GRAPEVINE - The University of Houston's campaign to join the Big 12 Conference was crushed Monday by the league's presidents, who ruled out ... read more
It's highly doubtful that the Big 12 would let any other schools in at all. Texas simply takes too big of the pie for any major schools, such as Arkansas, to consider joining. read more
The University of Houston is making its formal presentation to the Big 12 Conference today, a person with knowledge of the process said. UH is among 11 schools, which includes Rice, expected to make presentations this week in Dallas. read more
In 1996, the four teams joined the Big 8 teams to create the Big 12, leaving UH, Rice University, TCU and SMU behind. “It is common knowledge that Baylor made it into the Big 12 because of Ann Richards and Bob Bullock,” said State Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston. read more