Quote:You make some good points about TCU. I agree, they are well funded, but there is more to realignment than that.

You said there are no other P5 schools in the DFW area. That is true, but as a previous TCU poster mentioned, the DFW area is saturated with other fans.

As he said, first is the Cowboys. They overwhelmingly dominate the market. College wise I would rate the number of fans for each school in the DFW area as follows: Texas, OU, A&M, Tech, OSU, then TCU. I do not know why you say that UT is a different market.

Outside of Tarrant County there are very few TCU fans. That can be a problem for TV networks, especially if realignment comes. Although local fan support has increased dramatically under Patterson, it is still sometimes an issue.

I also disagree that none of the Little 8 have a shot at realignment.

IMO the PAC12 would take Texas, Tech, OU and OSU in a heart beat, plus most likely KU and KSU if Texas wanted them. The SEC would take a combination of those with OU and/or Texas. Especially Texas.

The Big10 might very well take OU and KU. Add in Texas and it might be a sure thing. If the Big10 also pulled in Missouri, the SEC would likely take West Virginia as a replacement. If Texas stays put then the SEC might take OU and OSU.

So to say the little 8 have no chance in realignment is just not correct.

You mentioned that TCU may well be the 3rd school taken from the Big12, but you said you have no clue where they might go. You admit the Big10 is a non-starter and the SEC makes no sense and the only possibility is going with Texas to the ACC. Which means TCU is probably going no where.


As for when Patterson retires, I think of Kansas State with out Bill Snyder. You are correct, TCU has the funds to pay top dollar, but TCU like KSU, although they are very different, both are very unique situations. Patterson, like Snyder, is one of a kind and I am not sure TCU can find another.