Over the summer, speculation about Arizona and Arizona State potentially leaving the Pac-12 Conference for the Big 12 Conference swirled. It's back.
Dennis Dodd wrote:"Almost immediately after USC and UCLA announced they were leaving for the Big Ten, the Big 12 showed interest in the Pac-12's four corners schools . … Any Big 12 expansion continues to revolve around that Pac-12 TV deal. … If the Pac-12 continues to take its time or struggles to come to an agreement, the unspoken stance held by the Big 12 -- at least publicly -- is that some of those West Coast schools might get nervous about the league's security and stability.
"Pete Mundo wrote:"Arizona brings in a top-notch basketball program historically , with a football program that has had bright spots, but remains an enigma, for the most part. It has yet to fulfill its potential, but the potential is there. It’s possible being a more visible football conference with a better brand will help Arizona. The massive undergraduate size and an alumni base is of value and adds another Mountain Zone team for the league.
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