DMN: Why adding two schools might be the most likely, and best, outcome of Big 12 expansion

As school after school searches for the best combination of Skype and PowerPoint to impress the Big 12, one aspect of expansion may be coming into focus.

The addition of two schools just might be the most likely outcome of Big 12 expansion. It also could be the best decision for the Big 12’s security and stability.

For now, three industry and school sources say not much is expected this week as Commissioner Bob Bowlsby goes Olympic-caliber binge watching on pitches from the 18 universities that want into the Big 12. While a decision could conceivably come as early as the week of Aug. 29, sources said, a more realistic timetable is mid to late September.

While that leaves plenty of time for things to change or evolve, growing by two schools might make the most sense.

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