CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Would anyone be opposed to this ? With Greg Abott in the governor's seat ,Texas might finally have the power to do what they have tried to do at least two times in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. TexasEx Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Would anyone be opposed to this ? With Greg Abott in the governor's seat ,Texas might finally have the power to do what they have tried to do at least two times in the past. Meh We didn't join the PAC last time because we're gonna make a helluva lot more money with LHN. Word is, ESPN overpaid us for LHN to keep Tier 1 UT football broadcasts under their umbrella. Personally, I don't see UT making the move for two reasons: Travel would be too much for every sport and inconvenient for our fans. Not to mention West Coast night games are lower rated and don't make a favorable impression on the eastern media and pollsters. Deep down, we like to be the lead dog. Do you see our people taking marching orders from L.A.? I don't. IMO, UT would rather add a couple G5 teams and keep the Big12 afloat http://www.hornsports.com/forums/topic/10391-big-12-expansion-project/ ScoBro1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Meh We didn't join the PAC last time because we're gonna make a helluva lot more money with LHN. Word is, ESPN overpaid us for LHN to keep Tier 1 UT football broadcasts under their umbrella. Personally, I don't see UT making the move for two reasons: Travel would be too much for every sport and inconvenient for our fans Deep down, we like to be the lead dog. Do you see our people taking marching orders from L.A.? I don't. IMO, UT would rather add a couple G5 teams and keep the Big12 afloat http://www.hornsports.com/forums/topic/10391-big-12-expansion-project/ Well poop.... I'm assuming Tech,Oklahoma and oklahoma state would be coming with us, so that should ease some of the travel costs. Aside from that , our fans don't travel all that well anyways so it doesn't really seem like a huge deal.... Your second point does raise a big issue though.... Texas would have to swallow its pride. In the end I don't know if it will happen but I hope it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. TexasEx Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Well poop.... Plus, your OP implied that Governor Goodhair could've somehow prevented us from joining the PAC. Why if aggy was able to leave for the SEC? We've had multiple opportunities to join the PAC (& SEC, & B1G) and declined to do so. Yes, maybe state politics played a part in the past, but I don't think that was the case during the last realignment wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Plus, your OP implied that Governor Goodhair could've somehow prevented us from joining the PAC. Why if aggy was able to leave for the SEC? We've had multiple opportunities to join the PAC (& SEC, & B1G) and declined to do so. Yes, maybe state politics played a part in the past, but I don't think that was the case during the last realignment wave. One thing I didn't think about earlier, is how much more successful the Pac-12 has become in football overall as a conference. They don't really need Texas like they did 5 years ago, and then there is that pesky old Longhorn Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. TexasEx Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Lastly - just to play devil's advocate - let's say UT does agree to join the PAC. The only scenario I think would be palatable is if we take our block of four Big12 defectors to form exciting (and incomparable) PAC-16 South. UT OU OSU Tech AZ ASU USC UCLA Hell, sign me up! But, I don't think the northern CA schools and original Pac-8 members would be agreeable to this because everyone wants annual games in SoCal for recruiting. Too many political and scheduling hurdles to overcome. Maybe it's possible that something like this comes to fruition. I just don't see it happening, but never say never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. TexasEx Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 One thing I didn't think about earlier, is how much more successful the Pac-12 has become in football overall as a conference. They don't really need Texas like they did 5 years ago, and then there is that pesky old Longhorn Network. Our LHN contract runs through 2030. I don't see how that can be assimilated into the Pac12 Network. Hey, I really like Pac-12 football. It's underrated, IMO, but I rarely stay up late to watch the night games. No, they don't "need" UT - especially if the Pac12 Network can't broadcast any games until 2031. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streettopeschel Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Trollin, trollin, trollin... Keep them threads a trollin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Lastly - just to play devil's advocate - let's say UT does agree to join the PAC. The only scenario I think would be palatable is if we take our block of four Big12 defectors to form exciting (and incomparable) PAC-16 South. UT OU OSU Tech AZ ASU USC UCLA Hell, sign me up! But, I don't think the northern CA schools and original Pac-8 members would be agreeable to this because everyone wants annual games in SoCal for recruiting. Too many political and scheduling hurdles to overcome. Maybe it's possible that something like this comes to fruition. I just don't see it happening, but never say never! Hmmm.....What if they divide it up between the East and the West ? It's not as desirable but it would make it work better. To be honest, I'm not so sure this matters as much as it did even 5 years ago with social media and tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Our LHN contract runs through 2030. I don't see how that can be assimilated into the Pac12 Network. Hey, I really like Pac-12 football. It's underrated, IMO, but I rarely stay up late to watch the night games. No, they don't "need" UT - especially if the Pac12 Network can't broadcast any games until 2031. Ok "need" is a strong word....desire ? want? and about that Longhorn Network, what a Cluster F*** that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streettopeschel Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 So you join the board today to say... 'Our' fans don't travel Texas would have to swallow it's pride The Pac-12 doesn't need Texas and then there's that pesky old LHN. I admire good trolling. This ain't it. ScoBro1 and J.B. TexasEx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hmmm.....What if they divide it up between the East and the West ? It's not as desirable but it would make it work better. To be honest, I'm not so sure this matters as much as it did even 5 years ago with social media and tech. So the Pac-16 East would be : UT, TTU,OU,OSU,UA,ASU,CU,Utah. and the Pac-16 West would be : USC,UCLA,CAL,Stanford,Oregon,Oregon State,Washington,Washington State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. TexasEx Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ok "need" is a strong word....desire ? want? and about that Longhorn Network, what a Cluster F*** that is... Do some research on Pac-12 Network distribution and pay-outs, then you'll know what a real cluster-f*** is. Are you an aggy in sheep's clothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 So you join the board today to say... 'Our' fans don't travel Texas would have to swallow it's pride The Pac-12 doesn't need Texas and then there's that pesky old LHN. I admire good trolling. This ain't it. Stop being paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Do some research on Pac-12 Network distribution and pay-outs, then you'll know what a real cluster-f*** is. Are you an aggy in sheep's clothing? Nope.. Just shootin' the shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Listen the LHN gives Texas a good chunk of change but it still lacks content.... You just can't devote an entire network to one school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streettopeschel Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Nope.. Just shootin' the shit. go shoot it at the Chicken. You're not good at it. Get you're game together, change names and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 go shoot it at the Chicken. You're not good at it. Get you're game together, change names and try again. I'm not an aggie , man, So I don't know what to tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streettopeschel Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I'm not an aggie , man, So I don't know what to tell you. who said you were an 'Aggie'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Anyways, with Texas being in the Pac-16 East we would still get two or three crossover games with the West...... It would still be better than playing Kansas,Kansas State, Iowa State and West Virginia every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 who said you were an 'Aggie'? I'm assuming Aggies would be the only rival fanbase depraved enough to troll a Longhorn forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streettopeschel Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I'm assuming Aggies would be the only rival fanbase depraved enough to troll a Longhorn forum. capitalizing Aggie is a tell. Troll on humper. The mods are snoozing but you'll be done tomorrow. Go polish your boots and scoop up collie shit off that grass people can't walk on. Night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharcoalPuppy Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 capitalizing Aggie is a tell. Troll on humper. The mods are snoozing but you'll be done tomorrow. Go polish your boots and scoop up collie shit off that grass people can't walk on. Night. You're crazy, man..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc longhorn Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Would anyone be opposed to this ? With Greg Abott in the governor's seat ,Texas might finally have the power to do what they have tried to do at least two times in the past. THIS.....IS.....NOT.....GOING.....TO.....HAPPEN. NOT IN OUR LIFETIME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTexHorn Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 JMO, I would rather join the ACC than the PAC 12. J.B. TexasEx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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