Texas in the big 10?

[HogDawg]

The Big 10 having their own network helps. You also have to wonder where he is getting the numbers.

But look at the markets. UT, A&M, Baylor (for what they draw) all share the same market (a big one).

TT has . . . Lubbock. Nebraska gets you the whole state, but even that doesn't compare to eastern schools. ISU gives you very little. MizzU and UC give you something decent. OU and OSU together give you all of Oklahoma, but that isn't a hugely populated state.

On the other hand, in the Big 10, you've got Chicago (and the rest of the state) lined up, all of Michigan, all of Ohio, all of Minnesota, all of Wis., a good portion of Pennsylvannia, all of Indiana.

TV contracts are all about eyeballs (potential eyeballs).

You sound lke you're DESPERATE to "sell it" to us.....but it's still ABSURD. Give it up. It's pure nonsense.


HD

[DONW]

This is a rumor started to try to make the Big 10 look better than they are.

[champion110]

Texas will stay in the B12. This story is too ridiculous to happen. They love their current rivalries will all the B12 members, especially A&M, Oklahoma, and TT. Those are HUGE. Texas would not do this unless the conference looked like it was going to be totally demolished by a huge raid - more than just 2 schools.

[glm47]

If this rumor has legs . . .
This is all about the Big 10 Network (and channel) trying to find ways to rival the ESPN/SEC network.
Texas is the only academically qualified institution with a brand athletic department that catches the attention of the Michigan/Ohio State/Penn State big heads.
Texas carries more-than-enough weight in the DFW-Houston-San Antonio TV markets to be noticed.. . . . and it allows the Big Ten to grab some action from the Latinos, the nation's fastest growing population segment.

What's puzzling to me is the Big 10 would be ignoring Rutgers and the NYC market to look south to the Horns in their quest to expand.

Texas in the Big 10 is as big a reach geographically and as culturally diverse as LA TECH being in the WAC.

Colin Cowherd says it because Rutgers could not deliver NYC market, baseball would still be king, even during football season.

[Dawgpix]

Colin Cowherd says it because Rutgers could not deliver NYC market, baseball would still be king, even during football season.

Only terds pay attention to wind-change 'herd.:icon_wink:

[Beaver-Dog]

Colin Cowherd says it because Rutgers could not deliver NYC market, baseball would still be king, even during football season.

He also said the Colts were going to win.

[techman05]

How many of you actually watch the Big 10 and pay attention. I know I watch just to get through the day until the other conferences play, but if I miss the game while I am in the deer stand, I don't get upset over it.

[inudesu]

You sound lke you're DESPERATE to "sell it" to us.....but it's still ABSURD. Give it up. It's pure nonsense.


HD

I don't really expect you to read threads or even individual posts before commenting, much less notice any context, but I have said numerous times that I don't expect this to happen. I am just giving the reasoning why anyone is even suggesting it.

[inudesu]

You're wasting your time. Texas already has a ton of money. In fact, the UT football program already makes more money than any school in the country. It's everybody else that needs the money....not UT. :icon_wink:


HD

Is that how rich people/programs usually think? No thanks, I have enough money? You can make a lot of arguments about why UT would never join the Big 10, but is "they have so much money that they aren't interested in making more," really a valid one?

[GatorDawg]

I don't think this is all about athletics. While the money in the Big 10 (11) would be better for athletics (because of the tv deal) .... a move to the big 10 would represent a boost for academics as well... they would become a member university of the CIC and have immediate access to big time money for research and etc.

And as liberal as Austin, TX is, this would help keep the Academia .edu guys happy and take pressure off the school spending so much on athletics.


http://www.cic.net/Home.aspx

Best post in this thread.

Texas approached the Big Ten before the Big XII formed. Texas was interested in switching from the SWC to either Big Ten or Pac 10 for the academic prestige.

[SicemDawgz]

I just don't see a lot of alum's being excited about switching to a conference with the closest mate being Illinois. That would make it extremely hard for road trips for fans in todays economy.

[GatorDawg]

I just don't see a lot of alum's being excited about switching to a conference with the closest mate being Illinois. That would make it extremely hard for road trips for fans in todays economy.

Iowa. But point is obviously taken.

I'm curious how big of a deal that actually is. Texas is such a big university that they probably have a lot of graduates throughout the country.

[GatorDawg]

Texas in the Big Ten is a better geographic fit than Tech in the WAC.

[SicemDawgz]

Iowa. But point is obviously taken.

I'm curious how big of a deal that actually is. Texas is such a big university that they probably have a lot of graduates throughout the country.

They do have lots of alum all over the country but you would figure that there biggest fan base is in Texas. I hear everything is bigger there.

Another point is that in most years if they win the Big 12 and go undefeated or lose one game, there chances are better at getting a bid to the NC. I think the Big 12 now is argueably a better football conference than the Big 10. Now if Texas were to switch, it would probably balance the scale or maybe tilt it toward the Big 10 (or whatever they will call it). But I guess if they did go they would then have a championship game....... it ain't happening though.

[SicemDawgz]

Texas in the Big Ten is a better geographic fit than Tech in the WAC.

Obviously that wasn't the case when we got in though. UTEP, Tulsa, Rice and SMU have split since we got in.