Conference realignment- again

[stlfisher]

I think something is going on with OU and the Big 12. Not exactly sure, but quite a bit of smoke for there to be nothing. Rumors seem to be circulating of several different possibilities. Boren's recent comments only fueled the fire again.

Scenario # 1

OU to the SEC and UT to the BIG

Scenario #2

OU and OSU to the SEC UT and KU to the B1G

Scenario # 3

4 teams to the PAC OU and UT to the B1G

Personally, I think OU is attempting to find homes for at least 8 of there conference mates so they can vote to dissolve the Big 12. This makes the most sense since the remaining Big 12 teams likely will be split up amongst the remaining conferences. If that can't be accomplished I think they may go ahead and try to move on their own. I don't think UT and SEC will ever happen so I think Texas to the B1G or PAC 12 seems likely. KU would seem to fit with the BIG. I don't think the SEC would take OU and OSU because of redunancy, but they might take one. I am not sure who they take as the 16th school though.

Personally, I would want OU and KU from the Big 12.

[Al Agnew]

I've seen the rumors, too. Most mentioned scenario seems to be Texas to the PAC, OU to the SEC, and everybody else scrambling. But conventional wisdom has it that the SEC isn't much interested in OU because their regional TV market isn't big enough. It also has it that OU doesn't want to go anywhere without Okie Light, and the SEC is definitely not interested in two teams from OK. SEC isn't much interested in Texas because of UT's insistence on keeping the Longhorn Network.

The whole thing is getting crazier and crazier, and I'd think a lot of Big 12 schools are getting nervous again.

[BATCAB27]

KU isn't going to the SEC, then they'd have to play Mizzou again...

[stlfisher]

I've seen the rumors, too. Most mentioned scenario seems to be Texas to the PAC, OU to the SEC, and everybody else scrambling. But conventional wisdom has it that the SEC isn't much interested in OU because their regional TV market isn't big enough. It also has it that OU doesn't want to go anywhere without Okie Light, and the SEC is definitely not interested in two teams from OK. SEC isn't much interested in Texas because of UT's insistence on keeping the Longhorn Network.

The whole thing is getting crazier and crazier, and I'd think a lot of Big 12 schools are getting nervous again.

Yeah, some of the scenarios/rumors are just nuts. It will be really interesting to see how it all unfolds in the end. Boren's comments regarding the LHN certainly hint at some frustration between OU and Texas. I think Texas is fine with the status quo or adding other Texas schools, and clearly OU is not. If OU could I think they would leave now, but lots of issues complicating the move. The ACC is also having trouble getting their conference network together and the grant of rights for that conference is contingent on that happening. There could be some growing discontent and easy out there as well.

I really think Texas will avoid a move at all costs unless they have too. Even if OU would leave Texas would be fine reinventing the SWC part II if given the opportunity. Texas has to be king. The BIG 10 or Pac 12 could go crazy and start taking Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU, Kstate, Iowa State, in an attempt to force Texas's hand. That is another crazy scenario floating around. I just don't see any conference taking Texas with the LHN and I don't see Texas giving that up unless they have too. In the meantime the rest of the Big 12 is held hostage.

[PigSooner]

OU was invited to the SEC in 2012 when A&M and MO left the BIG XII - but OU and OSU are a package deal.

IMO anything over 12 teams in a conference is too big. A&M entered the SEC in 2012, Georgia won't play at Kyle field until 2024.

[stlfisher]

OU was invited to the SEC in 2012 when A&M and MO left the BIG XII - but OU and OSU are a package deal.

IMO anything over 12 teams in a conference is too big. A&M entered the SEC in 2012, Georgia won't play at Kyle field until 2024.

14 is an odd number for sure. 12 or 16 is much better. With a pod system in a 16 team conference you play each school every three years and everyone in your division plays the exact same schedule.