Conference Re-Alignment Thread Part Who Knows

[rspencer86]

Quote: Originally Posted by Perfect Zero

The big thing for me is that I don't want to see Texas Christian fall back into obscurity. It's fine when a small team like Baylor or one of the northern teams comes to visit, but when it comes to teams like Oklahoma and Texas, I fear that it's going to be a virtual home game for them. Not only that, but I'd rather have a chance for first place in a weaker Big East than fourth place in a new Big XII.

That's understandable... I said pretty much the same thing about the possibility of Mizzou going to the SEC. Sure, more money/prestige, but what about your chances of winning?

I still think TCU would do well for themselves in the Big 12.

[Pokes]

Quote: Originally Posted by rspencer86

That's understandable... I said pretty much the same thing about the possibility of Mizzou going to the SEC. Sure, more money/prestige, but what about your chances of winning? I still think TCU would do well for themselves in the Big 12.

I'd think TCU could do better than A&M.

[fsquid]

The ACC application is missing the Dick Vitale section.

[acts238shaun]

I don't see OU and OSU staying for some reason. That's gonna leave the Big12 looking like this...

[DonkeyJote]

I've read that Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State will be asked to sign 5 year agreements to not try to leave. I think that's something a lot of conferences should consider doing. The only conferences that don't have to worry about anyone leaving are the SEC, B1G, and Pac 12.

[Ziza9Noles94]

Quote: Originally Posted by Perfect Zero

The big thing for me is that I don't want to see Texas Christian fall back into obscurity. It's fine when a small team like Baylor or one of the northern teams comes to visit, but when it comes to teams like Oklahoma and Texas, I fear that it's going to be a virtual home game for them. Not only that, but I'd rather have a chance for first place in a weaker Big East than fourth place in a new Big XII.

On the flip side this could be a great way to silence all the critics who said that teams like TCU and Boise didn't belong in the MNC or BCS conversation. Nothing says we belong like playing in a conference with Texas, Oklahoma, Mizzou, etc. Winning that conference or coming out of it with 10+ win seasons will mean more than running the table in the Big East year in and year out.

[Perfect Zero]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ziza9Noles94

On the flip side this could be a great way to silence all the critics who said that teams like TCU and Boise didn't belong in the MNC or BCS conversation. Nothing says we belong like playing in a conference with Texas, Oklahoma, Mizzou, etc. Winning that conference or coming out of it with 10+ win seasons will mean more than running the table in the Big East year in and year out.

Eh, the difference in winning one over the other is the difference between the Fiesta Bowl or the a combination between that and the Orange and Sugar. The only advantage I see is that it could develop rivalries with teams like Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech. The thing I see is that when Oklahoma and Texas leave (and I believe that will happen sooner or latter, no pun intended), then Texas Christian once again will be left holding the bag.

[superjames1992]

Missouri is having a press conference at 6:45 CDT tonight. Will they announce that they are remaining in the Big 12 or going to the SEC? Or will they really shock us in some way by announcing that they have accepted an invitation to the Big 10 (pure speculation on my part)?

[ZB9]

Quote: Originally Posted by superjames1992

Missouri is having a press conference at 6:45 CDT tonight. Will they announce that they are remaining in the Big 12 or going to the SEC? Or will they really shock us in some way by announcing that they have accepted an invitation to the Big 10 (pure speculation on my part)?

It would be entertaining if they played the hat game putting hats on the table from SEC, Big12, and BIG

[rspencer86]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZB9

It would be entertaining if they played the hat game putting hats on the table from SEC, Big12, and BIG

I'd rather they not do this... we get enough heat for allegedly starting this whole fiasco.