(07-29-2019 12:50 AM)33laszlo99 Wrote:  

(07-28-2019 02:28 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  I just dont think they are going to move. I do think both Oklahoma and Texas will end up with "special" deals in the Big12. Texas already kinda has one. Oklahoma will get some sort of valuable concession as well. I just think that in the final analysis---the Big12 works best for both of those schools right now.

You could be right. Wouldn't it be refreshing to hear Texas and Oklahoma say, "We're doin' just fine where we are. We value our relationships with our conference brethren and we won't turn our back on them for a little bit of money."

Problem is, it will be much more than a lttle bit of money. The SEC and B1G will be courting them and offering incentives beyond what we have seen in previous moves. These two conferences both want Texas badly. Their media partners (maybe including FAANG) will join the fray. TX and OK will face the possibility that the Big 12 is not going to keep pace financially. If they don't act now when will the next window appear?

Caveat: We can't predict what may be available to Texas from the FAANG operators. Maybe they can get a situation on their own, indy style. We don't even know if FAANG will be players this time around, and we can't predict what they will be willing to pay for. If the media model doesn't drastically change Texas and Oklahoma must almost certainly have to move to SEC/B1G

I will (and did) admit that JrSEC makes a pretty interesting case for Texas in the SEC. That would reunite most of the key teams of the SWC I grew up with (Texas/A&M/Arkansas). If the SEC takes both Oklahoma and Texas---then they would add the Red River Rivalry and the classic Texas-Texas A&M game to their inventory. Just those two events by themselves likely carry tremendous value---not to mention creating excellent new annual matchups against existing key SEC members. Of all the options---thats the one that offers a similar travel profile to the Big12--but with more interesting games for the fans and TV. However, there is still the sticky issue of the LHN (wont play well with the SEC Network) and the long known issue of UT liking the idea of being in full control of the conference agenda (Texas will not be able to steer the SEC like it can the Big12). One other thing worth noting---getting to the playoff in the Big12 is just easier. Basically--for Texas and Oklahoma---it means beating the only other Big12 kingpin and you win the league---and probably get into the playoff (almost an annual certainty if the CFP expands to 8 in 2025).