Funny Stuff New Conference re-alignment thread - Page 615

**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.

lawrenceRaider · 07-30-2021, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Kansas could end up in a lesser conference. If that happens, should #Mizzou ostensibly help the Jayhawks by playing them in basketball, or pull a Bill Self and tell them to pound sand?https://t.co/CDIbNbEVbt pic.twitter.com/bTl5wHkMdE
— Locked On Mizzou Podcast (@LockedOnMizzou) July 29, 2021

Prison Bitch · 07-30-2021, 11:06 AM

B12 vs Disney trial started today.

Live look-in at Commissioner Bowlsby’s deposition:

ping2000 · 07-30-2021, 11:46 AM

The ought to make B12 away games this year for Texas and Oklahoma a little more interesting. Like they aren't already hated enough.

Pitt Gorilla · 07-30-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

If a conference is considering market sizes, all-time football success, or academic excellence, K-State isn’t the right fit. However, if the discussion is about solid television ratings, on-field success in the cable TV era, quality facilities, and fan passion, it can be argued that K-State sits atop the eight-school heap of what remains in Big 12 without OU and Texas.

https://247sports.com/college/kansas...5/#168308355_1

Prison Bitch · 07-30-2021, 12:15 PM

Gamechanger!

Deion Sanders pitches Jackson State as the next Big 12 member https://t.co/Yq8IqhPCV5 via @zach_barnett
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) July 29, 2021

FloridaMan88 · 07-30-2021, 01:53 PM

In 5-10 years, college football will complete it's transition to a regional sport, similar to NASCAR, where only fans in SEC country, plus a few outliers such as Ohio State and Clemson will care.

**ChiTown** · 07-30-2021, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

If a conference is considering market sizes, all-time football success, or academic excellence, K-State isn’t the right fit. However, if the discussion is about solid television ratings, on-field success in the cable TV era, quality facilities, and fan passion, it can be argued that K-State sits atop the eight-school heap of what remains in Big 12 without OU and Texas.

https://247sports.com/college/kansas...5/#168308355_1

BWillie · 07-30-2021, 03:29 PM

I think K-State should just be absorbed into The University of Kansas. Do we really need two? Combine forces.

**ChiTown** · 07-30-2021, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I think K-State should just be absorbed into The University of Kansas. Do we really need two? Combine forces.

**Bearcat** · 07-30-2021, 03:52 PM

EBAJ, Every Bird A Jayhawk

Prison Bitch · 07-30-2021, 03:54 PM

Most valuable hoops programs - WSJ ($m)
1. Kentucky $334.2
2. Rock Chalk $319.5
3. Louisville $238.4
4. Dook $201.5
5. Indiana $196.2

https://247sports.com/college/duke/L...uke-131088063/

Most valuable football programs - WSJ ($m)

1. Texas 1,100
29. PowerTards 277.1
39. Rock Chalk 208.1
43. RustShacks 187.8
56. Mizzouche 122.3

https://graphics.wsj.com/table/NCAA_2019

GloucesterChief · 07-30-2021, 03:55 PM

I could see the PAC interested in Texas Tech, Okie St, KU and thrown in KSU for the hell of it to shore up Basketball.

jettio · 07-30-2021, 04:03 PM

Baylor is the 2021 NCAA basketball champion.

Raiderhater · 07-30-2021, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie

I think K-State should just be absorbed into The University of Kansas. Do we really need two? Combine forces.

Drown yourself. In antifreeze.

Kiimo · 07-30-2021, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

Did you know this list was only including Big 10 and Big 12 teams when you posted it?

Just curious.

Yes it was a potential new Big 10 list. Curiously they left off Northwestern

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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