Conference realignment "Rumors" "tweets" "etc"

[Who'sYourData?]

Who was the other school?  Texas?  Baylor?

 

My guess would be Texas.  DeLoss Dodds is notorious for being involved in discussions for a while then suddenly doing an about face.  Besides, I doubt Baylor has the clout to shoot down FSU and CU being added to the conference.

[WWMJD]

If so, it certainly wouldn't be the first time UT held their conference hostage.

[BurghBull]

If it is Texas, then look for Fox to do more for LHN.  It seems that National  expansion of BIG12 is key for the fledling sports network 

[MMW]

If so, it certainly wouldn't be the first time UT held their conference hostage.

Well, texas is the straw that stirs that drink so if they said "no" then it is not going to happen. Baylor can be pressured. we may never know.

[Ghost]

Wish FSU and Clemson would have gotten added to B12.

[WWMJD]

 

If so, it certainly wouldn't be the first time UT held their conference hostage.

Well, texas is the straw that stirs that drink so if they said "no" then it is not going to happen. Baylor can be pressured. we may never know.

 

This is mostly true.  It could be, though, that the other schools have realized that there is a decent chance Texas may still bolt at some point in the not too distant future, so they need to strengthen their position to avoid getting screwed if (when?) that happens.  We know first hand that you often get burned by letting the conference "power players" call the shots - see, e.g., Pitt insisting we turn down a (relatively) massive TV contract and then bolting at the first opportunity.

[MMW]

If so, it certainly wouldn't be the first time UT held their conference hostage.

Well, texas is the straw that stirs that drink so if they said "no" then it is not going to happen. Baylor can be pressured. we may never know.

This is mostly true. It could be, though, that the other schools have realized that there is a decent chance Texas may still bolt at some point in the not too distant future, so they need to strengthen their position to avoid getting screwed if (when?) that happens. We know first hand that you often get burned by letting the conference "power players" call the shots - see, e.g., Pitt insisting we turn down a (relatively) massive TV contract and then bolting at the first opportunity.

That is a cautionary tale for sure. Hopefully they were paying attention.

[Who'sYourData?]

DeLoss Dodds is supposed to retire next summer.  Unlike most schools, he seems to have more power over things like conference realignment than his school president.  One would assume that his replacement will have less power and different ideas, so that could change the game significantly with regards to the Big 12.

[Triple B]

He's got you people. Hook. Line. Sinker.

 

He's a fool for not charging for this "service" ...

[Rocky Style]

I think if its texas its DOA - imo. But I would not think they would have to schedule an emergency meeting to kill it.

This is all a lot of fun even if its fantasy....

 

I prefer the fantasy over the reality that there is no light at the end of the tunnel.  Fantasy BABY!