[HolyHandgernade]

What seems to make the most sense to me is the "bargain" they struck to keep the conference together. The power football schools that stood to gain the most by going to another conference were offered the lion's share of the withheld revenues from Nebraska and Colorado. This money was "tiered" so that the initial payouts from these extra revenues gave those teams more than the schools that were going to be left behind. Once those funds are gone, it just goes back to like it was except that Texas can now build their network.

Instead of bitching, schools like ISU, Mizzou, KU and KSU should be working together to build their own network instead of whining about someone else. Take advantage of the agreement and compete. Instead of pining for "something else" that isn't even there, show leadership and loyalty by doing something that reaffirms a commitment to your partners. I'm sorry, but its not everyone else's fault we're suspicious of Mizzou.