(11-13-2017 01:51 PM)UTEPDallas Wrote: It is what Texas wants. It starts and ends there. Would they rather run a P5 league or be a "team player" in another power league? If you're Oklahoma, would you rather be a playoff contender or have the same fate as the defectors?
Which scenario benefits Texas the most?
Stay put vs joining another conference
Big Dawg vs playing w/ the pack
Calling the shots vs just being another club member
IF u look @ current $$$/TV contracts/conference affiliation
Texas is already close to receiving top dollar over most schools
and Oklahoma is @ least equal w/ most SEC/BIG schools in terms of revenues
U thunk Texas would willingly give up an xtra $15 million a yr ?
(Shorthorn Network contract thru 2032)
What kind of arrangement (How much will a conference Give In)
to allow Shorthorn Network to exist & show conference games?
Everyone figures, it will B the Big 12 that will dissolve
Don’t B surprised IF Big 12 doesn’t try to make a few Big Plays
towards schools who are unsatisfied in other P5 conferences.
Also, watch the Florida market,
IF USF & UCF continue to build, to increase revenue & support
Top 10 TV markets, Top recreational destination, great recruiting area,
Big 12 might pull the trigger & bring them in vs Totally Disbanding
Remember Texas is a HUGE f-ball state (Recruiting/TV ratings/Support)
And on the nat’l stage both Texas & Oklahoma command alot of interest & support.
They've already shown they can make it as is & thrive.
U can guarantee,
Texas will make sure, that what ever happens
with the new TV contract/ conference merger talks,
Texas will do what is best for Texas, period!