Funny Stuff New Conference re-alignment thread - Page 449

**Saulbadguy** · 09-12-2011, 07:57 AM

The old one has AIDS.

Anyways, Chip Brown from Orangebloods.com reports OU may apply to the Pac-12 by the end of the month.

Oklahoma will apply for membership to the Pac-12 before the end of the month, and Oklahoma State is expected to follow suit, a source close to OU's administration told Orangebloods.com.

Even though Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said Friday the Pac-12 was not interested in expansion at this time, OU's board of regents is fed up with the instability in the Big 12, the source said.

The OU board of regents will meet within two weeks to formalize plans to apply for membership to the Pac-12, the source said.

Messages left Sunday night with OU athletic director Joe Castiglione and Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder were not immediately returned.

If OU follows through with what appears to be a unanimous sentiment on the seven-member Oklahoma board of regents to leave the Big 12, realignment in college athletics could be heating back up. OU's application would be matched by an application from Oklahoma State, the source said, even though OSU president Burns Hargis and mega-booster Boone Pickens both voiced their support for the Big 12 last Thursday.

There is differing sentiment about if the Pac-12 presidents and chancellors are ready to expand again after bringing in Colorado and Utah last year and landing $3 billion TV contracts from Fox and ESPN. Colorado president Bruce Benson told reporters last week CU would be opposed to any expansion that might bring about east and west divisions in the Pac-12.

Currently, there are north and south divisions in the Pac-12. If OU and OSU were to join, Larry Scott would have to get creative.

Scott's orginal plan last summer was to bring in Colorado, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State and put them in an eastern division with Arizona and Arizona State. The old Pac-8 schools (USC, UCLA, Cal, Stanford, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State) were to be in the west division.

Colorado made the move in June 2010, but when Texas A&M was not on board to go west, the Big 12 came back together with the help of its television partners (ABC/ESPN and Fox).

If Oklahoma and Oklahoma State were accepted into the Pac-12, there would undoubtedly be a hope by Larry Scott that Texas would join the league. But Texas sources have indicated UT is determined to hang onto the Longhorn Network, which would not be permissible in the Pac-12 in its current form.

Texas sources continue to indicate to Orangebloods.com that if the Big 12 falls apart, the Longhorns would consider "all options."

Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe held an emergency conference call 10 days ago with league presidents excluding Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M and asked the other league presidents to "work on Texas" because Beebe didn't think the Pac-12 would take Oklahoma without Texas.

Now, it appears OU is willing to take its chances with the Pac-12 with or without Texas.

There seemed to be a temporary pause in any possible shifting of the college athletics' landscape when Baylor led a charge to tie up Texas A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference in legal red tape. BU refused to waive its right to sue the SEC over A&M's departure from the Big 12, and the SEC said it would not admit Texas A&M until it had been cleared of any potential lawsuits.

Baylor, Kansas and Iowa State have indicated they will not waive their right to sue the SEC.

It's unclear if an application by OU to the Pac-12 would draw the same threats of litigation against the Pac-12 from those Big 12 schools.

Stay tuned.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 10-24-2011, 06:20 PM

But but but, Gabe SAID!

Reerun_KC · 10-24-2011, 06:27 PM

So MU? Deal is done now?

I am getting tired of asking. When are you going to Ballsack up?

**Saul Good** · 10-24-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

But but but, Gabe SAID!

He absolutely did not say that. In fact, he went so far as to start a thread this morning saying that he had no information stating that today is the day. Sorry, dipshit.

Mr. Plow · 10-24-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Insider's thoughts:

Sorry...but that's awesome.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 10-24-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

He absolutely did not say that. In fact, he went so far as to start a thread this morning saying that he had no information stating that today is the day. Sorry, dipshit.

really? how's my ass taste?

Quote:

GabeDeArmond Gabe DeArmond

Have received more info confirming what I wrote yesterday that #Mizzou will withdraw from Big 12 today. Only ? is when/how news comes out.

6 hours ago

|Zach| · 10-24-2011, 07:35 PM

"only question is when\how news come out"

kstater · 10-24-2011, 07:37 PM

@DanBeebe
A Decade and a Half of Meh: A Proud History of Missouri in the Big 12 #Big12NetworkShows

Mr. Plow · 10-24-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Zach|

"only question is when\how news come out"

"#Mizzou will withdraw from Big 12 today. Only ? is when/how news comes out."

sedated · 10-24-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

A Decade and a Half of Meth: A Proud History of Missouri in the Big 12

Fyp

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 10-24-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Zach|

"only question is when\how news come out"

"more info confirming what I wrote yesterday that #Mizzou will withdraw from Big 12 today"

Bambi · 10-24-2011, 07:48 PM

This Dave Matter guy and the Dearmounds sure have hitched their wagons to MU leaving the Big 12.

Hope it works out for them. damn

Bambi · 10-24-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblo...-mu-to-big-12/
No withdrawal notice from MU to Big 12

By Dave Matter
Posted October 24, 2011 at 6:17 p.m.

The Big 12 board of directors wrapped up its meeting Monday in Dallas without Missouri announcing its withdrawal from the conference. Instead, the Big 12 offered this statement Monday evening:

In a regularly-scheduled meeting today at an undisclosed Dallas area location, the Big 12 Conference Board of Directors reaffirmed previous action to execute institutional grants of Tier 1 (over-the-air) and Tier 2 (cable) television rights to the Conference. The Board also discussed a wide range of topics including NCAA legislation, the Bowl Championship Series, and exploration of a Conference dedicated TV network. Additionally, a strong desire for the University of Missouri to maintain its Big 12 affiliation was expressed. All 10 member institutions and TCU participated in the meeting.

Why no withdrawal from Missouri? A university source indicated that Monday was too soon to expect Chancellor Brady Deaton to work out several details with both the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference before formally completing the withdrawal process.

810 tomorrow at 2pm CST is appointment radio for some lol's. KK is gonna have a field day.

kcfan82 · 10-24-2011, 08:41 PM

It's a pretty big decision that rests soley on Deaton's shoulders, I'd take my time to think it through if I were him as well.

Even as a Nebraska fan, I stil question/questioned Nebraska leaving for the Big 10.

I'm surprised I haven't hear a single Missouri fan do the same.

**Saul Good** · 10-24-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcfan82

It's a pretty big decision that rests soley on Deaton's shoulders, I'd take my time to think it through if I were him as well.

Even as a Nebraska fan, I stil question/questioned Nebraska leaving for the Big 10.

I'm surprised I haven't hear a single Missouri fan do the same.

That's because Mizzou was offered a full membership to the SEC, and not a junior membership to the B1G.

Bambi · 10-24-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcfan82

It's a pretty big decision that rests soley on Deaton's shoulders, I'd take my time to think it through if I were him as well.

Even as a Nebraska fan, I stil question/questioned Nebraska leaving for the Big 10.

I'm surprised I haven't hear a single Missouri fan do the same.

Plenty question the move. Remember there are only like 8 MU fans that consistently post in this thread on Chiefsplanet.

In real life there may be close to 800 MU fans out there.

09-12-2011, 07:57 AM
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	New Conference re-alignment thread The old one has AIDS. Anyways, Chip Brown from Orangebloods.com reports OU may apply to the Pac-12 by the end of the month. Oklahoma will apply for membership to the Pac-12 before the end of the month, and Oklahoma State is expected to follow suit, a source close to OU's administration told Orangebloods.com. Even though Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said Friday the Pac-12 was not interested in expansion at this time, OU's board of regents is fed up with the instability in the Big 12, the source said. The OU board of regents will meet within two weeks to formalize plans to apply for membership to the Pac-12, the source said. Messages left Sunday night with OU athletic director Joe Castiglione and Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder were not immediately returned. If OU follows through with what appears to be a unanimous sentiment on the seven-member Oklahoma board of regents to leave the Big 12, realignment in college athletics could be heating back up. OU's application would be matched by an application from Oklahoma State, the source said, even though OSU president Burns Hargis and mega-booster Boone Pickens both voiced their support for the Big 12 last Thursday. There is differing sentiment about if the Pac-12 presidents and chancellors are ready to expand again after bringing in Colorado and Utah last year and landing $3 billion TV contracts from Fox and ESPN. Colorado president Bruce Benson told reporters last week CU would be opposed to any expansion that might bring about east and west divisions in the Pac-12. Currently, there are north and south divisions in the Pac-12. If OU and OSU were to join, Larry Scott would have to get creative. Scott's orginal plan last summer was to bring in Colorado, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State and put them in an eastern division with Arizona and Arizona State. The old Pac-8 schools (USC, UCLA, Cal, Stanford, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State) were to be in the west division. Colorado made the move in June 2010, but when Texas A&M was not on board to go west, the Big 12 came back together with the help of its television partners (ABC/ESPN and Fox). If Oklahoma and Oklahoma State were accepted into the Pac-12, there would undoubtedly be a hope by Larry Scott that Texas would join the league. But Texas sources have indicated UT is determined to hang onto the Longhorn Network, which would not be permissible in the Pac-12 in its current form. Texas sources continue to indicate to Orangebloods.com that if the Big 12 falls apart, the Longhorns would consider "all options." Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe held an emergency conference call 10 days ago with league presidents excluding Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M and asked the other league presidents to "work on Texas" because Beebe didn't think the Pac-12 would take Oklahoma without Texas. Now, it appears OU is willing to take its chances with the Pac-12 with or without Texas. There seemed to be a temporary pause in any possible shifting of the college athletics' landscape when Baylor led a charge to tie up Texas A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference in legal red tape. BU refused to waive its right to sue the SEC over A&M's departure from the Big 12, and the SEC said it would not admit Texas A&M until it had been cleared of any potential lawsuits. Baylor, Kansas and Iowa State have indicated they will not waive their right to sue the SEC. It's unclear if an application by OU to the Pac-12 would draw the same threats of litigation against the Pac-12 from those Big 12 schools. Stay tuned.
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kcfan82 Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10004900	It's a pretty big decision that rests soley on Deaton's shoulders, I'd take my time to think it through if I were him as well. Even as a Nebraska fan, I stil question/questioned Nebraska leaving for the Big 10. I'm surprised I haven't hear a single Missouri fan do the same.
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