Twitter reaction to Arizona State joining Big 12 as Pac-12 evaporates
It happened. Arizona State left the Pac-12 and moved to the Big 12 on a remarkable, memorable Friday that shook college sports to its core.
ASU President Michael Crow did not want to leave the Pac-12. Remember: He was one of the most ardent defenders and advocates of Larry Scott.
Moreover, ASU enrollment has been fueled in part by Californians. The state of Arizona’s population has grown in recent years because of an exodus from California. The demographics of the state of Arizona are changing. They seemed to nail down ASU to the Pac-12, but, of course, the incompetence of George Kliavkoff and the Pac-12 CEO Group (of which Crow has been a central part) created a stampede out the door.
That stampede began with Colorado in late July. The University of Arizona began to lose trust in Kliavkoff while realizing — as did Oregon and Washington — that the money for a TV deal simply wouldn’t be there with only nine schools left.
Now there are only four left.
See how Twitter reacted when Arizona State moved to the Big 12:
THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCESS
I'm sure ASU fans would have loved to see their name mentioned in this tweet as well… But this does NOT, at least for now, imply that ASU is out of the picture of being added to the Big 12 as well https://t.co/LiUwH3ssPq
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest) August 4, 2023
THERAPY
Group therapy time. Give me your best Arizona State tanking the Big-12 move meme. pic.twitter.com/VG9jGcJefC
— Ralph Amsden (@ralphamsden) August 4, 2023
ROASTED
The Pac-12 is cooked https://t.co/J5AxpuixLI
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) August 4, 2023
FINALITY
And there it is. The nail in the coffin for the PAC-12 conference.
😳 https://t.co/0RI2BNLymW— ASU Hoops Central (@ASU_Hoops) August 4, 2023
NO REAL CHOICE
ASU and Utah have lost all leverage. Given the delays from Crow, does the Big 12 really want to offer them at a full share? https://t.co/IH3gsgQYDn
— Casey Lundquist (@casey_lundquist) August 4, 2023
TRUE
These schools were never planning on staying in the Pac. Reports this morning were strictly negotiations.
This also lets Michael Crow off the hook and Robbins isn’t blamed for breaking up the conference#BacktheA https://t.co/7d2L5kwvjR
— Michael Luke (@ironmikeluke) August 4, 2023
TECTONIC SHIFT
BREAKING: Arizona State has reportedly applied for membership to the Big 12.
Live right now!
▶️: https://t.co/XE8vNBEb5g https://t.co/ERNtUvQvAd
— PHNX Sun Devils (@PHNX_SunDevils) August 4, 2023
FRIDAY!
Now that's a pleasant Friday afternoon news dump https://t.co/99ZbltjVhV
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest) August 4, 2023
CLASSIC TWEET
Will the last one leaving #Pac12 – please turn out the lights https://t.co/VqGn7Z1Kgz
— Paul Calvisi (@PaulCalvisi) August 4, 2023
FUNERAL SERVICE
Thoughts and prayers to the PAC-12. https://t.co/0gpYgyxs7F
— Sean Paul (@SeanPaulCBB) August 4, 2023
MOVEMENT
It's happening now! Utah and ASU to the B 12 https://t.co/5wpvDjUszk
— Jim Williams (@JWMediaDC) August 4, 2023
CORRECT
Almost certain Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah will be Big 12 schools soon. Brett Yormark played this beautifully. Beat the PAC 12 to the media deal and then take 4 of their members. Savage.
— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) August 4, 2023
FUN TIMES
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) August 4, 2023
PEOPLE ARE SAYING THIS
Final nail in the coffin https://t.co/LoJib5OAOi
— Spencer McLaughlin (@Smalls_55) August 4, 2023
TRUTH
The real transfer portal. And, no claim of tampering…that’s reserved for players, only. How does the NCAA have the audacity to sit before Congress and beg for “guardrails” on players when none apply to the member schools? https://t.co/khJF1hmRwa
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) August 4, 2023
TRUCK STOPS HERE
For a truck stop conference, we must be the best truck stop in America https://t.co/glB0OabHOQ
— Derek Duke (@DerekDuke25) August 4, 2023
ASU AND UTAH ARE FINE
Huge in multiple ways:
– For one, ASU and Utah avoid being left to dry.
– Assuming Oregon State/WSU don’t get a major conference invite, they’ll probably go MWC.
Mountain West would get a LOT more interesting with the CFP expanding to 12 teams — and potentially an auto-bid. https://t.co/15ZkiHIzrM
— Carson Field (@CarsonDField) August 4, 2023
PAC-12 REFS ARE NO MORE!
The PAC 12 officials right now pic.twitter.com/dv4bxJtbcX https://t.co/f9R5KGzsaS
— ZachNoRandolph (@dbltree227) August 4, 2023
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
OFFICIAL – Arizona State will join the Big 12 Conference.#ForksUp /// #O2V
— Arizona State Sun Devils (@TheSunDevils) August 5, 2023
