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<blockquote data-quote="Buckaineer" data-source="post: 129499736" data-attributes="member: 1428007">The University of Cincinnati is a very strong academic institution, ranking only behind Texas in the BIG 12 and ahead of all other candidates in the Center for World University rankings.&nbsp; It has excellent research as well-ranking at the very high research designation with Carnegie.Athletically Cincinnati has had multiple 9 win seasons over the past decade, has more P5 wins than any other candidate over the past 6 years, has 13 football conference championships, including winning the BCS level Big East numerous times and participating in BCS bowls.&nbsp; Basketball has also been very good with numerous NCAA trips and at least one national championship in that sport.&nbsp; Their facilities are all very good--the football stadium just renovated and the basketball arena in process, plus they have pro facilities if needed.&nbsp; They have over 35,000 students and are located in one of the top recruiting areas of the country. They are based in a&nbsp; major media market and are adjacent to others, as well as being in a huge population state.They would be an excellent addition.If the BIG 12 doesn't change, that will lead to its demise, not adding institutions like Cincinnati.&nbsp; Without the adoption of a comprehensive plan Oklahoma is gone as soon as they are able to financially and others will quickly follow.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Buckaineer, post: 129499736, member: 1428007"] The University of Cincinnati is a very strong academic institution, ranking only behind Texas in the BIG 12 and ahead of all other candidates in the Center for World University rankings. It has excellent research as well-ranking at the very high research designation with Carnegie. Athletically Cincinnati has had multiple 9 win seasons over the past decade, has more P5 wins than any other candidate over the past 6 years, has 13 football conference championships, including winning the BCS level Big East numerous times and participating in BCS bowls. Basketball has also been very good with numerous NCAA trips and at least one national championship in that sport. Their facilities are all very good--the football stadium just renovated and the basketball arena in process, plus they have pro facilities if needed. They have over 35,000 students and are located in one of the top recruiting areas of the country. They are based in a major media market and are adjacent to others, as well as being in a huge population state. They would be an excellent addition. If the BIG 12 doesn't change, that will lead to its demise, not adding institutions like Cincinnati. Without the adoption of a comprehensive plan Oklahoma is gone as soon as they are able to financially and others will quickly follow. [/QUOTE]

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