I heard Jim Traber bellowing about this on the FOX 25 sports show tonight, but after further research is does appear the Big 12 is shopping around for sites. Both Round Rock Texas and Tulsa are prepping bids to host the tournament in 2012-2014.

Tulsa World: ONEOK Field eyes Big 12 tourney

Express bid to host Big 12 Baseball Tournament - WeAreAustin.com

After looking at both storys, I don't think Round Rock will host a tournament no matter how much cash Nolan Ryan throws at the Big 12 because the North schools will complain about driving too far. There's not enough hotel rooms in the area, and the Big 12 shot down a similar request from Frisco, Texas, another overgrown suburb, a while back.

Tulsa, well that's another story. Its sort of in the center of the conference, and officials with the Big 12 seem to always be impressed with shiny and new (see: Sprint Center, Jerryworld). Also, I know a new hotel is about to open up in downtown Tulsa. Plus there seems to be a wave of new restaurants opening up in the area.

My question is, whats the chance that this tourney bolts OKC at the end of 2011? I think we offer a good package, but do the Big 12 think so as well. I know that OKC has hosted a college tournament dating back to Big 8 days, and the only time it hasn't wasn't viewed as a success (read: a pro stadium 2/3 empty down in Arlington). I think it would be a tragedy if it leaves for Tulsa or even Round Rock.