(02-25-2012 06:01 PM)jeffUThorns Wrote:  I know its fun to speculate on the new divisions but it will be split North and South again if we go back to 12.

The south setup was just too beneficial to both the Oklahoma schools and the Texas schools, and they will make sure they are all still in the South together or they will veto any move back to 12.

It was beneficial for Texas and its SouthWest Conference companions to take over the Big 8. Now that they have total control they do not need that same set up. What Texas needs is to maximize their scheduling potential to get the best finish possible as well as national recognition for dollars.

The Big 12 is much different now. The Big 8 is demolished, Texas split it up. No more need to keep Oklahoma and Okie state divided from the rest. In fact what reason does Texas have to maintain a game against Oklahoma State? Oklahoma State is rising as a program and that threatens Texas. Giving them full access to Texas is not in Texas's best interests.

The South set up was beneficial in dividing the old Big 8.