As mentioned, Houston doesn't even get a vote yet. That'll come later this year, when we are actual members. We may have soft influence, threatening to leave for the MWC and such, but it's appearing that's not a viable option for us.
Southern Miss blackballed because they whooped our [derrieres]? That's too lame for words. They came out to play and we didn't. Yes, they cost the conference a lot of money, but what were they supposed to do? Throw the game? That was *our* job, evidently. They're in the situation they're in due to financial constraints, lack of a market, and an 0-12 season last year. Despite that, though, they have quite a bit going for them.