well, I have been a Texas detractor for some time. I always knew where we stood in this conference. But if Texas can hold this thing together...well I have a new respect for the longhorns. We could find a lot worse coattails than UT. At this point the goal isn't pride, it is keep your head above water if you are ISU and live to fight another day. Mizzou...if they remain...is now my biggest rival. Texas could offer Arkansas a place in the north where Arkansas will think they have a shot at a lot of wins, coupled with a big TV contract pending and Arkansas could bite...even with the SEC. Then, pull in Utah or BYU, or New Mexico and BAM...right back in this thing. Never count out Texas and as long as they have a bigXII logo on, I'm with them. Now if Texas is out, we are f'd.