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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.

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-23-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

Sooo Missouri ain't coming to the great SEC? What a shame. The fried chicken, watermelon, and sweet tea is delicious.

Sweet tea sucks and fried chicken is for fat people.

Now, this is all SEC and delicious: http://poonsec.blogspot.com

eazyb81 · 09-23-2011, 06:25 AM

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“‘We either stick in the Big 12 because everything came about the way it needs to, the right way, with all the differences being settled in Missouri’s favor,’ a university administrator who asked not to be identified told The Star on Thursday night. ‘But what are the odds of that happening? The other option is to join another conference and I believe that is something that we’re very open to.’”

Hmmm.

eazyb81 · 09-23-2011, 06:26 AM

What changes do you think Mizzou and others will demand of UT and the Big 12 as a whole?

Sharing of first and second tier TV rights is not enough if LHN remains intact and is not modified.

What else is there?

patteeu · 09-23-2011, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

You know what, go to hell. I have no idea who you are, and I don't care. Welcome to ignore. I do not take people off ignore.

Good-bye forever, jackass.

He's the poster previously known as mmaddog. You're welcome to put him on ignore if you want of course, but that sure seems like an over-reaction to me.

kstater · 09-23-2011, 06:46 AM

Mizzou trying to puff out their chest is amusing.

eazyb81 · 09-23-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Mizzou trying to puff out their chest is amusing.

Quote:

In psychology, Stockholm syndrome is a term used to describe a real paradoxical psychological phenomenon wherein hostages express empathy and have positive feelings towards their captors, sometimes to the point of defending them. These feelings are generally considered irrational in light of the danger or risk endured by the victims, who essentially mistake a lack of abuse from their captors for an act of kindness.

**ChiTown** · 09-23-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Mizzou trying to puff out their chest is amusing.

Seriously, if they leave for the SEC, why would anyone care? It's just Mizzou.

**notorious** · 09-23-2011, 08:08 AM

Why would Mizzou want to leave a conference where they have to play OU once a year for a conference where they have to play OU 4-5 times a year?

Reerun_KC · 09-23-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Why would Mizzou want to leave a conference where they have to play OU once a year for a conference where they have to play OU 4-5 times a year?

Because they are MU?

**alnorth** · 09-23-2011, 08:16 AM

In other news, Texas A&M's Vice-Chancellor was abruptly fired. He reacted by pulling a knife, refused to leave, and had to be escorted out by security.

http://www.americanindependent.com/1...ncellor-sharp/

Pants · 09-23-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

He's got me on ignore too. The guy thinks he's smarter than everyone else and it'll get to the point where he's left arguing with himself.

He might not be cut out for internet arguments, but he is one of the smartest posters on the Planet.

|Zach| · 09-23-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Why would Mizzou want to leave a conference where they have to play OU once a year for a conference where they have to play OU 4-5 times a year?

Because tough competition is a great thing?

kstater · 09-23-2011, 08:25 AM

Mizzou is like the guy that watches his buddy get into a fight with someone. He comes running in yelling "come get some" while lapping the guy that's on the ground. They'll run back behind their buddy once the other guy starts getting back up.

beer bacon · 09-23-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Seriously, if they leave for the SEC, why would anyone care? It's just Mizzou.

This is how Mizzou fans are hoping Baylor feels about the whole thing.

beer bacon · 09-23-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Mizzou is like the guy that watches his buddy get into a fight with someone. He comes running in yelling "come get some" while lapping the guy that's on the ground. They'll run back behind their buddy once the other guy starts getting back up.

Who is Mizzou's buddy in this scenario?

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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09-23-2011, 06:26 AM	#1098
eazyb81 The Illuminati eazyb81's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled	What changes do you think Mizzou and others will demand of UT and the Big 12 as a whole? Sharing of first and second tier TV rights is not enough if LHN remains intact and is not modified. What else is there?
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09-23-2011, 06:46 AM	#1100
kstater Custom User Title kstater's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2007	Mizzou trying to puff out their chest is amusing.
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alnorth . alnorth's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2002	In other news, Texas A&M's Vice-Chancellor was abruptly fired. He reacted by pulling a knife, refused to leave, and had to be escorted out by security. http://www.americanindependent.com/1...ncellor-sharp/
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09-23-2011, 08:25 AM	#1108
kstater Custom User Title kstater's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2007	Mizzou is like the guy that watches his buddy get into a fight with someone. He comes running in yelling "come get some" while lapping the guy that's on the ground. They'll run back behind their buddy once the other guy starts getting back up.
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