the talent base from texas is just far too great. unlike other talent-rich states like california and florida, the longhorns are and always will be the main program in that state. why would kids wanna go to texas tech or baylor when they can compete EVERY year at texas. florida state has to deal with florida and miami. USC has UCLA, standford, cal, and others to deal with. texas doesnt have to deal with it as much, so they end up with all the talent.