Another day, another round of speculation. Which of the following seems to you to be the most likely to take place?
- The Big 12 offers membership to the Four Corners schools, as well as Oregon and Washington, creating a de facto merger between the Pac-12 and Big 12 (44%, 123 Votes)
- The Big 12 offers membership to the "Four Corners" schools - CU; Utah; Arizona; and Arizona State, leaving Oregon and Washington to hope for a bail out offer from the Big Ten (25%, 70 Votes)
- That the Big Ten will offer membership to Oregon and Washington (and Stanford?), along with an announcement that Notre Dame is joining the conference (13%, 36 Votes)
- That the Pac-12 and the ACC will form a real "Alliance", preserving both conferences in the brave new world of realignment (10%, 28 Votes)
- That the Buffs are asked to join the Big Ten ... or the SEC ... ya never know ... (8%, 23 Votes)
Start Date: July 5, 2022 @ 4:36 pm
End Date: No Expiry
In 2024, CU's conference affiliation will be ...
- In the Big 12. Colorado will defect to its old conference, along with Utah and Arizona schools, joining a "Big 16" conference which will have a coast-to-coast national relevance (53%, 144 Votes)
- In a merged Pac-12 and Big 12. In an effort to stay nationally relevant, the two conferences west of the Mississippi merge to form a super-conference (33%, 91 Votes)
- In the new and expanded Big Ten. There will be a quicker-than-expected move to two super conferences, and CU will make the cut in the brave new world of high stakes college football (11%, 29 Votes)
- In the new and improved Pac-12/14/16. Geography and a need to stay relevant will bring about an expansion of the conference (3%, 10 Votes)
Start Date: July 4, 2022 @ 5:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What would you think of CU, Utah, Arizona State and Arizona joining the Big 12 to form 16-team conference?
- It only makes sense if the Pac-12 implodes. If Oregon and Washington abandon the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, then an escape to the Big 12 might be the last best place for CU to land (65%, 191 Votes)
- I like it. With BYU already joining, CU could be in a pod with the Kansas schools and perhaps Iowa State or Oklahoma State - just like the good old days of the Big Eight (27%, 79 Votes)
- I don't like it. There was a (good) reason why CU left the midwestern conference in the first place. It wasn't a good fit back then, and it wouldn't be a good fit now (8%, 25 Votes)
Start Date: July 3, 2022 @ 3:22 pm
End Date: No Expiry
If CU is "relegated" to a diluted Pac-12, or some other not-in-the-running-for-a-national-championship conference, will it affect your fandom?
- We'll see. l would like to see CU have a realistic path to the national title, but we'll have to see where CU is playing in 2024 before I'll decide my future level of interest (46%, 116 Votes)
- No. It may hurt to have CU out of the big leagues, but being in a conference in which CU can be competitive would be a refreshing change from what we have now (40%, 101 Votes)
- Yes. CU spent the last century-plus as one of the top 25 teams in the nation. If CU is no longer playing with the big boys, I'm not longer interested in the program (14%, 36 Votes)
Start Date: July 2, 2022 @ 4:55 pm
End Date: No Expiry
If you had your choice, in what conference would CU be playing in 2024?
- Probably the best bet would be to get an invite to the Big 12, along with the other mountain schools, to be part of a new Big 16 (39%, 99 Votes)
- I'm still holding out hope for the Buffs to make it into a Big Ten Conference with 18-24 teams, and still play in the deep end of the college football pool (37%, 94 Votes)
- CU should play in a "new and improved" Pac-12 or Pac-16. Adding in San Diego State, Boise State, or BYU (?). It wouldn't get a big TV deal, but would still be a national player (12%, 31 Votes)
- Time to "embrace the suck" and head off to the Mountain West. CU won't be relevant nationally, but will have renewed interest locally with annual games against CSU, AFA and Wyoming (12%, 31 Votes)
Start Date: July 1, 2022 @ 6:39 pm
End Date: No Expiry
6 Replies to “Polls Archive”
Stuart:
I like the question about SS’s negative coverage. Personally, I think the see-saw coverage is mostly about “stirring the pot” and/or getting clicks. SS is this year’s draft soap opera–a love/hate fest For one negative story there is a more positive one. Some stories are just hit jobs (anonymous NFL assistant/exec), others just cover every minutia of his life. Yesterday, Kiper has him still going early.
SS is an intriguing draftee warranting discussion, however the extensive overall coverage on every detail for one QB prospect seems over the top. NFL teams have their draft boards, needs, and evaluations and they make decisions based upon that. I’ll be glad when SS and TH are picked today and the focus will be on our team.
The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!
‘SkoBuffs!! Drub the Nubs.
Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.
Did Coach Hagan just let the cat out of the bag regarding Colorado’s starting QB?
Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂