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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.

ChiefsCountry · 10-21-2011, 11:41 AM

If I was Mizzou I could call Nebraska and get that game in Arrowhead each year.

evenfall · 10-21-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Clearly, Mizzou would not care about having a yearly bball tourney in KC and football game at Arrowhead if they were staying in the Big12.

Sounds like the speculated timeline is correct, that the vote would be held today, and the formal invitation was predicted to be early next week, IIRC

So they let the "it's up to KU whether the rivalry ends" circulate in the local media for several days, and announce when the formalities are concluded.

WilliamTheIrish · 10-21-2011, 11:42 AM

They are definitely gone. And they did it really well.

I hope Currie and Schultz are ready to step into the game since KU says they don't want it. Would be awesome.
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**Saulbadguy** · 10-21-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

If I was Mizzou I could call Nebraska and get that game in Arrowhead each year.

Nebraska would never do that.

|Zach| · 10-21-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

If I was Mizzou I could call Nebraska and get that game in Arrowhead each year.

That would be fun. I doubt Nebraska does that though.

I know this is posturing but if these games were to happen it would be fun.

**Bearcat** · 10-21-2011, 11:43 AM

So, they had a press conference to talk about what they want to do if they go to the SEC... after "the deal was done" with another conference?

Seems like the smart thing to do.

**Saulbadguy** · 10-21-2011, 11:43 AM

Typical slaver.

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Deaton flipflops between "Missouri" and "Missouruh", and then brings out the irregardless. Winning.

Mr. Plow · 10-21-2011, 11:45 AM

Are they talking about trying to get SEC Fball Championship game &/or SEC BBall Tournament to KC?

ferrarispider95 · 10-21-2011, 11:45 AM

Blahblahblah. Just say it, we are going to the SEC, we would like to eat our keep and have it to. Unfortunately, KU is not going to play a rivalry game and I don't see any one in the big 12 playing in a Missouri Invitation Basketball Tournament.

Cya. Would be nice if they would just go ahead and announce they are leaving instead of dragging this out, so we can look for a replacement.

Louisville would be an upgrade.

eazyb81 · 10-21-2011, 11:46 AM

They're not announcing they are leaving Big 12 in KC. Good call, emotions too high right now.

ferrarispider95 · 10-21-2011, 11:46 AM

Blahblahblah. Just say it, we are going to the SEC, we would like to eat our keep and have it to. Unfortunately, KU is not going to play a rivalry game and I don't see any one in the big 12 playing in a Missouri Invitation Basketball Tournament.

Cya. Would be nice if they would just go ahead and announce they are leaving instead of dragging this out, so we can look for a replacement.

Louisville would be an upgrade.

WilliamTheIrish · 10-21-2011, 11:46 AM

Seriously, this is just the right way to do it. I think MU is shining today.
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|Zach| · 10-21-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Are they talking about trying to get SEC Fball Championship game &/or SEC BBall Tournament to KC?

Never happen.

Ever.

|Zach| · 10-21-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

So, they had a press conference to talk about what they want to do if they go to the SEC... after "the deal was done" with another conference?

Seems like the smart thing to do.

Is that how you read this situation?

eazyb81 · 10-21-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

They are definitely gone. And they did it really well.

I hope Currie and Schultz are ready to step into the game since KU says they don't want it. Would be awesome.
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Agree, that would be cool.

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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ChiefsCountry The Insider ChiefsCountry's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks	If I was Mizzou I could call Nebraska and get that game in Arrowhead each year.
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WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year WilliamTheIrish's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2001	They are definitely gone. And they did it really well. I hope Currie and Schultz are ready to step into the game since KU says they don't want it. Would be awesome. Posted via Mobile Device
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Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Bearcat's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona	So, they had a press conference to talk about what they want to do if they go to the SEC... after "the deal was done" with another conference? Seems like the smart thing to do.
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ferrarispider95 She reads at a sophomore level ferrarispider95's Avatar Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: KANSAS	Blahblahblah. Just say it, we are going to the SEC, we would like to eat our keep and have it to. Unfortunately, KU is not going to play a rivalry game and I don't see any one in the big 12 playing in a Missouri Invitation Basketball Tournament. Cya. Would be nice if they would just go ahead and announce they are leaving instead of dragging this out, so we can look for a replacement. Louisville would be an upgrade.
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eazyb81 The Illuminati eazyb81's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled	They're not announcing they are leaving Big 12 in KC. Good call, emotions too high right now.
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10-21-2011, 11:46 AM	#6116
ferrarispider95 She reads at a sophomore level ferrarispider95's Avatar Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: KANSAS	Blahblahblah. Just say it, we are going to the SEC, we would like to eat our keep and have it to. Unfortunately, KU is not going to play a rivalry game and I don't see any one in the big 12 playing in a Missouri Invitation Basketball Tournament. Cya. Would be nice if they would just go ahead and announce they are leaving instead of dragging this out, so we can look for a replacement. Louisville would be an upgrade.
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