Conference rivals welcome Deion Sanders and Colorado to the Big 12

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After Colorado officially announced it was rejoining the Big 12, many congratulatory messages were sent their way.
New and old rivals will meet in 2024. Since first impressions can often count the most, let’s explore those initial social media messages from the rest of the conference.
Kansas State
Welcome (back), @CUBuffs‼️#KState x @Big12Conference pic.twitter.com/edVXIMK1Rj
— K-State Athletics (@kstatesports) July 27, 2023
Nice effort from the defending champs in football!
TCU
From: TCU Athletics
— TCU Athletics (@TCU_Athletics) July 27, 2023
To: @CUBuffs
Subject: Looks like this will be a regularly scheduled meeting.
Start(ed): September 2, 2022
Ends: 🤷
Welcome back to the @Big12Conference Colorado! Excited to keep the games between the Horned Frogs and Buffs going past 2023.#GoFrogs pic.twitter.com/YjppbWKU0M
Great post from the Horned Frogs!
Baylor
C-U back in the Big 12, @CUBuffs❗️#SicEm | #Big12 pic.twitter.com/hNhlWcIKgu
— Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) July 27, 2023
A very solid and sincere welcome note!
Kansas
A great (re)addition to Big 12 Country 🤝 pic.twitter.com/RhCJA7AYCQ
— Kansas Jayhawks (@KUAthletics) July 28, 2023
Jayhawks could be big rival for years to come.
Oklahoma State
Welcome back, @CUBuffs!! pic.twitter.com/laX6ZGeJqY
— Oklahoma State Athletics (@OSUAthletics) July 27, 2023
Leave it to Oklahoma State to troll during a welcome back tweet. I think Ralphie is a just a “little bit” bigger than Bullet, the horse mascot Nevertheless, a nice effort, all around.
BYU
Thrilled to have a partner out west. pic.twitter.com/tp66GJXbKF
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) July 27, 2023
And
Hi, Buffs 👋 https://t.co/YSnqBV0TSj
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) July 27, 2023
BYU with the great combo of class and fun. Definitely the best overall effort, so far. A+!
A message from beautiful Orlando, FL pic.twitter.com/kBST5dFRgh
— UCF Knights (@UCFKnights) July 28, 2023
Another message of positivity from one of the newest conference members.
Houston
Let's do this, @CUBuffs. 👊#GoCoogs x #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/4g16g8Zun0
— Houston Athletics (@UHCougars) July 28, 2023
Good job, Coogs!
Mountain State ⛰️ Rocky Mountains
— WVU Sports (@WVUSports) July 28, 2023
Welcome, @CUBuffs! pic.twitter.com/lQen3ZzG8K
Nice work, Mountaineers!
Cincinnati
UC 🤝 CU
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) July 27, 2023
Welcome back to the Big 12, Buffaloes!#Bearcats | @Big12Conference https://t.co/01HtnaWOTZ
And
Welcome, @CUBuffs! pic.twitter.com/QgeW1MWrrO
— John Cunningham (@Cunningham_UC) July 27, 2023
Bearcats double down on the good vibes!
Iowa State
— Iowa State Athletics (@CycloneATH) July 27, 2023
The Cyclones always deliver!
Texas Tech
Welcome back to the league, @CUBuffs 🤝 pic.twitter.com/wmbEmwels7
— Texas Tech Red Raiders (@TechAthletics) July 27, 2023
They took their time on creating the message, but ultimately a very nice look by the Red Raiders.
Oklahoma and Texas
Nothing. But not really surprising as both schools will be gone before Colorado officially joins the conference.
