B10 trying to add Texas and OU (again)

[wingsauce7]

Texas dudn't even have Wrestling!

 

[wingsauce7]

Texas dudn't even have Wrestling!

Fuck Texas

 

[travis2x]

Few people would cry about Baylor and TCU being left out, which is all but guaranteed.

Tech and Boone State might fare little better, but I don't see a league like the PAC or the SEC going, "Ohh, we want the Cowboys and Red Raiders!"

True. I would feel bad for KSU personally. They'd be stuck most likely.

For me, the idea sounds fun playing OU more but I also would hate too many teams in the conference that you'd hardly ever play the teams from the other division. Even less than we do now!

 

[NU_FTW]

Think if we get to 16 team conference it is only logical to go to a 16 game regular season!!! MAKE IT HAPPEN i wana see CFB in march!!!

 

[BigRedMoe]

Jeebus. Somebody got fuckin' worked in this thread.

 

[GoldRusher]

Gotta love the timing on this, right after the Big12 uses their superior CCG set up to boot the BIG completely out of the playoff picture SOURCES say BIG is targeting OU and Texas in 6 years

I smell fake news

 

[Codaxx]

I don't really see a competitive upside to grabbing Texas , obviously they'd bring money but it's not the 60s and 70s anymore so I'm not sure it's that big of a deal on the field . Obviously if you can get OU but need to take Texas too then it's all good . Personally I'd rather have OU and Kansas because you add storied tradition in football and basketball as opposed to only football . I get the money aspect though so it'd likely need to be UT.

To me 18 teams makes more sense though so grabbing OU, Texas , Kansas and WVU would be my play

You expand based on TV sets and assets. You aren’t basing it on 5-8 years of on field performance. This is an incredibly narrow minded take

 

[Lance Armstrong]

You expand based on TV sets and assets. You aren’t basing it on 5-8 years of on field performance. This is an incredibly narrow minded take

They're just pissy I stated facts on why it does nothing for UT besides possibly more money.

 

[Lance Armstrong]

As opposed to Iowa State, Kansas, and Kansas State?

Personally I don't think it would ever happen, but as several have pointed out, if Texas has problems convincing kids to play for them, it has nothing to do with what conference they're in.

As opposed to paying 3 in state rivals, the RRSO in Dallas, and okie light up the road. My point is if the big 12 blows up and the SEC moves in on the state, UT would be left out in the cold recruiting wise trying to convince parents a plane ride to Nebraska isn't that bad. The big 12 is in great shape, if anything they'll try to steal a pac 12 team or 2.

 

[4down20]

 

[Deep Creek]

You expand based on TV sets and assets. You aren’t basing it on 5-8 years of on field performance. This is an incredibly narrow minded take

Money has been the only reason for any of the previous expansions. Some naive souls think it is for more altruistic reasons.

 

[Codaxx]

Money has been the only reason for any of the previous expansions. Some naive souls think it is for more altruistic reasons.

Money is the big factor, but its also about a programs natural advantages. You don’t grab UCF over FSU, because of the 2 year record. You try to grab a program that has the ability to be a legitimate member of the conference on the field if you can. Saying Texas had a bad 5 year, so you don’t want them in the conference is beyond short-sighted

 

[Across The Field]

Gotta love the timing on this, right after the Big12 uses their superior CCG set up to boot the BIG completely out of the playoff picture SOURCES say BIG is targeting OU and Texas in 6 years

I smell fake news

Purdue plays in the Big Ten. They're what booted the B1G, not the Big 12. If OSU doesn't shit the bed against Purdue, ya'll could've played 10 CCGs and it wouldn't have mattered.

 

[rmilia1]

You expand based on TV sets and assets. You aren’t basing it on 5-8 years of on field performance. This is an incredibly narrow minded take

No I said I understand the money aspect but I'm questioning if it's necessary competitively . If you're solely looking at revenue sports from a competition standpoint I think you're you're better off adding OU and KU. Clearly Texas brings the most cash though

 

[rsw626]

As opposed to paying 3 in state rivals, the RRSO in Dallas, and okie light up the road. My point is if the big 12 blows up and the SEC moves in on the state, UT would be left out in the cold recruiting wise trying to convince parents a plane ride to Nebraska isn't that bad. The big 12 is in great shape, if anything they'll try to steal a pac 12 team or 2.

You would still have the RRSO, the SEC is already in Texas, and what’s the difference in a plane ride to Nebyand a plane ride to Iowa State?

Again, I’d Texas can’t convince players to come there, it has nothing to do with what conference they’re in.

 

[Deep Creek]

I'm sure most fans of the land thieves and rusty cows would love to play at historic places like Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State. But I'm not sure they would be all that thrilled to play Minnesota, Illinois and Rutgers. Hell, they are already punished by having to play in Lawrence, Lubbock and Waco.

 

[NU_FTW]

I'm sure most fans of the land thieves and rusty cows would love to play at historic places like Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State. But I'm not sure they would be all that thrilled to play Minnesota, Illinois and Rutgers. Hell, they are already punished by having to play in Lawrence, Lubbock and Waco.

3 words.

Less Feed Lots

 

[Kevin12773]

Fuck Texas

 

[rmilia1]

I would like to see UT and OU play up north in November though . That'd be fun . A nice 29 degree day in Madison with some snow and sleet sounds really nice lol

 

[Hook'Em0608]

I don't really see a competitive upside to grabbing Texas , obviously they'd bring money but it's not the 60s and 70s anymore so I'm not sure it's that big of a deal on the field . Obviously if you can get OU but need to take Texas too then it's all good . Personally I'd rather have OU and Kansas because you add storied tradition in football and basketball as opposed to only football . I get the money aspect though so it'd likely need to be UT.

To me 18 teams makes more sense though so grabbing OU, Texas , Kansas and WVU would be my play

Well I'll talk since 1980 since you speak of the 60's and 70's with disdain.

Not sure if this will surprise you or not but I figured you might want the data to do your window shopping.

Big 12 Football programs (Top 10 finishes)

Oklahoma - 17
Texas - 9
TCU - 6
Kansas St - 6
West Virginia - 5
Oklahoma St - 2
Kansas - 2
Baylor - 1
Texas Tech - 0
Iowa St - 0

Big 12 Basketball programs (Elite 8 appearances)

Kansas - 15
Oklahoma - 6
Texas - 4
Kansas St - 4
Oklahoma St - 3
West Virginia - 2
Baylor - 2
Iowa St - 1
Texas Tech - 1
TCU - 0

Big 12 Baseball programs (CWS appearances)

Texas - 18
Oklahoma St - 12
TCU - 5
Oklahoma - 4
Texas Tech - 3
Baylor - 1
Kansas - 1
Kansas St - 0
West Virginia - 0
Iowa St - 0 (Doesn't even play anymore)

Total of all 3 major men's sports

Texas - 31
Oklahoma - 27
Kansas - 18
Oklahoma St - 17
TCU - 11
Kansas St - 10
West Virginia - 7
Texas Tech - 4
Baylor - 4
Iowa St - 1

Probably not how people would assume that would stack up.