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Old 09-22-2016, 01:28 PM   #11
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Speaking of "it gets better," the BYU Understanding Same Gender Attraction group was considering endorsing getting us in.
Are they kind of like the church and still on the fence whether gay people actually exist? Or whether they are just straight people suffering from same sex attraction?
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Is there a compelling reason to add BYU?

I can't think of one. Sure it has a bit more of a following than the other schools. Esp. in the west. But not so much in Big 12 country. It has a bit more tradition. But the football program is not in all that great shape, at least not for the past 15 years.

Are there compelling reasons to not add BYU?

Yes, politics.

Could having BYU be in the conference be a big hassle?

Yes.

Could some of the smaller program grow into something really strong with Big 12 money and publicity?

You bet. See Houston.

I don't think I'm talking out of turn here. But it is my impression that President Monson (bless him) is infirm. The years have caught up to him. And anytime that happens that leaves a bit of a vacuum in terms of decision making and setting a course. BYU and the church can really never be that nimble, but in current circumstances of LGBTQ whiplash (church alternatively making moves to support and go against), we're not going to turn on a dime in a meaningful way.
Networks don't want crap like Utah and TCU that eventually get better because they want revenue right away.
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