Valhalla Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, ETXfan16 said: I would think everyone not named Texas would require them to discontinue LHN in order to be considered. It’s in ESPN’s best interest to be rid of it too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stoney Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, ETXfan16 said: If the PAC12 wasn't so abysmal in so many ways, I would be all for Texas going west. But I think that ship has sailed. Big12>>>>Pac12???? I kinda think so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue82 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, Valhalla said: West Oklahoma Texas Texas A&M Ole Miss Miss State LSU Arkansas Missouri East Alabama Auburn Florida Kentucky Tennessee South Carolina Vanderbilt Georgia That makes sense. The biggest reason Missouri didn’t go into auburn’s spot in the west was to keep the BAMA/ Auburn and BAMA/ Tennessee rivalries intact. Your post actually presents two balanced divisions. I move for a 10 game conference schedule every year, with one permanent cross-division rival and two rotating opponents, plus one of your non-conference games must be vs a P5 team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Valhalla said: It’s in ESPN’s best interest to be rid of it too. Honestly, other than the money, what good has the LHN done for UT? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stoney said: Big12>>>>Pac12???? I kinda think so. This x1000 I would rather Oklahoma disband the football program than be in the PAC 12. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stoney said: Honestly, other than the money, what good has the LHN done for UT? It allows my brother-in-law to watch the 2005 Rose Bowl at least once a week... and text me every time he does so. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Valhalla said: This x1000 I would rather Oklahoma disband the football program than be in the PAC 12. That's a bit extreme, but I see your point. I mean, other than "branding" it's not fundamentally different than joining the WAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, trueblue82 said: That makes sense. The biggest reason Missouri didn’t go into auburn’s spot in the west was to keep the BAMA/ Auburn and BAMA/ Tennessee rivalries intact. Your post actually presents two balanced divisions. I move for a 10 game conference schedule every year, with one permanent cross-division rival and two rotating opponents, plus one of your non-conference games must be vs a P5 team. If this happens it would be interesting to use the “pod” system instead of the division system. You would play the three other teams in your pod every year and then you could figure out how you want to rotate for the other 6 conferences games. Pod 1: Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Arkansas. Pod 2: LSU, Ole Miss, Miss State, Alabama Pod 3: Auburn, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina Pod 4: Missouri, Tennessee, Vandy, Kentucky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I think OU joining the SEC is more likely than Texas. Texas would have to be willing to do away with the LHN. Not sure they are willing to do that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lobo97 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I also believe that IF this happened, it would be the worst for A&M. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Lobo97 said: I think OU joining the SEC is more likely than Texas. Texas would have to be willing to do away with the LHN. Not sure they are willing to do that. That’s not a lifetime deal. It is halfway over at this point and it’s not getting renewed at that rate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuddyGarrity Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, LOL said: It allows my brother-in-law to watch the 2005 Rose Bowl at least once a week... and text me every time he does so. I hope he doesn't give score updates like one of my classmates does from time to time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Lobo97 said: I also believe that IF this happened, it would be the worst for A&M. Bad for Arkansas too IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Valhalla said: Bad for Arkansas too IMO. Yes, but the one advantage A&M has had recruiting in Texas is conference affiliation. Being able to pitch playing in the SEC, while still staying close to home. That would obviously go out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Just now, Lobo97 said: Yes, but the one advantage A&M has had recruiting in Texas is conference affiliation. Being able to pitch playing in the SEC, while still staying close to home. That would obviously go out the window. That’s really all Texas A&M has to hold on to so far. They will fight the hardest to keep this from happening for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Valhalla said: Bad for Arkansas too IMO. @MrBuddyGarrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuddyGarrity Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 If this were to happen how likely is it that Colorado and Nebraska try to get back into the Big12-2? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lobo97 said: Yes, but the one advantage A&M has had recruiting in Texas is conference affiliation. Being able to pitch playing in the SEC, while still staying close to home. That would obviously go out the window. 1 minute ago, Valhalla said: That’s really all Texas A&M has to hold on to so far. They will fight the hardest to keep this from happening for sure. That and throw in the NIL stuff, this might not be too good for Aggieland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuddyGarrity Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Stoney said: @MrBuddyGarrity Yeah i seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Just now, MrBuddyGarrity said: If this were to happen how likely is it that Colorado and Nebraska try to get back into the Big12-2? What happens to the Kansas’ and Baylor’s and Iowa State’s? Head to C-USA or wherever SMU is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, MrBuddyGarrity said: If this were to happen how likely is it that Colorado and Nebraska try to get back into the Big12-2? 4 minutes ago, Stoney said: What happens to the Kansas’ and Baylor’s and Iowa State’s? Head to C-USA or wherever SMU is? So, to go all-in on the wild-eyed speculation... let's say, by some bizarre development, UT is not part of the deal but OU does go to the SEC. And, what the hell, let's say that somehow Okie State piggybacks on the deal: what would this new Big XII/old SEC look like? Where would the conference (UT) brass look to re-bolster and keep the ship afloat? At least for a couple years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stoney said: What happens to the Kansas’ and Baylor’s and Iowa State’s? Head to C-USA or wherever SMU is? There is a world where the Big 12 stills survives as a better version of the American basically. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Valhalla said: That’s really all Texas A&M has to hold on to so far. They will fight the hardest to keep this from happening for sure. Oh, I'm sure of that. From an SEC perspective, however, adding Texas and OU would be huge for them. Those two brands are far bigger than A&M. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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