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You think SMU never lobbied for an invite to the Big 12?

You sure about that? You SURE about that? They were begging everyone for a life raft, for years, right up until the ACC decided to give them one. I don't think it's entirely unreasonable to assume they would have done the exact same thing they did to get into the ACC if they could have gotten into the PAC or the Big 12. Stop acting like everything I say is outlandish; it's played out, man. And, just for the record, I never said SMU offered the exact same deal to the Big 12 that they offered to the ACC. I said MEMPHIS did, and the Big 12 told them to pound sand. So, when you try to act like my positions are way out on planet Mars, it's a reasonable response to say, "well, the Big 12 didn't seem to think so." Frankly, it's exhausting going back and forth with you on here if you're going to misrepresent or outright misquote everything I say. Going forward, unless you have something to add to the conversation, before you post, let's just assume you think I'm the world's biggest idiot and that you hate me, and that you were going to post some super clever zinger that made me realize I'm completely wrong, cause me to cry myself to sleep, and then you can just not post. Does that sound like a reasonable compromise?
Posted: 07/17/2026 at 10:11 AM ET
(In response to this post by 2hhoop3)

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Jim Phillips "I want people to want to be in the ACC, not forced"
Athens 07/16/26 01:53 AM ET
I think the ACC might get predatory again in future (depending on DC law)
HokieAl 07/16/26 02:11 PM ET
It's a throwaway line.
Maroon Baboon 07/16/26 01:27 PM ET
The ACC is prepared to take some hits around 2030.
RandomAsianGuy 07/16/26 08:45 AM ET
Maybe not. If all of a sudden FSU,
Big12 guy 07/16/26 03:13 PM ET
Well, of course a school in Memphis' situation wants in, not out.
Baltimore_Hokie 07/16/26 04:10 PM ET
With respect, they did not offer the ACC any money. **
Big12 guy 07/16/26 04:12 PM ET
You mean that we know of. I assume that they would make the same offer-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/16/26 04:19 PM ET
True, we will never know what happens behind closed doors. **
Big12 guy 07/16/26 05:22 PM ET
You should get off.....
2hhoop3 07/16/26 04:59 PM ET
You think SMU never lobbied for an invite to the Big 12?
Baltimore_Hokie 07/17/26 10:11 AM ET
I imagine it is....
2hhoop3 07/17/26 10:26 AM ET
Ok, pa-paw. Go take your morning nap before you flame me again.
Baltimore_Hokie 07/17/26 10:35 AM ET
Your usual....
2hhoop3 07/17/26 10:47 AM ET
Hey - don't dis Hee Haw, that's going too far. **
Big12 guy 07/17/26 10:38 AM ET
Full disclosure: I love Hee Haw. Almost all of it is on YouTube.
Baltimore_Hokie 07/17/26 10:44 AM ET
Good, wholesome, family entertainment...
HokieNL 07/17/26 10:42 AM ET
Don't forget Buck! We could all use some pickin' and a grinnin'**
Baltimore_Hokie 07/17/26 10:44 AM ET
You vs. Baltimore in a steel cage match. Pay Per View! Big $$$!!!**
HokieNL 07/16/26 05:31 PM ET
It's only a fight in his imagination.**
Baltimore_Hokie 07/17/26 10:35 AM ET
Not in my imagination......
2hhoop3 07/17/26 10:49 AM ET
There may have been other factors that influenced the Big XII's decision
VTHokie2000 07/16/26 04:54 PM ET
I don't disagree with you on the concept of rivalries being important.
Baltimore_Hokie 07/17/26 10:16 AM ET
I agree with you that WVU should have been at the top of the ACC's list.
VTHokie2000 07/20/26 05:26 PM ET
I think the B12 passed on SMU only
Big12 guy 07/16/26 05:27 PM ET
Why not add both then?**
VTHokie2000 07/16/26 05:56 PM ET
They didn't ask my opinion? **
Big12 guy 07/17/26 09:29 AM ET
It is a valid question to ask because adding Houston may not have really
VTHokie2000 07/17/26 09:57 AM ET
I didn't like the Houston add, but
Big12 guy 07/17/26 10:03 AM ET
Cincy has a basketball history. While Houston's basketball history isn't
VTHokie2000 07/17/26 12:33 PM ET
USF has a dismal basketball history, but they
Big12 guy 07/17/26 12:40 PM ET
I do question the level of importance an on campus stadium is to the Big
VTHokie2000 07/20/26 04:00 PM ET
Probably about as much as academics, until it doesn't. **
Big12 guy 07/20/26 08:46 PM ET