tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post1160528286253802966..comments2023-12-22T14:33:15.754-08:00Comments on Playoff Guru: A Crystal Ball for Conference RealignmentSamuel Chihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07694013336972776957noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-5747272545410103942010-11-01T07:27:14.635-07:002010-11-01T07:27:14.635-07:00The fly in the ointment regarding scenario 3 is th...The fly in the ointment regarding scenario 3 is that (1)if the Big 10+1+1 goes aggressive and adds 4 more teams (2) The SEC will respond by going to 16 teams also.<br /><br />If this happens I see a couple of scenarios <br /><br />1. Texas AM, and either Oklahoma or Missouri are added to the west and the 2 NC schools to the East.<br /><br />2.Texas AM, Missouri and the two Oklahoma schools are added and moving AU and UA to the East.<br /><br />TV markets will drive expansion and the SEC will make a strong play to enter the Texas market and the Kansas City market.<br /><br />The SEC is so compact in size right now that adding this would not be a problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-10904801284730373772010-10-19T08:50:50.586-07:002010-10-19T08:50:50.586-07:00Guru, I have to agree with you on the Big 12 scena...Guru, I have to agree with you on the Big 12 scenario. After 2 years of no CCG, the not having a 13th game will hurt the Big 12 when it comes to the BCS. They will also see how much money they will really lose not having that game. <br /><br />So, Adding TCU and Houston, or TCU and Arkansas to the Big 12 COULD happen and add them to the South Division. Add OU and OSU to the north. <br /><br />I know that puts OU and Texas in opposite divisions. The answer is they play their annual game in October. When the chips fall right, they play again in December at Jerry's world.<br /><br />The amount of money they create from that scenario could more than make up for the losses of Nebraska and Colorado. The OU/Texas game is the cash cow of the Big 12 anyway. Why not do it twice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-13729622594519656872010-10-05T19:48:46.491-07:002010-10-05T19:48:46.491-07:00I think that the Big 10 might add 2 more teams in ...I think that the Big 10 might add 2 more teams in Pitt and Notre Dame. Kansas and Missouri would be more money in the pot. But they would not be a great fit in the Big 10. I guess the Big 10 really depends on Notre Dame? I would like to see Boise and TCU join the Big 12. This is all about BCS money so the other sports take a back seat. That will give Boise their only chance for a "well deserved" shot at the big game.tyamdalynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-17347025364359436062010-10-04T15:58:02.631-07:002010-10-04T15:58:02.631-07:00Kevin- The reason I think the Big Ten would go aft...Kevin- The reason I think the Big Ten would go after KU instead of Rutgers or UConn is that KU brings basketball, a rival for Mizzou and also the KC market. I don't believe the BT is convinced that these Big East schools (add Syracuse) to the mix, would really bring the NYC market. Adding ND would have more impact on that end than any of them.The Gurunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-45504710905499375262010-10-03T18:07:55.427-07:002010-10-03T18:07:55.427-07:00If the Big Ten convinces Notre Dame to come aboard...If the Big Ten convinces Notre Dame to come aboard, then adds three more schools, they would never include Pitt or Kansas. The Pittsburgh market is already covered with Penn State, and Kansas doesn't add enough TV sets and dollar value. Missouri would bring the St. Louis and Kansas City markets, but I think the Big Ten would look east to UConn, Rutgers and Maryland. This would create a presence from NYC down to DC, and lead to a major expansion of the Big Ten Network. New markets and more dollars are crucial when revenue must be shared among more schools.Kevin Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-12325504896785458082010-10-02T01:17:05.037-07:002010-10-02T01:17:05.037-07:00If you want to talk about which school has the mos...If you want to talk about which school has the most power among Texas politicos, that would be the Longhorns by far. And UT is already getting enough pressure from other Tech and Baylor alumni/friend/booster power players to ride Texas coat tails. Texas ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT allow yet 2 more teams to get in to the league thereby making for another pair of teams that will be like anchors when the Pac 10/12 comes calling again. Texas runs the Big 12 and Texas has the most power in Texas politics. They will block any move to have TCU and/or Houston forced on them. I live here in Texas. Take this to the bank.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-50897654950262370882010-09-30T22:25:17.781-07:002010-09-30T22:25:17.781-07:00The Big Twelve is going to fail in its current for...The Big Twelve is going to fail in its current form, it will not survive longterm. They will not add any other teams unless its Arkansas or LSU. And theres a zero chance of that. Oklahoma and Texas are against the CCG. Go ask Mack and Bob how they feel about that. Nevermind that it produced great football. So we will stay at ten for a while until expansion gets going again, which it will. TCU has supposedly been in talks with the BIG EAST. And I dont believe the PAC 10 or BIG TEN are done. But, thats just my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-36499796737084583592010-09-28T13:22:19.738-07:002010-09-28T13:22:19.738-07:00I think UT going independent is an entirely plausi...I think UT going independent is an entirely plausible scenario - for football. All their other sports still need a conference, though.The Gurunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-34837354621157267942010-09-27T17:01:31.621-07:002010-09-27T17:01:31.621-07:00What if the Texas Longhorn Network destabilizes th...What if the Texas Longhorn Network destabilizes the Big 12, and Oklahoma and Texas A&M head for the SEC? Texas could go independent, as no other league will have them with their own network.Ben Pratherhttp://www.bcsevolution.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-24029306483973316912010-09-24T10:56:29.841-07:002010-09-24T10:56:29.841-07:00TCU will not get a Big 12 invite as long as the Lo...TCU will not get a Big 12 invite as long as the Longhorns are in the Big 12. Texas does not believe TCU adds anything to the conference (a mistake, given that TCU is the 3rd most popular team in the state according to a poll back in June).<br /><br />The political pressure will not force in two extra Texas teams.<br /><br />If the Big 12 expands, it will be to increase the marketplace --- grabbing Louisville and BYU seems like a more likely scenario -- especially given BYU's new strong relationship with Texas.PetePnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-48944449517781228872010-09-23T17:02:14.973-07:002010-09-23T17:02:14.973-07:00I think Houston and TCU are favored in this scenar...I think Houston and TCU are favored in this scenario because the Big 12 and the public schools in Texas are getting pressure from Texas legislators to include two Texas schools if the Big 12 decides to expand.<br /><br />It will come down to whom UT gets behind (shocking). Arkansas would be in the conversation, too, but I doubt the Hogs would leave the SEC for the Big 12.<br /><br />Here's a link that sheds a little light on the political landscape - http://startelegram.typepad.com/politex/2010/06/houston-lawmakers-lead-blocking-for-uh-tcu-in-big-12.htmlThe Gurunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331918571067993675.post-32763361926397777142010-09-23T16:50:19.149-07:002010-09-23T16:50:19.149-07:00Do you really think that, if the Big 12 were to ex...Do you really think that, if the Big 12 were to expand, they would add TCU and Houston? While it makes sense geographically and competetively, in this media-driven era, a key component to adding new schools to a conference is market size, and adding two additional Texas schools to a conference already full of them wouldn't really expand their marketing footprint.<br /><br />I would think BYU, New Mexico, Memphis and even Louisville would do a better job of expanding the Big 12 brand into new markets than TCU and Houston.Kurt Sahrnoreply@blogger.com