The Big 12 is looking to expand, which means its time to eat or be eaten in the world of college athletics.
College football offseasons in this decade can be characterized by the following:
- Coaching Carousels
- Player/Coach Scandals (and coverups)
- Recruiting
- Conference Realignment and Expansion Scuttlebutt
In the past week, the last of that list has reappeared on the radar screen of the average college football fan. The Big 12 spurred the recent round of rumors by formally directing its commissioner, Bob Bowlsby, to begin contacting schools and to gauge their interest in joining up.