Report: OU & Texas reach out to join SEC
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Having the players at the table, at least enables the others time to make better decisions.
Big 10 is obviously best case scenario for both money and stability.
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BIG is best and makes the most sense so it probably doesn't happen, but should. From a logistics standpoint the even the process of getting all the gear to games would be easier and less costly.
Unrelated - will these kids even need to go to school?
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BIG is best and makes the most sense so it probably doesn't happen, but should. From a logistics standpoint the even the process of getting all the gear to games would be easier and less costly.
Unrelated - will these kids even need to go to school?
Well, assuming that SEC is stopping at 16 with OU and UT. That leaves the assumption that we are headed to 4 conferences of 16 teams. If that's the case PAC 12 will add 4 and B1G will add 2. If you are these 2 conferences who would you go after of the remaining 8 teams in the Big XII or a G5 school? In this scenario Iowa State checks every bylaw. In the footprint, AAU school, etc. Not to mention natural rivals that draw people to the TV.
Other than that, no, B1G doesn't add ISU to move the needle like the SEC did. This would strictly be a move to get to 16 with the best options without strings. Frankly I could see OSU, Michigan, and Clemson joining the SEC before we get invited to the B1G.
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My personal view is the B1G will not rush to add two teams. I think they will be patient. With that said, and realizing I am new to this board, there are posters on here that sound pretty confident in their sources saying OU/UT stay or ISU goes to B1G.
It’s not about conferences anymore, it’s about positioning for Media Entities. I’m actually of the opinion that they have to move quick. The TX/OU move was such a large shift, that ESPN will be way ahead. Any delay kills the brand daily, and what kills the brand kills potential profits. B1G/PAC is going to get slammed each minute for not immediately picking up the leftovers to match the move, eroding what little support the leftovers have for being added in the first place. Now that 16 is here, they all need to go to 16.
Please don't let the Big 12 give away the store in an attempt to kiss Oklahoma and Texas's asses.
Hope we're still exploring our options.
I'd feel differently if it were ALL of the ADs and presidents, not just UT/OU and a select few conference officials.
The only way this could be good is if there is a renegotiated TV contract that gives Texas and OU the $ they want, and at least keeps the other 8 schools at the current amount and hopefully higher. Pretty hard to put the toothpaste back in the tube at this point so we'll see what happens.
I'm sure they are going to offer them a hell of a deal. Probably smart move business wise but just feels gross.
Nothing to see here…just the last moments of Big 12 business. Someone needs to wait while the ship is going down.
Yeah, this just seems like a relationship that's over. Better to rip off the bandaid now than have this inevitably come up in a few years again.
At this point you have to think that OU and TX are frantically negotiating with the SEC so they can announce as soon as possible.
I can't imagine them just staying in the Big 12 after this.
I can't imagine them just staying in the Big 12 after this.
