Dave Clark

dclark@cincinnati.com

It wasn't necessarily expected, but the Big 12 board has asked conference commissioner Bob Bowlsby to survey schools that might have interest in joining - with University of Cincinnati an early favorite as one of those schools.

And the 10-team league might not just get back to an actual 12 — but may consider adding four teams.

National reaction: Gotta like UC's Big 12 chances

The Big 12's vote was unanimous to move forward with asking Bowlsby to follow up, according to multiple media outlets.

Here's a transcript of the Big 12 teleconference, which came at the conclusion of the conference's media days.



FOX Sports analysts: UC is Big 12's most ideal candidate

The Enquirer's Jason Williams wrote last month about UC's chances vs. other Big 12 candidates.

Williams also broke down Boren's remarks about possible Big 12 expansion.