Let me try to answer it this way. I've long been an advocate of a certain way, and only because of its value to Kansas State. I mean, everybody has different opinions about it, and I understand that. We all have to think about collectively the conference and certainly our own programs and our own universities.
I have always favored the way it was at one time. I favor a 12‑team conference, I favor two divisions, and I favor a championship game. You might remember that, when we had that format, we were one of only two teams that played a game in December, and that was one of only two conferences. That was the Big 12 Conference and the SEC. Now we're the only conference that does not do that and have that particular format.
I know it's hard to come by with being a ten‑team conference. And as I said, I understand everybody doesn't want to do it that way. They all have very adequate reasons why they would not want to do it that way because of what it means to their particular program. That's just my opinion.
I have always favored the way it was at one time. I favor a 12‑team conference, I favor two divisions, and I favor a championship game. You might remember that, when we had that format, we were one of only two teams that played a game in December, and that was one of only two conferences. That was the Big 12 Conference and the SEC. Now we're the only conference that does not do that and have that particular format.
I know it's hard to come by with being a ten‑team conference. And as I said, I understand everybody doesn't want to do it that way. They all have very adequate reasons why they would not want to do it that way because of what it means to their particular program. That's just my opinion.
