East Carolina Pirates: Tweeting to the Big 12

Nov 28, 2015; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates fans reacts during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the East Carolina Pirates 19-16. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates fans reacts during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the East Carolina Pirates 19-16. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars football coaching staff during halftime at the game between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Pepperdine Waves at Marriott Center. Brigham Young Cougars won the game 88-77. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars football coaching staff during halftime at the game between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Pepperdine Waves at Marriott Center. Brigham Young Cougars won the game 88-77. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

BYU:

The Wildcats have been begging for consideration by the Big 12 ever since the Pac 12 took Utah and BYU turned independent. BYU is a national brand, with Mormon support all over the country. The school’s athletic credentials are good in multiple sports. The Big 12 does not currently serve the Great Basin since Colorado and Nebraska left the conference.

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