BYU AD Tom Holmoe Discusses Big 12 Transition During Media Roundtable
Jan 27, 2022, 4:16 PM
BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe speaks at a press conference announcing that BYU has accepted an invitation to the Big 12 Conference at BYU in Provo on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. BYU will play all sports provided by the Big 12 except for equestrian, rowing and wrestling. Men’s volleyball will continue to play in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, as the Big 12 does not offer the sport. (Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
(Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
PROVO, Utah – The transition to the Big 12 was a big talking point during BYU AD Tom Holmoe’s semi-annual media roundtable.
Here are some quotes and tidbits from members of the KSL Sports team.
“The day that we announced we were in the Big 12, people celebrated like crazy, like we had arrived. My first thing was, we have so much work to do.” -Tom Holmoe #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/uEpPQMLOp8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 27, 2022
#BYU AD Tom Holmoe on the recent Las Vegas meetings for the Big 12 Conference said there wasn’t anything cataclysmic. Said there will be some meetings in the spring to get down to the nitty-gritty.#Big12 #GoCougs
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 27, 2022
On relationship with Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby
Tom Holmoe on relationship with Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby: “Very good. I’ve known Bob for a long time and I remember I was at Stanford … So I’ve known him for awhile and it’s been a smooth transition to chat with him now being in his conference.”#BYU #BYUFootball
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 27, 2022
Big 12 matchups
#BYU AD Tom Holmoe said he’s looking forward to the matchups in the Big 12 Conference. “Those are where you see the matchups a little bit differently.”@kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) January 27, 2022
Holmoe on Big 12 Divisions
Holmoe on what he wants to see for future #Big12 divisions: “I don’t really feel that I can jump in on that question right now. I have received suggestions through e-mail. I kind of have feelings about it. …Right now, it would be pure speculation and I don’t want to do that.”
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) January 27, 2022
Grooming standards at BYU
Tom Holmoe says grooming standards for all BYU students is more lenient now
— Patrick Kinahan (@PKKinahan) January 27, 2022
No new non-conference games will be added
Tom Holmoe said no new non-conference games will be added in the future. All games played out of conference are already on the schedule. Nevada game was already on #BYU‘s future schedules before Big 12 inclusion.#BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) January 27, 2022
In-state games will be a priority in non-conference
Tom Holmoe also said that when it comes to non-conference scheduling for #BYUFootball that in-state schools will be a priority. But he also said it will be difficult for a few years while #BYU has to navigate through dropping opponents that are currently on the schedule.
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) January 27, 2022
Holmoe supports College Football Playoff Expansion
Holmoe is a fan of College Football Playoff expansion. #BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) January 27, 2022
On potential LES upgrades
Tom Holmoe on potential LES upgrades: “I think that we’re looking more at hospitality and amenity areas. As long as I’m the AD, we’re not putting seats in the corners. Those would be the last seats to be bought.”#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) January 27, 2022
Lost Latter-day Saint recruits
#BYU AD Tom Holmoe in his press conference this afternoon admitted that in years past they lost recruits because of non P5 status. Said that since Big 12 announcement there has already been a more positive perception from recruits.
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) January 27, 2022
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.
