OmahaPlaya Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I think the SEC does have it's own network although it's mainly a syndicated package and not a dedicated channel like BTN. I just don't see Texas having many options and I sure hope the B1G doesn't take them in. Quote Link to comment
Nebula Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 If you guys think Jim Delaney has any interest in playing the ut politics game you're crazy. Texas will join the B1G the day Kim Kardashian makes a discovery in physics that alters the way we view the universe forever. Quote Link to comment
Hogs-n-Huskers Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I don't know if even the SEC would take Texas and all its baggage. I just don't see the SEC schools being willing to accept the LongHorn Network either... The SEC would not; Slive has been adamant that the SEC expands only with unanimity on behalf of all member institutions. Arkansas would veto it, and would have that backed by TAMU, if they're included in the conference. Happiness, as Husker fans know, is Austin and it's cronies in the rear-view mirror. Quote Link to comment
Buckeyeboy45 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 schadjoe Joe Schad RT @TeddyGreenstein: Delany also confirmed that SEC expansion would not affect Big Ten -- for now: "We have closed down active expansion." 51 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply I found this on Joe Schad's twitter. I have a feeling things are being discussed behind closed doors because Jim Delany isn't the type to sit idle. Quote Link to comment
Husker_x Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 schadjoe Joe Schad RT @TeddyGreenstein: Delany also confirmed that SEC expansion would not affect Big Ten -- for now: "We have closed down active expansion." 51 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply I found this on Joe Schad's twitter. I have a feeling things are being discussed behind closed doors because Jim Delany isn't the type to sit idle. I think we'd find inactive expansion would become very active if the superconference world emerges as quickly as it might. I think we have time, personally, and we all know that whatever Delany says, the man is a gamer and will be ready. The B1G is in a perfect position. No need to expand. We can be very selective. Quote Link to comment
redblooded Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 schadjoe Joe Schad RT @TeddyGreenstein: Delany also confirmed that SEC expansion would not affect Big Ten -- for now: "We have closed down active expansion." 51 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply I found this on Joe Schad's twitter. I have a feeling things are being discussed behind closed doors because Jim Delany isn't the type to sit idle. I think we'd find inactive expansion would become very active if the superconference world emerges as quickly as it might. I think we have time, personally, and we all know that whatever Delany says, the man is a gamer and will be ready. The B1G is in a perfect position. No need to expand. We can be very selective. I'm not so sure. With what the B1G offers both Athletics and Academics wise with the network and CIC respectively, they can be as patient as they want to be. Not many schools that care about being actual schools are not going to take their call if they decide they want to explore another expansion. Quote Link to comment
brotherofalatehusker Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 If you guys think Jim Delaney has any interest in playing the ut politics game you're crazy. Texas will join the B1G the day Kim Kardashian makes a discovery in physics that alters the way we view the universe forever. WHOA!! I didn't realize she had studied physics!!! Quote Link to comment
Buckeyeboy45 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 greggdoyelcbs Gregg Doyel I hear Oklahoma, OK State and 2 other B12 schools approached Big Ten as package and were told no. Academic reasons. greggdoyelcbs Gregg Doyel Big Ten "academic issue:" All its schools are in prestigious Association of American Universities - OU, OSU aren't I can't believe we would tell OU no. I could see OSU, KS, KS St. being told no. Quote Link to comment
huskersrule95 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 greggdoyelcbs Gregg Doyel I hear Oklahoma, OK State and 2 other B12 schools approached Big Ten as package and were told no. Academic reasons. greggdoyelcbs Gregg Doyel Big Ten "academic issue:" All its schools are in prestigious Association of American Universities - OU, OSU aren't I can't believe we would tell OU no. I could see OSU, KS, KS St. being told no. AAU status and academic standards are very important to the BIG. I am not sure if OU could come solo without little brother Okie St coming with them. I have a feeling they are a package deal when it comes to where they end up. Quote Link to comment
Scarlet Overkill Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 They can't be too hung up on AAU status since ND is not an AAU member, AND they knew Nebraska was about to lose their membership, or that's what I was lead to believe anyway. Also - wonder who the OTHER two teams were. I won't sleep until I know. :-) Quote Link to comment
redblooded Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I can't believe we would tell OU no. I could see OSU, KS, KS St. being told no. I can, possibly for academic reasons, but far more likely that nobody is desperate enough to be dictated terms of package deals from the big 12 members at this point. Quote Link to comment
Hercules Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 greggdoyelcbs Gregg Doyel I hear Oklahoma, OK State and 2 other B12 schools approached Big Ten as package and were told no. Academic reasons. greggdoyelcbs Gregg Doyel Big Ten "academic issue:" All its schools are in prestigious Association of American Universities - OU, OSU aren't I can't believe we would tell OU no. I could see OSU, KS, KS St. being told no. We're actually not in the AAU anymore, but OU is still pretty far behind Nebraska in terms of academic prestige. Even though Texas fits the Big Ten better from an academic standpoint, Oklahoma fits better from a cultural standpoint, and their membership in the Big Ten would bring their academic prestige up over time. I don't know who the other 2 Big !2 schools would be... Kansas? Missouri? Both of those schools are in as good of a position academically was Nebraska was. edit: Ah, I missed, "package deal." No way does the Big Ten take a package deal with Oklahoma State. They might bend their academic guidelines enough to take Oklahoma, but not in a package. Quote Link to comment
irafreak Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I find it hard to believe that OU would propose anything to the B1G right now. I don't think they want to go anywhere. Quote Link to comment
Scarlet Overkill Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 I find it hard to believe that OU would propose anything to the B1G right now. I don't think they want to go anywhere. After some logical deductions, if that tweet is true, then the "other two teams" were Texas and Tech. Had to be. OU wants to handcuff itself to UT, and Tech is handcuffed to UT whether they like it or not. Connect the dots and follow the money. Quote Link to comment
okaive Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 OU wanted out last year badly also and tried to go to the SEC, but was told no because they didn't want OSU. OU isn't putting it out Publically as other are that they want out. Quote Link to comment
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