Arkansas Has 'Definitely Put Out Feelers' About Joining The Big 12

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On Wednesday, a report emerged that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would like to see Arkansas (and Notre Dame) join the Big 12 which would instantly make it one of the top conferences.

According to Chip Brown of Orangebloods.com (via Twitter), that report has some legs.

Sources tell OB Arkansas has definitely put out feelers about possibly joining the Big 12, but the B12 votes don't appear to be there yet.

Arkansas has a better chance of joining than Notre Dame but its unclear if Jones was implying the two are a package deal.

Arkansas, since joining the SEC, has seen its national profile drop. If it joined the Big 12, it would get back part of its Texas recruiting base as well as some relevance.

Jerry Jones is a powerful man and, most importantly, has lots of cash and influence to make something happen. This is a situation worth monitoring.

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I just can’t see any of the Texas schools wanting to let a former rival re-establish their recruiting foothold. I also don’t know who you get to pair with them since ND is beyond reaching.

by Chimpotle on Jun 17, 2010 10:50 AM CDT reply actions

Right

If Jerry is talking ND, then he’s just stroking his ego thinking he can get that done.

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by Joel Thorman on Jun 17, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Jerry wants the Big XII to have 12 teams so he can enjoy the revenue of a Big XII football championship game in his new stadium. I think he has a lot of pull at Arkansas, and of course he’d love to see his alma mater playing in his stadium.

ND would indeed be a stretch, however.

by Tito42 on Jun 17, 2010 12:09 PM CDT reply actions