Shooter: The Big 12 Conference is said to be quietly seeking the Gophers, but Minnesota can’t afford the revenue loss of a new BTN deal.

[BleedGopher]

Per Shooter:

The Big 12 Conference is said to be quietly seeking the Gophers, but Minnesota can’t afford the revenue loss of a new Big Ten Network deal, which, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in two years, could be worth nearly $100 million a year.

Charley Walters: A postseason return for Vikings could result in another Kirk Cousins payday

Kirk Cousins begins this season with a guaranteed two-year contract for $70 million.

www.twincities.com

Go Gophers!!

 

[GVLCGopherFan]

Why would anyone leave the B10 for the Big 12? I don't get it.

 

[BleedGopher]

Why would anyone leave the B10 for the Big 12? I don't get it.

They wouldn't and won't. No shot.

Go Gophers!!

 

[eker0016]

Per Shooter:

The Big 12 Conference is said to be quietly seeking the Gophers, but Minnesota can’t afford the revenue loss of a new Big Ten Network deal, which, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in two years, could be worth nearly $100 million a year.

Charley Walters: A postseason return for Vikings could result in another Kirk Cousins payday

Kirk Cousins begins this season with a guaranteed two-year contract for $70 million.

www.twincities.com

Go Gophers!!

Per Shooter:

eker0016 is said to be quietly seeking Gisele Bundchen, but Gisele Bundchen can’t afford the revenue loss of Tom Brady, who, with his Tampa Bay contract and advertising contracts, could be worth nearly $100 million a year.

 

[spermophilus]

In a long list of stupefying crap I’ve read from Shooter a/o on this forum, this is the “winner”. SMH.

 

[denguegopher]

In a long list of stupefying crap I’ve read from Shooter a/o on this forum, this is the “winner”. SMH.

No kidding. If there were ever a non-starter this would be it.

 

[Go4]

shooter needs a new little birdie

 

[laazrakit]

eker0016 is said to be quietly seeking Gisele Bundchen, but Gisele Bundchen can’t afford the revenue loss of Tom Brady, who, with his Tampa Bay contract and advertising contracts, could be worth nearly $100 million a year.

eker0016 has a better chance of landing Gisele than the Big 12 does getting the Gophers to bail on the B1G...

 

[Taji34]

What could the Big 12 offer the U that the B1G doesn't already give them?

 

[rmj97]

This is one of the dumbest things I have ever read on this site. I didn't really trust Shooter before but fear-mongering like we're going to the Big 12... and they call this man a reporter.

 

[PMWinSTP]

Is it April 1st? My goodness, he needs to retire. This is ridiculously sad.

 

[howeda7]

Per Shooter:

The Big 12 Conference is said to be quietly seeking the Gophers, but Minnesota can’t afford the revenue loss of a new Big Ten Network deal, which, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in two years, could be worth nearly $100 million a year.

Charley Walters: A postseason return for Vikings could result in another Kirk Cousins payday

Kirk Cousins begins this season with a guaranteed two-year contract for $70 million.

www.twincities.com

Go Gophers!!

Shooter's Little Birdie got into the vodka again....

 

[MNVCGUY]

Ahhh Shooter.....he tries so hard....you would think that after failing over and over and over and over and over that he would give up but he keeps on going out there and trying. That kind of dedication has to be admired....I mean to be so bad at your job but to still put yourself out there day after day......

I'm sure the Big 12 is seeking teams, because you know they don't want to fold......but like most of Shooter's nuggets it is just a stupid comment because there is no way the U would even consider leaving the Big Ten with all the money coming in from the conference to go to a failing conference that is just trying to stay above water as it loses its best teams.

 

[2nd Degree Gopher]

What could the Big 12 offer the U that the B1G doesn't already give them?

A realistic chance at a conference title in football? The opportunity to find a new hockey conference? I think that’s about it.

 

[stocker08]

In the same article that he mentions the stadium capacity compared to OSU. This guy is playing for the participation medal.

 

[PeoplesFront]

Per Shooter:

The Big 12 Conference is said to be quietly seeking the Gophers, but Minnesota can’t afford the revenue loss of a new Big Ten Network deal, which, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in two years, could be worth nearly $100 million a year.

Charley Walters: A postseason return for Vikings could result in another Kirk Cousins payday

Kirk Cousins begins this season with a guaranteed two-year contract for $70 million.

www.twincities.com

Go Gophers!!

Clickbait. Shooter is doing what he’s paid to do.

 

[Some guy]

Lol

 

[CentralGopher]

Shooter has officially taken the crown from Doogie

 

[BilldGopher]

 

[FredCoxRocks]

Even Sid wasn't this senile.

 

[Gophergrandpa]

Supremely pointless, irrational speculation. Why doesn’t he stick to pro rumors, like Arena Football quietly courting the Vikings. Big 12 equals no natural rivals and 70% revenue cut, “balanced off” by greater travel costs.

 

[GopherVotary]

Good thing they’re doing it quietly. If it was loud, everyone would be laughing at them.

 

[FredCoxRocks]

Oy...Should someone explain to Paul Harvey who, and what, Charley "Shooter" Walters is?

Big 12 'quietly seeking' addition of B1G West program, per report

The Big 12 is still investigating all realignment opportunities.

saturdaytradition.com

 

[4four4]

For this will be the winner of the biggest preposterous statement winner on the Common Man Dan Cole's show. I don't listen to KFAN but I think that's him.

 

[highwayman]

Per Shooter:

The Big 12 Conference is said to be quietly seeking the Gophers, but Minnesota can’t afford the revenue loss of a new Big Ten Network deal, which, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in two years, could be worth nearly $100 million a year.

Charley Walters: A postseason return for Vikings could result in another Kirk Cousins payday

Kirk Cousins begins this season with a guaranteed two-year contract for $70 million.

www.twincities.com

Go Gophers!!

“Quietly,” meaning “not at all”.

 

[fmlizard]

The only theory here would be that they think the Big Ten would resort to dropping programs to become a true football-first superconference. One in which everyone gets to stay a 10 win team forever! /s

If this ever happened (unlikely) Minnesota's pretty far down the list of programs who would be dropped, as we've gone over in other threads. Half the conference or more would be on the chopping block in that scenario, and it might look more like a couple big shots leaving at that point.

Otherwise the Gophers leaving voluntarily for the Big 12 or any other conference is a non-starter.

 

[PMWinSTP]

The only theory here would be that they think the Big Ten would resort to dropping programs to become a true football-first superconference. One in which everyone gets to stay a 10 win team forever! /s

If this ever happened (unlikely) Minnesota's pretty far down the list of programs who would be dropped, as we've gone over in other threads. Half the conference or more would be on the chopping block in that scenario, and it might look more like a couple big shots leaving at that point.

Otherwise the Gophers leaving voluntarily for the Big 12 or any other conference is a non-starter.

Said it before, for one team to win, another needs to lose. Zero sum game.

 

[HitMeAgainIAmStillMoving]

Supremely pointless, irrational speculation. Why doesn’t he stick to pro rumors, like Arena Football quietly courting the Vikings. Big 12 equals no natural rivals and 70% revenue cut, “balanced off” by greater travel costs.

Shooter also reports we would have the biggest arena in the league.

 

[1983]

The Big 12 is not quietly doing anything. Shooter is smoking something not legal.

 

[Mulligan]

shooter needs a new little birdie

Or maybe stop drinking.