talking about expansion. The Big 12 is waaaay more interesting than just expansion talk.
@@Montfortracing This channel isnt pathetic, drake is a good host
@@jacob.2525-B I'm not saying he's a bad host, he needs to realize there's so much more to talk about than conference realignment
This channel has become a joke with stupid headlines. I know daily content is brutal during May to July, but stop sensationalizing.
There's so much to talk about during the off-season, including an intro to Big 12 cities, off season transfers and recruiting, videos on Big 12 history, way too early predictions, have more Locked On guests from other Locked On Big 12 teams, heck even talk about college rankings from Forbes and WSJ. Really, the list is endless when it comes to off season topics, it's just that Drake and other Big 12 media dimwits don't know how to fill the time, instead only wants to talk about expansion stuff that won't come to fruition.
This reminds me of the West Virginia fans back in the day that kept claiming ACC was going to take them... Utah, you're not going anywhere. In fact you're going to get your ass whipped this season.
Man up and state your team, who is going to beat Utah this year?
Okstate and Iowa State will beat them. UCF too. @@kmcc01
hahaha Utah is gonna win the Big 12 buddy, cope.
anyone but 2 or 3 teams can win the B12...Utah is NOT a lock to win anything
@@JasonH6741 Utah will at least make the ccg.
Oh how I can hardly wait for Utah vs Texas Tech.
We’ll see where Utah is at after they play Baylor and Oklahoma State.
This debate is premature, it should be had once Whittingham has retired.
What a shame Utah cant go get its ass beat in the rose bowl every few years
Duh
Let’s see how competitive they are in the big 12 and see if anyone comes calling.
I hope the B10 brings in TCU and Baylor
They make more sense than Utah. Schools have enough $ to take a lower deal and they get them into TX
No. Both would be a waste of conference funds. Both are the equivalent of Utah's market value. If the B1G invites anyone it will at least be ND. ND signed onto a $80M contract with NBC during the off-season. TCU and Baylor would be lucky if they could get $20M by themselves.
@@TheForgottenMan270 when did I say not TCU?
@@TheForgottenMan270 this is a Big12 channel, not everything has to be about ND.