Funny Stuff New Conference re-alignment thread - Page 617

**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.

RustShack · 08-02-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lawrenceRaider

How is this good for college football?

It isn’t.

Sassy Squatch · 08-02-2021, 01:47 PM

FWIW, the consensus is that guy isn't very reliable when it comes to news. Pinch of salt for now.

**notorious** · 08-02-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

It isn’t.

It's becoming more and more regional.

I gave up caring long ago. The little guy can kick the big guys ass from time to time, but the latest kick to the balls (paying players) the little guy is absolutely ****ed.

ChiefsCountry · 08-02-2021, 02:07 PM

SEC though doesn't have interest in Florida State and Clemson though.

RustShack · 08-02-2021, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

FWIW, the consensus is that guy isn't very reliable when it comes to news. Pinch of salt for now.

Yeah they didn’t reach out lol.

BWillie · 08-02-2021, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

The mythical Lawrence/KC area pic.twitter.com/Xjy8Vjh5Uw
— The Mizzodcast (@mizzodcast) July 31, 2021

It takes me 32 minutes to get to Allen Fieldhouse from my house in West Shawnee.

It takes me 41 minutes to get to Blue Springs. 40 minutes to Liberty. 33 minutes to Lee's Scummit.

Prison Bitch · 08-02-2021, 02:53 PM

BWillie · 08-02-2021, 10:48 PM

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2021/j...-ku-k-state-d/

KState ruins everything.

**ChiTown** · 08-03-2021, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2021/j...-ku-k-state-d/

KState ruins everything.

If that’s your takeaway, I’m confident that you didn’t read the article.

lawrenceRaider · 08-03-2021, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

If that’s your takeaway, I’m confident that you didn’t read the article.

In the past, the BOR had made it known they felt KU and KSU should be a package deal.

That article doesn't address any of that. At this point, I would hope the BOR wouldn't pull any such shenanigans.

**ChiTown** · 08-03-2021, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lawrenceRaider

In the past, the BOR had made it known they felt KU and KSU should be a package deal.

That article doesn't address any of that. At this point, I would hope the BOR wouldn't pull any such shenanigans.

I think BOR's desire is to not split them up for sure, but if one can survive in a P5 without the other, they won't stand in their way. I doubt they are going to wrap an anchor around one of the University's neck just so the other can have company on the way to the bottom.

Prison Bitch · 08-03-2021, 10:18 AM

Funny how the fans on “Irate 8” message boards keep whining about Tex OU as if they did anything wrong. Everyone of the Rump would’ve done the same thing - if they could.

I’ve read a lot of iterations like “Its not they left it’s that they kept us in the dark”. That’s beyond stupid. How many people search for new jobs and keep their current employer appraised? Exactly zero.

Also: everyone knew it was over this spring when Espn and Fox declined to extend the TV deal. Didn’t even offer lower terms, just: no interest. At that point anyone of the Irate 8 admins knew without a doubt anyone who could bolt would.

Kiimo · 08-03-2021, 10:25 AM

K-State can go stick their balls in Tuttle Creek and see if they can noodle a catfish

BWillie · 08-03-2021, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

I think BOR's desire is to not split them up for sure, but if one can survive in a P5 without the other, they won't stand in their way. I doubt they are going to wrap an anchor around one of the University's neck just so the other can have company on the way to the bottom.

Sure seemed like the case in 2011 that K-State,BOR & KS powers that be were going to bring KU down with it, if they could.

**ChiTown** · 08-03-2021, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

K-State can go stick their balls in Tuttle Creek and see if they can noodle a catfish

Tough guy talk from the worst P5 FB Program, noted.

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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Prison Bitch Rabbi Goldmann Join Date: Nov 2012 Casino cash: $5450159	Funny how the fans on “Irate 8” message boards keep whining about Tex OU as if they did anything wrong. Everyone of the Rump would’ve done the same thing - if they could. I’ve read a lot of iterations like “Its not they left it’s that they kept us in the dark”. That’s beyond stupid. How many people search for new jobs and keep their current employer appraised? Exactly zero. Also: everyone knew it was over this spring when Espn and Fox declined to extend the TV deal. Didn’t even offer lower terms, just: no interest. At that point anyone of the Irate 8 admins knew without a doubt anyone who could bolt would.
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