The Big 12 expansion groundswell

[Armenag]

Monty's claims are actually kind of funny. Not only that Nebraska wants back in, but they want back in as OU leaves. Nebraska gets more money, more prestige, and more stability where they are. All they're missing is their old rivalry with their buddy OU . . .

[creekster]

I can almost see a couple of conference guys and a couple of network guys sitting around drinking scotch and coke and hatching a plan to totally troll Monty.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I can almost see a couple of conference guys and a couple of network guys sitting around drinking scotch and coke and hatching a plan to totally troll Monty.

landpoke told me you drink scotch with club soda.

[YOhio]

landpoke told me you drink scotch with club soda.

I really doubt that landpoke knows how creekster drinks scotch.

[Uncle Ted]

Ding, ding, ding...

Nebraska is not going anywhere. They may be boring, but they aren't stupid.

The AAU thinks otherwise. How's Corn doing on renewing that?

[Paperback Writer]

My take on what occurred with Big 12 expansion is that Boren and OU were committed to the Big 12 and understood expansion was necessary for long-term success. Only to discover that UT is not committed long-term to the Big 12. The Longhorns are out as soon as the grant of rights expire. So it will be UT to the B1G probably with Kansas. OU and Okie St. will join the SEC. Will BYU want to join a conference with the Big 12 leftovers?

To respond to Uncle Ted's AAU question at risk of
Since Texas was instrumental in getting Nebraska kicked out of the AAU, maybe they will help Nebraska get back in once they join the B1G. The reality is though, once a school is out of the AAU, they are out. I've read that the process to kick out Nebraska was so acrimonious that schools like Iowa St., Kansas, Missouri, and Oregon can feel secure that they won't be next.

[Uncle Ted]

LOL... Sooners want UT's help getting into the B1G:

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[Uncle Ted]

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I wonder how he feels about Mid-American Conference expansion when OU and UT leave the Big 12.

[Moliere]

Why would the SEC want okie state? I can see them taking Oklahoma, but OSU gives them nothing. They don't seem like a conference that wants two football programs from podunk Oklahoma. I'd think they'd go after FSU or Clemson before OSU.


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[falafel]

Why would the SEC want okie state? I can see them taking Oklahoma, but OSU gives them nothing. They don't seem like a conference that wants two football programs from podunk Oklahoma. I'd think they'd go after FSU or Clemson before OSU.


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Because they want OU.

[Moliere]

Because they want OU.

So they can't just take OU?


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[Nakoma]

So they can't just take OU?


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Do you think the Oklahoma legislature (and T. Boone) will let it happen unless it's a package deal?

[Moliere]

Do you think the Oklahoma legislature (and T. Boone) will let it happen unless it's a package deal?

Yes

[KillerDog]

I can almost see a couple of conference guys and a couple of network guys sitting around drinking scotch and coke and hatching a plan to totally troll Monty.

I'm sorry, drinking what?

[Paperback Writer]

Do you think the Oklahoma legislature (and T. Boone) will let it happen unless it's a package deal?

Yes

Nope, OU will want to bring Okie State with them to the SEC. FSU already turned down the SEC back when Arkansas joined; South Carolina was then invited. I doubt Clemson would leave the ACC. Maybe West Virginia will try to get invited to the SEC but OU is really the team the SEC wants and would be willing to take Okie St. in order to make that happen.