To their favor, Houston did have a pretty good run in the late 80's and early 90's. I see Houston as being a lot like TCU. They may not be tough but they'll play you tough and every once in a while, they'll trip you up.
well, they are a big school, so i think that means that once they do get going, they are more likely to be stable. just my thought.
Mind over matter..I could care less who they add or snub. It doesn't matter so long as we are free of the "Texas Entanglements" that are popping up. Same problems SWC strangled itself with. No surprises at all that every school from University of Houston to Corpus Christi Institute of Pole Dancing is banging on their political connections to get a seat at the table. All the wink, nudge, and elbowing going on could turn Texas into the largest mosh pit on the planet.