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Ranking the Big 12 Expansion Candidates' Fanbases

Big 12 Expansionpalooza is upon us. Commissioner Bob Bowlsby is vetting candidates, media and fans are analyzing the resumes of prospective schools, but has anyone looked at the fanbases? You're in luck, WRNL is here to help.

Yesterday the Big 12 voiced its intentions to start reviewing possible expansion candidates and set the world on fire. Lost somewhat in the fever pitch was the criteria by which schools will be evaluated. Per Bowlsby, "We're looking at the strength of the athletic programs, their competitiveness. We're looking at the fan base, access to media markets. And also we're very much looking at the reputations of the institutions for integrity.