This Texas/Super conference thing has......

**Clonehomer** · 02-16-2010, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

But we lack the Big 10's "every single game on TV no matter how bad the two teams playing in it are". The two worst teams in the Big 10 will make be on TV, no matter what with the B10 Network. The ISU/TAMU game wasn't on ANYWHERE and they both made a bowl. The Big 12 needs a way to get every game on TV.

The revenue sharing would be GREAT, but I think it's a harder sell. How the hell did tOSU and Michigan ever sign on to that?

For this very reason, I think that for the next TV deal, the Big12 needs to talk to NBC. Their family of networks would be a great place to put all conference games on. Then you could start the talks with Comcast about adding a Big12 network in the future.

**Al_4_State** · 02-16-2010, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk

A better question would be why did the AD's of the Big 12 (or whoever) sign a deal where the the lower tier schools get the bottom of the barrel? The AD's at places like ISU, Baylor, K-State, etc.., had to know what they were signing up for.

Good question. How long has the Big 10 been in the business of revenue sharing? Perhaps it was unheard of in 1995. I have no idea.

Originally Posted by Clonehomer

For this very reason, I think that for the next TV deal, the Big12 needs to talk to NBC. Their family of networks would be a great place to put all conference games on. Then you could start the talks with Comcast about adding a Big12 network in the future.

This would be a great idea. NBC could be doing so much more than showing the one Notre Dame game that they show.

**Tornado man** · 02-16-2010, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk

A better question would be why did the AD's of the Big 12 (or whoever) sign a deal where the the lower tier schools get the bottom of the barrel? The AD's at places like ISU, Baylor, K-State, etc.., had to know what they were signing up for.

And their alternative was.....? The schools you listed have no leverage; we're all dependent on the Texas, OU, and NU bowl money and revenue.

**cmhawks99** · 02-17-2010, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by CYdTracked

I'm surprised why Texas would even want to leave the conference. They are competitive in about every sport and they benefit the most from the TV deal since they are always on the tube and have the biggest budget in the conferece. Can't imagine another conference is going to be able to sweeten that deal anymore right? If they went to the Big 10 they'd probably kill everyone in FB because of the talent base they recruit out of compared to the midwest teams.

I'm starting to become a little concerned with the future of the Big 12 with some of the rumors floating around. Would hate to see the Big schools leave because I doubt the Big 12 would ever be able to replace them with a school nearly as good which would hurt the conference with bowl bids and NCAA tourney bids too.

Although I'm on record for saying they will consider it I still don't think they'll go. For one thing, and this might be unpopular, but in truth your above statement isn't 100% accurate. Yes Texas has "The" recruiting base. The problem is as a rule the Big 10 teams have been producing way more NFL talent than all but Texas and certainly tOSU is on par with them. There are three teams in the south Okie St-13, TT-7 and Baylor-7 whom togethere have less NFL alumni than Iowa. In the North ISU with 7, KU-6 & Mizzou have 13 which places the 6 of them together only marginally ahead of Texas' total of 42....So Texas will actually be facing more talent on average, not necessarily better teams per se as Big 10 QB play has been horrendous but certainly more NFL caliber athletes.

When you throw in a change of venue and weather who knows? Obviously it isn't a no-brainer either way but I say they don't eventually go. For the Big 12 and ISU though the worst thing that could happen is it turns into a power play for Texas to rob even more from the poor.

Texas

**bellzisu** · 02-17-2010, 10:32 PM

The original poster said Texas is lining themselves up for a power play.... Power play for what??? They already write the rules for the Big 12. They make the most money. All big 12 north schools subsidize them.

ISU would be better off if they left. They have wayyyyyy to much pull in one conference.

**jbhtexas** · 02-18-2010, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by bellzisu

The original poster said Texas is lining themselves up for a power play.... Power play for what??? They already write the rules for the Big 12. They make the most money. Texas subsidizes all big 12 north schools

Fixed it for you...

Originally Posted by bellzisu

ISU would be better off if they left.

Clearly, ISU would be better off without their equal share of the $8+ million that UT brought in for playing in the BCS chamption ship game...