Twitter reaction to official Colorado exit from Pac-12
It is official: Colorado is returning to the Big 12 Conference. The Big 12 approved of CU’s return, but first, CU had to vote to leave. The school’s board of regents did that on Thursday, and away we go. The Pac-12 is now in critical condition. The Big 12 is stronger.
Buffaloes Wire has been covering this story over the past 48 hours. This was the initial statement from CU Chancellor Phil DiStefano and athletic director Rick George:
“After careful thought and consideration, it was determined that a switch in conference would give CU Boulder the stability, resources, and exposure necessary for long-term future success in a college athletics environment that is constantly evolving. The Big 12’s national reach across three time zones as well as our shared creative vision for the future we feel makes it an excellent fit for CU Boulder, our students, faculty, and alumni.
“These decisions are never easy and we’ve valued our 12 years as proud members of the Pac-12 Conference. We look forward to achieving new goals while embarking on this exciting next era as members of the Big 12 Conference.”
Check out how Twitter reacted once Colorado’s Pac-12 exit was official:
PRIME OPENING
Yormark: "We're open for business."
Deion: "We're coming." https://t.co/Gljhd1HMrV
— Craig Smoak (@CraigSmoak) July 27, 2023
DONE DEAL
And it's official. https://t.co/2zXG5ePVYH
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) July 27, 2023
IN FULL COLOR
pic.twitter.com/Zy02GyYODU https://t.co/8r9JxKn68V
— Colin Barringer (@colin_barringer) July 27, 2023
SINKING SHIP
Great move for the Buffs. The Pac-12 was an extremely unstable sinking ship. Best to get on one of those lifeboats while they’re still available. https://t.co/VOE6NqXFtJ
— Will Petersen (@PetersenWill) July 27, 2023
BIG 12 STABILITY -- STRANGE BUT TRUE
Colorado statement on leaving for the Big-12 starting in 2024-25: “…it was determined that a switch in conference would give CU Boulder the stability, resources, and exposure necessary for long-term future…” https://t.co/091q8UXyaD
— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman) July 27, 2023
BYU HAPPINESS
On Behalf of the @BYUCougars & Cougar Nation, Welcome @CUBuffs to the @Big12Conference! Stoked to have you join the conference. #Big12 #CUBuffs https://t.co/Ic9hIdhvrj
— Jonathan Hokanson (@JonathanHok) July 27, 2023
ESPN CONFIRMS
Officially official. https://t.co/1kiDgyP55y
— Heather Dinich (@CFBHeather) July 27, 2023
BIG 12 FLEX
Big 12 rn: https://t.co/EVJExOH0J2 pic.twitter.com/aZ7ZKLF4aL
— Brax (@byu_homer) July 27, 2023
PAC-12 SADNESS
I'll just leave this here my Pac12 followers …. https://t.co/OR4sUmJyr4 pic.twitter.com/xnjeoA2UqP
— @_NPOB1⛳🏜 (@_NPOB1) July 27, 2023
NEXT MOVES
C'mon down Arizona schools and Utah. Make it an even number again. https://t.co/nSyU2V18gf
— Matt Coffelt (@MattCoffelt) July 27, 2023
KILL SHOT IS ARIZONA -- WE WILL SEE
And there’s the kill shot for the PAC-12. Have to imagine Oregon and Washington are jumping ship to the B1G soon https://t.co/mu4YN4PaG0
— Cole Bury (@CTrain111) July 27, 2023
MAYBE
Congrats to Colorado on escaping the graveyard that is the Pac12 #GoBuffs https://t.co/y7UoyArngd pic.twitter.com/hSY4SEAeC3
— Kyle Broughton (@KyleBroughton4) July 27, 2023
BIG 12 EXULTS
Big 12 fans today. https://t.co/pExHuo5etX pic.twitter.com/ioheTA3J8B
— Rob Brenton (@RoblBrenton) July 27, 2023
POSSIBLY
Lolololol Goodnight PAC-12 https://t.co/4QVdfL0kJE
— Joe Northern (@realjoenorthern) July 27, 2023
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Welcome home https://t.co/yxtC9abjmU
— Joe Goodman (@the_joe_goodman) July 27, 2023
SURE DID
official announcement. wow that happened fast. https://t.co/WTH4gmo985
— hippelsportshub (@hippelsportshub) July 27, 2023
PARTY LIKE IT'S 2001
Welcome back #CUBuffs! https://t.co/6OGOxUePnd pic.twitter.com/yWRfAUHpz6
— Ryan Gerstner (@rgerstner) July 27, 2023
PLOT TWIST
Crazy, man. What a weird couple of days. https://t.co/80D596NhYi
— Dan Mortimer (@_mastiempo) July 27, 2023
OLD IS NEW
Welcome back home Colorado https://t.co/jKLhYUzXCr
— Scotty B (@Scotty_BU_King) July 27, 2023
BAYLOR WELCOME MAT
Welcome home, #Colorado! 🦬 x 🐻 https://t.co/Dv5ytR4MxZ
— Baylor Athletics on SicEm365 (@SicEm365_) July 27, 2023