Sooner5030
6/10/2010, 04:44 AM
As a long time Sooners fan and a college football fan I cannot get excited about playing in the PAC __ or watching 3 conferences take over. I’d rather play in a lesser conference and keep the regional traditions of the old BIG8 and still play UT (if they bolt for PAC__) in non-conference.
PAC__ - More group-money….allegedly, but also fewer OOC games and more likely fewer home games. Plus a higher travel budget for all sports. Also PST games suck.
New BIG12 - Less group-money….allegedly, keep the BIG8 traditions, stay in CST, OU will still go to the BSC if it wins & easier road in 12 team vs 16 team PAC__.
When UNL leaves…..offer BYU.
When CU leaves….offer AFA.
IF TTU leaves….offer UNM.
If UT leaves….offer TCU.
Whatever conference remains with OU/KU/MU/KSU/OSU and at least 12 teams will keep a BCS bid. Our OOC will keep UT (if they leave) and also one other marquee matchup. 7+2 PAC__ games = shiatty OOC options.
PAC__ - More group-money….allegedly, but also fewer OOC games and more likely fewer home games. Plus a higher travel budget for all sports. Also PST games suck.
New BIG12 - Less group-money….allegedly, keep the BIG8 traditions, stay in CST, OU will still go to the BSC if it wins & easier road in 12 team vs 16 team PAC__.
When UNL leaves…..offer BYU.
When CU leaves….offer AFA.
IF TTU leaves….offer UNM.
If UT leaves….offer TCU.
Whatever conference remains with OU/KU/MU/KSU/OSU and at least 12 teams will keep a BCS bid. Our OOC will keep UT (if they leave) and also one other marquee matchup. 7+2 PAC__ games = shiatty OOC options.