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**Saulbadguy** · 09-12-2011, 07:57 AM

The old one has AIDS.

Anyways, Chip Brown from Orangebloods.com reports OU may apply to the Pac-12 by the end of the month.

Oklahoma will apply for membership to the Pac-12 before the end of the month, and Oklahoma State is expected to follow suit, a source close to OU's administration told Orangebloods.com.

Even though Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said Friday the Pac-12 was not interested in expansion at this time, OU's board of regents is fed up with the instability in the Big 12, the source said.

The OU board of regents will meet within two weeks to formalize plans to apply for membership to the Pac-12, the source said.

Messages left Sunday night with OU athletic director Joe Castiglione and Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder were not immediately returned.

If OU follows through with what appears to be a unanimous sentiment on the seven-member Oklahoma board of regents to leave the Big 12, realignment in college athletics could be heating back up. OU's application would be matched by an application from Oklahoma State, the source said, even though OSU president Burns Hargis and mega-booster Boone Pickens both voiced their support for the Big 12 last Thursday.

There is differing sentiment about if the Pac-12 presidents and chancellors are ready to expand again after bringing in Colorado and Utah last year and landing $3 billion TV contracts from Fox and ESPN. Colorado president Bruce Benson told reporters last week CU would be opposed to any expansion that might bring about east and west divisions in the Pac-12.

Currently, there are north and south divisions in the Pac-12. If OU and OSU were to join, Larry Scott would have to get creative.

Scott's orginal plan last summer was to bring in Colorado, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State and put them in an eastern division with Arizona and Arizona State. The old Pac-8 schools (USC, UCLA, Cal, Stanford, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State) were to be in the west division.

Colorado made the move in June 2010, but when Texas A&M was not on board to go west, the Big 12 came back together with the help of its television partners (ABC/ESPN and Fox).

If Oklahoma and Oklahoma State were accepted into the Pac-12, there would undoubtedly be a hope by Larry Scott that Texas would join the league. But Texas sources have indicated UT is determined to hang onto the Longhorn Network, which would not be permissible in the Pac-12 in its current form.

Texas sources continue to indicate to Orangebloods.com that if the Big 12 falls apart, the Longhorns would consider "all options."

Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe held an emergency conference call 10 days ago with league presidents excluding Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M and asked the other league presidents to "work on Texas" because Beebe didn't think the Pac-12 would take Oklahoma without Texas.

Now, it appears OU is willing to take its chances with the Pac-12 with or without Texas.

There seemed to be a temporary pause in any possible shifting of the college athletics' landscape when Baylor led a charge to tie up Texas A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference in legal red tape. BU refused to waive its right to sue the SEC over A&M's departure from the Big 12, and the SEC said it would not admit Texas A&M until it had been cleared of any potential lawsuits.

Baylor, Kansas and Iowa State have indicated they will not waive their right to sue the SEC.

It's unclear if an application by OU to the Pac-12 would draw the same threats of litigation against the Pac-12 from those Big 12 schools.

Stay tuned.

|Zach| · 09-26-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

Was undefeated this year?

lol.

Here it is. The first ever NCAA 3-0 trophy.

duncan_idaho · 09-26-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Remember when Iowa St....

ALMOST beat Florida State in a bowl game, when Seneca Wallace was the QB?

That was the high point of the Dan McCarney era. Almost beating FSU on a play that MIGHT have been a touchdown.

And the Dan McCarney era is the height of Iowa State football.

I feel a little for ISU fans, though. I've always had good dealings with them, and they're completely screwed on this deal.

RustShack · 09-26-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

ALMOST beat Florida State in a bowl game, when Seneca Wallace was the QB?

That was the high point of the Dan McCarney era. Almost beating FSU on a play that MIGHT have been a touchdown.

And the Dan McCarney era is the height of Iowa State football.

I feel a little for ISU fans, though. I've always had good dealings with them, and they're completely screwed on this deal.

He was a good coach to have. Brought ISU up a little. But Rhoads is the guy to take ISU to the next level. Its just too bad we passed on him the first time around and hired Chiz instead.

ChiefsCountry · 09-26-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

ALMOST beat Florida State in a bowl game, when Seneca Wallace was the QB?

That was the high point of the Dan McCarney era. Almost beating FSU on a play that MIGHT have been a touchdown.

And the Dan McCarney era is the height of Iowa State football.

I feel a little for ISU fans, though. I've always had good dealings with them, and they're completely screwed on this deal.

That wasn't a bowl game, it was at Arrowhead.

**Saul Good** · 09-26-2011, 05:04 PM

That might have been the season opener.

duncan_idaho · 09-26-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Wow, I would have said like 45.

I would take Gary Pinkel in a cage match against every coach in the Big 12.

Except Bob Stoops. He'd find a way to cheat and have someone slip him brass knuckles or something.

**Saul Good** · 09-26-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

lol.

Here it is. The first ever NCAA 3-0 trophy.

Where is the corn?

|Zach| · 09-26-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I would take Gary Pinkel in a cage match against every coach in the Big 12.

Except Bob Stoops. He'd find a way to cheat and have someone slip him brass knuckles or something.

Bambi · 09-26-2011, 05:34 PM

Does anyone have the audio of the OSU fans chanting "Big 12" over the ABC broadcast last saturday at the aTm field?

Heard its pretty hilarious

Bambi · 09-26-2011, 05:39 PM

some good twittering going on...

@ChipBrownOB
A&M AD Bill Byrne to #SEC commish Mike Slive: "When you face the Aggies, you better tape your ankles. Because we intend to win."

@KUTheShiver
A&M brings a crapton of fans and money - and they present no threat to our football powerhouse programs. #whattheSECreallywantstosay

**Saul Good** · 09-26-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

some good twittering going on...

@ChipBrownOB
A&M AD Bill Byrne to #SEC commish Mike Slive: "When you face the Aggies, you better tape your ankles. Because we intend to win."

@KUTheShiver
A&M brings a crapton of fans and money - and they present no threat to our football powerhouse programs. #whattheSECreallywantstosay

The girl that nobody even considered inviting to the dance is making fun of the prom queen's dress. How cute.

ChiefsCountry · 09-26-2011, 06:31 PM

Looks like Louisville is going to be the one to replace A&M.

Bambi · 09-26-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

The girl that nobody even considered inviting to the dance is making fun of the prom queen's dress. How cute.

We'll never know.

At least I don't have boosters out claiming invites to conferences when in fact no one ever wanted a team thats never won shit.

nighty night

Bambi · 09-26-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Looks like Louisville is going to be the one to replace A&M.

Great pick up.

I certainly hope this one pans out.

About time we got another bball power in here.

Their BCS win doesn't hurt either.

Frazod · 09-26-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

We'll never know.

At least I don't have boosters out claiming invites to conferences when in fact no one ever wanted a team thats never won shit.

nighty night

You're such a cute little KUnt when you get all butthurt.

09-12-2011, 07:57 AM
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Saulbadguy's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2003	New Conference re-alignment thread The old one has AIDS. Anyways, Chip Brown from Orangebloods.com reports OU may apply to the Pac-12 by the end of the month. Oklahoma will apply for membership to the Pac-12 before the end of the month, and Oklahoma State is expected to follow suit, a source close to OU's administration told Orangebloods.com. Even though Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said Friday the Pac-12 was not interested in expansion at this time, OU's board of regents is fed up with the instability in the Big 12, the source said. The OU board of regents will meet within two weeks to formalize plans to apply for membership to the Pac-12, the source said. Messages left Sunday night with OU athletic director Joe Castiglione and Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder were not immediately returned. If OU follows through with what appears to be a unanimous sentiment on the seven-member Oklahoma board of regents to leave the Big 12, realignment in college athletics could be heating back up. OU's application would be matched by an application from Oklahoma State, the source said, even though OSU president Burns Hargis and mega-booster Boone Pickens both voiced their support for the Big 12 last Thursday. There is differing sentiment about if the Pac-12 presidents and chancellors are ready to expand again after bringing in Colorado and Utah last year and landing $3 billion TV contracts from Fox and ESPN. Colorado president Bruce Benson told reporters last week CU would be opposed to any expansion that might bring about east and west divisions in the Pac-12. Currently, there are north and south divisions in the Pac-12. If OU and OSU were to join, Larry Scott would have to get creative. Scott's orginal plan last summer was to bring in Colorado, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State and put them in an eastern division with Arizona and Arizona State. The old Pac-8 schools (USC, UCLA, Cal, Stanford, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State) were to be in the west division. Colorado made the move in June 2010, but when Texas A&M was not on board to go west, the Big 12 came back together with the help of its television partners (ABC/ESPN and Fox). If Oklahoma and Oklahoma State were accepted into the Pac-12, there would undoubtedly be a hope by Larry Scott that Texas would join the league. But Texas sources have indicated UT is determined to hang onto the Longhorn Network, which would not be permissible in the Pac-12 in its current form. Texas sources continue to indicate to Orangebloods.com that if the Big 12 falls apart, the Longhorns would consider "all options." Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe held an emergency conference call 10 days ago with league presidents excluding Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M and asked the other league presidents to "work on Texas" because Beebe didn't think the Pac-12 would take Oklahoma without Texas. Now, it appears OU is willing to take its chances with the Pac-12 with or without Texas. There seemed to be a temporary pause in any possible shifting of the college athletics' landscape when Baylor led a charge to tie up Texas A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference in legal red tape. BU refused to waive its right to sue the SEC over A&M's departure from the Big 12, and the SEC said it would not admit Texas A&M until it had been cleared of any potential lawsuits. Baylor, Kansas and Iowa State have indicated they will not waive their right to sue the SEC. It's unclear if an application by OU to the Pac-12 would draw the same threats of litigation against the Pac-12 from those Big 12 schools. Stay tuned.
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Bambi Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City	some good twittering going on... @ChipBrownOB A&M AD Bill Byrne to #SEC commish Mike Slive: "When you face the Aggies, you better tape your ankles. Because we intend to win." @KUTheShiver A&M brings a crapton of fans and money - and they present no threat to our football powerhouse programs. #whattheSECreallywantstosay
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ChiefsCountry The Insider ChiefsCountry's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks	Looks like Louisville is going to be the one to replace A&M.
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