The Big 12 decided Monday against adding any new members after a three-month process during which conference officials held interviews with 11 potential expansion candidates. Reaction from some of the schools who were considered:---Todays Big 12 announcement does not change the fact that we remain committed, competitive and optimistic. This process has only strengthened our collective resolve that we can compete with the best in class from academics to athletics. -- University of Cincinnati interim president Beverly J. Davenport and athletic director Mike Bohn, in a joint statement.---The Big 12s decision in no way changes the mission of the University of Houston that began long before there was talk of conference expansion. ... We remain committed to strengthening our nationally competitive programs in academics and athletics that allow our student athletes to compete on the national stage. We are confident that in this competitive collegiate athletics landscape an established program with a history of winning championships and a demonstrated commitment to talent and facilities in the nations fourth largest city will find its rightful place. Our destiny belongs to us. -- University of Houston President Renu Khator.---One of the telling things about this process is that the Big 12, in wanting to expand, look at who they were talking to. Most of the schools they were talking to were in our conference. I think that shows, without question, that our conference plays at their level and are athletically and academically appropriate to be a Power Five. -- UConn President Susan Herbst, who also serves as chairwoman of the board for the American Athletic Conference.---The Big 12 decision today will likely stabilize the FBS conference landscape in the short term. At Rice, we need to continue to promote our brand and schedule well to deliver the best environment possible for our students and fans. -- Rice AD Joe Karlgaard.---Over the last few months, BYU has learned a lot about its strengths as an institution and as an athletic department. Through our in-depth review we have reinforced valuable relationships and have been reminded how strong we are as a university. BYU strives to run its athletic program like a P5 institution. Our national fan base and broadcast ratings, along with the many historical and recent successes of our teams, attest we certainly belong. We believe BYU can significantly contribute to the athletic and academic excellence of a P5 conference. -- BYU official statement.---Our student-athletes, coaches, staff, donors, alumni, fans and community members have propelled our program to profound success in recent years in the American Athletic Conference and I am confident that they will continue to do so in the future. 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CINCINNATI -- Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy and wide receiver Robert Woods exited Sundays 16-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with injuries.McCoy underwent surgery to correct his dislocated thumb, but he will play next week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a source told ESPNs Adam Schefter.Woods left the game with a left knee injury, departing the locker room on crutches after the game.?Robert is out with the knee and never came back. McCoy with the thumb. They couldnt pop the thumb back in,?coach Rex Ryan said after the game about both injuries.McCoy spoke to trainers on the sideline after an 8-yard catch late in the second quarter before jogging to the locker room with a trainer shortly before halftime with a wrap over his left thumb and hand.Woods leg bent awkwardly underneath him as he was tackled by multiple Bengals defenders following a 13-yard reception in the second quarter. He remained on the ground for several moments before walking slowly off the field and eventually to the locker room, accompanied by medical staff.Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who was suspended three gammes earlier this season for repeated violations of NFL player safety rules, hit Woods after he was already on the ground and his leg had buckled.dddddddddddd. Ryan voiced his concerns to officials about the lack of a penalty against Burfict.It is what it is. [Woods] had a Buffalo helmet on, so sometimes those... , Ryan said before trailing off.Several of Woods teammates said in the locker room after the game that they did not believe Burficts hit was dirty.Its football at the end of the day, running back Mike Gillislee said.Marquise Goodwin replaced Woods at receiver opposite Percy Harvin, who made his first start Sunday since coming out of retirement and re-signing with the Bills earlier this month.Woods had three catches for 41 yards before his injury. He caught a career-high 10 catches for 162 yards in the Bills loss Nov. 7 to the Seattle Seahawks.McCoy gained 33 yards on five carries, including a touchdown, before leaving the game. He also had two catches for 12 yards. ' ' '