If you didn't understand exactly what I meant, Tornado, heaven help you. Obviously, what I meant is that Texas gets their network (which I would think will make it more difficult for the Big 12 Lite to negotiate a good network deal for the conference), plus the existing agreement on revenue sharing stays unchanged. What this means is that Texas will continue to get the largest share when the new television agreement is inked, plus they will get a reported additional $5 to $8 million from their proposed Longhorns Network. Pretty sweet deal if your name is DeLoss Dodds, I guess.
Yes, it could be argued that it is good for Iowa State if the Big 12 remains in existence moving forward, but don't be deceived, Texas is clearly in the "cat bird seat" and will continue to push for and get everything they want, at the expense of the other conference schools. Dan "What can we do for you today, Texas?" Beebee will ensure the Horns get everything they want!
Honestly, I feel very badly for Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State and Baylor. As much as I really have never had great love for the Big 10, as a Nebraska fan, I am extremely pleased that the Huskers no longer will have to be in a conference that includes Texas. And believe me, it has absolutely nothing to do with their recent dominance in football. Absolutely nothing! Over the past 12-14 years, I just have come to loathe the University of Texas because of it's strong-arming of the Big 12 Conference. Give them time. If they don't destroy the Big 12 today, they will eventually.
