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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Feb 11, 2010 2:19pm
Makes sense as far as academics go, as well.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Feb 11, 2010 2:27pm
haha, NO WAY it'll happen.
Texas having to travel to Wisky, Ohio, Michigan, and some others in November?
Texas having to travel to Wisky, Ohio, Michigan, and some others in November?
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detectivegibbles
Posts: 337
Feb 11, 2010 2:29pm
They would be smart so they wouldn't have to travel ALL of those places in one season, but regardless they will have some traveling to do.LTrain23 wrote: haha, NO WAY it'll happen.
Texas having to travel to Wisky, Ohio, Michigan, and some others in November?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 11, 2010 2:35pm
I think an extra 20 mill or so might make them care less about traveling.LTrain23 wrote: haha, NO WAY it'll happen.
Texas having to travel to Wisky, Ohio, Michigan, and some others in November?
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Feb 11, 2010 2:37pm
Oh, no way? I thought one team played all it's road games in the same season :-/detectivegibbles wrote:They would be smart so they wouldn't have to travel ALL of those places in one season, but regardless they will have some traveling to do.LTrain23 wrote: haha, NO WAY it'll happen.
Texas having to travel to Wisky, Ohio, Michigan, and some others in November?
Obviously, it's pretty easy to understand what I meant by that statement.
I guarantee this doesn't happen..
And if I'm wrong, sweet.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Feb 11, 2010 2:38pm
The distance wasn't my point. My point was the cold weather.SportsAndLady wrote:I think an extra 20 mill or so might make them care less about traveling.LTrain23 wrote: haha, NO WAY it'll happen.
Texas having to travel to Wisky, Ohio, Michigan, and some others in November?
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Feb 11, 2010 2:44pm
No,No, No...I thought we all knew that there's no way in hell a team that doesn't border a Big Ten state could join the conference.
I thought that was common knowledge around here.
I thought that was common knowledge around here.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Feb 11, 2010 3:02pm
The Big10 would have to expaind to 14 if the take Texas. No way does A&M let them go without them. The Texas legislature is made up of a lot of Aggie alums. There will be a lot of political fallout on UT if they do not insist on A&M going with them.
The Big12 could very well have a different look in a few years. With Missouri and Texas in Big 10 talks (as well as a couple others as I have noted) and Colorado being a candidate for the Pac10, the B12 will have to go to survivor mode.
The Big12 could very well have a different look in a few years. With Missouri and Texas in Big 10 talks (as well as a couple others as I have noted) and Colorado being a candidate for the Pac10, the B12 will have to go to survivor mode.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 11, 2010 3:07pm
That's what I was thinking. Haha. Just goes to show you that there can always be exceptions to the rule. That would be awesome if Texas joins, but like others have said, I really doubt that they will. I would say that some other Texas/Big 12 schools would have to join also.Strapping Young Lad wrote: No,No, No...I thought we all knew that there's no way in hell a team that doesn't border a Big Ten state could join the conference.
I thought that was common knowledge around here.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Feb 11, 2010 3:19pm
Cowherd was having a wet dream over it--he was lovin' on just the thought of it...
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Feb 11, 2010 3:44pm
I can't stand listening to him. I always have to change the channel at lunch.vball10set wrote: Cowherd was having a wet dream over it--he was lovin' on just the thought of it...
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 11, 2010 4:02pm
I know alot of people that don't like him, I always enjoy listening to himFatHobbit wrote:I can't stand listening to him. I always have to change the channel at lunch.vball10set wrote: Cowherd was having a wet dream over it--he was lovin' on just the thought of it...
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Feb 11, 2010 6:00pm
This move would definitely give Texas a advantage to the big time recruits in the north
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 11, 2010 6:05pm
Maybe we should get LSU in the Big Ten so Penn State can beat them every year LOL
gibby08
Posts: 1,581
Feb 11, 2010 6:21pm
1.This makes NO SENSE AT ALL
2.Ohio State's run as the top dog in the Big 10 would be over
2.Ohio State's run as the top dog in the Big 10 would be over
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Feb 11, 2010 6:27pm
readgibby08 wrote: 1.This makes NO SENSE AT ALL
2.Ohio State's run as the top dog in the Big 10 would be over
http://frankthetank.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/the-big-ten-expansion-index-a-different-shade-of-orange/
gibby08
Posts: 1,581
Feb 11, 2010 6:33pm
I don't give a damn what a blogger says....
This make NO SENSE
This make NO SENSE
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Feb 11, 2010 6:36pm
it helps explain why this would be a good move for texas and the big tengibby08 wrote: I don't give a damn what a blogger says....
This make NO SENSE
Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
Feb 11, 2010 6:41pm
What doesn't make sense?
It's a huge financial win for Texas -- and would likely lead to the same kind of financial win for the rest of the Big Ten.
Why is that so hard to understand?
Factor in the academic side of things -- where Texas is far and away a better academic school than most of the Big 12 -- and is actually a strong fit with the Big Ten, and it makes even more sense.
Just because YOU don't think it makes sense, doesn't make it so.
It's a huge financial win for Texas -- and would likely lead to the same kind of financial win for the rest of the Big Ten.
Why is that so hard to understand?
Factor in the academic side of things -- where Texas is far and away a better academic school than most of the Big 12 -- and is actually a strong fit with the Big Ten, and it makes even more sense.
Just because YOU don't think it makes sense, doesn't make it so.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Feb 11, 2010 6:47pm
Yes it does.gibby08 wrote: I don't give a damn what a blogger says....
This make NO SENSE
Put aside the pure athletic aspect of it. Yes it seems like a far travel for games and some rivalries would be ruined.
BUT, its all about the benjamin's baby. Texas and the B10 would gain so much financially that it would trump most of the other aspects.
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
Feb 11, 2010 6:48pm
When Penn State joined the Big Ten everyone said they would dominate the conference. How has that worked out?gibby08 wrote: 1.This makes NO SENSE AT ALL
2.Ohio State's run as the top dog in the Big 10 would be over
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Feb 11, 2010 6:55pm
Lol prob be just like FSU and Miami. Everyone will be like OMG you guys are gonna be insane now!!! And then them and like Penn state will become terrible for at least 5 years.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 11, 2010 7:00pm
It's a solid article. And it actually makes alot of sense. Especially financially for Texas. The Big 12 has a terrible media contract.gibby08 wrote: I don't give a damn what a blogger says....
This make NO SENSE
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Feb 11, 2010 7:04pm
Haha...yeah The Ohio State is The definition of pissed right now.
Whatdya mean we're gonna have to play a real championnship contender every year?!?!?!
Tressels lookin' for his the first plane outta Columbus when this goes down....
Whatdya mean we're gonna have to play a real championnship contender every year?!?!?!
Tressels lookin' for his the first plane outta Columbus when this goes down....
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Feb 11, 2010 7:06pm
No, actually I guarantee he would be welcoming Texas right now.Strapping Young Lad wrote: Haha...yeah The Ohio State is The definition of pissed right now.
Whatdya mean we're gonna have to play a real championnship contender every year?!?!?!
Tressels lookin' for his the first plane outta Columbus when this goes down....
OSU and Texas went 1-1 in their two game series. Then both teams played a great Fiesta Bowl two years ago when both teams held a lead late in the 4th quarter.
I highly doubt Tressel is worried about Texas and Mack Brown joining the B10.