TCU and the Big 12

Jim Reeves wrote today why he doubts the Frogs will end up in the Big 12. With a big game at Texas -- and all the positive things being written about TCU football these days -- it's nice to revisit the issue. At this point, TCU won't be asked to join the Big 12 unless an existing member leaves for another conference. Reeves focuses only on the issue of money and does not mention possible defections. If, say, Missouri or Iowa State were asked to join the Big Ten, a spot would open up for TCU. Although this scenario has been discussed in the media and by fans in recent months, it does not appear to be imminent. Another possibility is Utah and BYU joining the Pac 10, another conference that needs to add teams in order to hold a championship game. With two teams of this magnitude leaving the Mountain West, another round of conference shuffling would likely begin. But don't expect the Pac 10 or Big Ten or Big 12 to make any sudden moves. For now, everyone appears happy with the current alignments. And that's not what TCU wants to hear.