http://newsok.com/article/5497035

How will this affect the situation I wonder?

Check the other 4 threads for answers

(05-09-2016 05:16 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Check the other 4 threads for answers

So... many... threads...

Here's the answer. OU BoR chair quickly backs down:

https://twitter.com/Jake_Trotter/status/...wsrc%5Etfw

"Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

How about if they split the B12 network into 16 parts and gave UT 3 shares and divide the rest up?

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(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

http://www.cbssports.com/college-footbal...expansion/

(05-09-2016 07:27 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

The expansion isn't happening. Texas doesn't want it, and truthfully OU doesn't really want it either. They just want to appear like they want it to give them the excuse to leave when it doesn't happen. The BOR member just said the truth and the president had to try to shut him up about it. OU knows there's no addition that can actually close the gap with the other leagues, and they know Texas is never giving up the LHN unless they are leaving the B12.

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Can't they just exclude Texas in the conference network?

Trying to do a conference network with the 9 schools they have now outside of Texas may not be appealing but with 2-4 additions that have some market appeal it could be done.

UConn might be problematic on the football side of things with their New England location but Cincinnati and Memphis would be solid FB/BB additions and build the conference together some. Schools that with P5 money and a P5 tag can compete.

Colorado State is a neat idea but has no reputation in athletics.

BYU is too far away culturally and geographically.

(05-09-2016 07:31 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:27 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

The expansion isn't happening. Texas doesn't want it, and truthfully OU doesn't really want it either. They just want to appear like they want it to give them the excuse to leave when it doesn't happen. The BOR member just said the truth and the president had to try to shut him up about it. OU knows there's no addition that can actually close the gap with the other leagues, and they know Texas is never giving up the LHN unless they are leaving the B12.

What they ALL want is for the LHN to become the Big12 network. No one in the current Big12 would trade a yearly game vs Texas and OU to play ANY of the expansion candidates.

(05-09-2016 07:27 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

This has always been my opinion.

(05-09-2016 07:31 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:27 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

The expansion isn't happening. Texas doesn't want it, and truthfully OU doesn't really want it either. They just want to appear like they want it to give them the excuse to leave when it doesn't happen. The BOR member just said the truth and the president had to try to shut him up about it. OU knows there's no addition that can actually close the gap with the other leagues, and they know Texas is never giving up the LHN unless they are leaving the B12.

Ya thats what its looking like now.

(05-09-2016 07:41 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:31 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:27 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

The expansion isn't happening. Texas doesn't want it, and truthfully OU doesn't really want it either. They just want to appear like they want it to give them the excuse to leave when it doesn't happen. The BOR member just said the truth and the president had to try to shut him up about it. OU knows there's no addition that can actually close the gap with the other leagues, and they know Texas is never giving up the LHN unless they are leaving the B12.

Ya thats what its looking like now.

I have been trying to tell you guys this. That we had realignment in the past does not mean it is going to continue. The worst thing we could do is flop around trying to make something happen. TV revenue has peaked out and will decline in the future.
We have a good league. Lets build what we have, add better bowl games etc. This is not a bad deal.

It sounds like we all will be family for a while longer.

(05-09-2016 07:36 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:31 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:27 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 06:38 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  "Creation of a Big12 network"
I can just see UTs leaders having a huge laugh on that one

Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

The expansion isn't happening. Texas doesn't want it, and truthfully OU doesn't really want it either. They just want to appear like they want it to give them the excuse to leave when it doesn't happen. The BOR member just said the truth and the president had to try to shut him up about it. OU knows there's no addition that can actually close the gap with the other leagues, and they know Texas is never giving up the LHN unless they are leaving the B12.

What they ALL want is for the LHN to become the Big12 network. No one in the current Big12 would trade a yearly game vs Texas and OU to play ANY of the expansion candidates.

I don't get why people think Texas would be willing to give up the LHN for the Big 12. If they are willing to give up the LHN, they might as well go to a more elite league like the SEC. Oh here big 12...Let me give up our big advantage of our own national network, our extra $15 million, our recruiting pipeline by having a network, etc.

(05-09-2016 09:18 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:36 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:31 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:27 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:16 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  Ya no way a network ever happens unless ut gives up the LHN, and we know that wont happen.

Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

The expansion isn't happening. Texas doesn't want it, and truthfully OU doesn't really want it either. They just want to appear like they want it to give them the excuse to leave when it doesn't happen. The BOR member just said the truth and the president had to try to shut him up about it. OU knows there's no addition that can actually close the gap with the other leagues, and they know Texas is never giving up the LHN unless they are leaving the B12.

What they ALL want is for the LHN to become the Big12 network. No one in the current Big12 would trade a yearly game vs Texas and OU to play ANY of the expansion candidates.

I don't get why people think Texas would be willing to give up the LHN for the Big 12. If they are willing to give up the LHN, they might as well go to a more elite league like the SEC. Oh here big 12...Let me give up our big advantage of our own national network, our extra $15 million, our recruiting pipeline by having a network, etc.

Exactly people want to make it seem like Texas cares about their fellow schools but the fact is the don' t.

(05-09-2016 09:45 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 09:18 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:36 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:31 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(05-09-2016 07:27 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  Which is why I found OU's president quote as funny and if they are thinking expansion is needed to create a Big12 network then expansion is dead on arrival.

The expansion isn't happening. Texas doesn't want it, and truthfully OU doesn't really want it either. They just want to appear like they want it to give them the excuse to leave when it doesn't happen. The BOR member just said the truth and the president had to try to shut him up about it. OU knows there's no addition that can actually close the gap with the other leagues, and they know Texas is never giving up the LHN unless they are leaving the B12.

What they ALL want is for the LHN to become the Big12 network. No one in the current Big12 would trade a yearly game vs Texas and OU to play ANY of the expansion candidates.

I don't get why people think Texas would be willing to give up the LHN for the Big 12. If they are willing to give up the LHN, they might as well go to a more elite league like the SEC. Oh here big 12...Let me give up our big advantage of our own national network, our extra $15 million, our recruiting pipeline by having a network, etc.

Exactly people want to make it seem like Texas cares about their fellow schools but the fact is the don' t.

I think what everyone is missing here is that a majority of the b12 is willing to force their hands. Part of the issue is that the tx schools are in the same conference. That being said everyone has memories of the swc.