Significant changes coming to football conferences?

Shwaz · June 10, 2010, 11:27:01 AM

What are the chances of TX / OK joining the SEC?

reednavy · June 10, 2010, 12:04:37 PM

Quote from: Shwaz on June 10, 2010, 11:27:01 AM
What are the chances of TX / OK joining the SEC?

In the state things are now, it is possible. Them along with OK State and A&M would be good fits, IMO.

copperfiend · June 10, 2010, 12:10:15 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on June 09, 2010, 10:29:38 PM
If 7 teams leave the Big 12, they are dead....if only a few leave, they can backfill with old SWC members TCU, SMU, and Rice

TCU would make sense but I doubt SMU and Rice would be considered. I think it is more likely to be a combination of the Mountain West and the remaining Big 12 teams.

JeffreyS · June 10, 2010, 12:11:29 PM

How about FSU Miami to SEC east and OK Texas SEC west.

Shwaz · June 10, 2010, 12:15:57 PM

Quote from: reednavy on June 10, 2010, 12:04:37 PM
Quote from: Shwaz on June 10, 2010, 11:27:01 AM
What are the chances of TX / OK joining the SEC?
In the state things are now, it is possible. Them along with OK State and A&M would be good fits, IMO.

Personally I don't like the way this is shaping up... but it is going to be interesting to see how these teams rebuild to play in their new divisions. A powerhouse like TX that's used to playing in a pass happy conference and playing against weak defenses would not hold up well against most teams in the SEC.

JeffreyS · June 10, 2010, 02:05:22 PM

TMZ is reporting sources at OK state stating they have a deal with the Pac 10.

tufsu1 · June 10, 2010, 02:08:41 PM

Quote from: JeffreyS on June 10, 2010, 12:11:29 PM
How about FSU Miami to SEC east and OK Texas SEC west.

don't count on either one...for now the SEC seems content w/ 12 teams....and they already have the entire state covered by TV for UF

reednavy · June 10, 2010, 02:10:16 PM

Quote from: JeffreyS on June 10, 2010, 02:05:22 PM
TMZ is reporting sources at OK state stating they have a deal with the Pac 10.

TMZ? Oh yeah, that's really reliable.

JeffreyS · June 10, 2010, 02:14:12 PM

I just heard that on the radio. They are adding a sports division after all the money they made on Tiger Woods.

reednavy · June 10, 2010, 02:18:36 PM

Quote from: JeffreyS on June 10, 2010, 02:14:12 PM
I just heard that on the radio. They are adding a sports division after all the money they made on Tiger Woods.

lmao

JeffreyS · June 10, 2010, 02:26:49 PM

Just found the story.
http://www.tmz.com/category/tmzsports/

I am not suggesting TMZ become anyone's news source. This is just a fun story to follow all the rumors.

copperfiend · June 10, 2010, 02:46:10 PM

Quote from: Shwaz on June 10, 2010, 12:15:57 PM
A powerhouse like TX that's used to playing in a pass happy conference and playing against weak defenses would not hold up well against most teams in the SEC.

They'd be fine in the SEC. Texas is strong on offense and defense. They kept up with Bama in the title game even without Colt McCoy.

tufsu1 · June 10, 2010, 04:23:56 PM

and don't forget they ae the richest athletic program in the country...I'm sure that could hol up in the SEC too

subro · June 10, 2010, 04:58:59 PM

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/10/pac-10-officially-announces-addition-of-colorado/

Pac-10 officially announces addition of Colorado
Posted by John Taylor on June 10, 2010 12:27 PM ET

There it is. It is indeed a done deal.

According to a press release on their official website, the Pac-10 has announced the addition of Colorado as the 11th -- and probably not last -- member of their conference.

"This is an historic moment for the Conference, as the Pac-10 is poised for tremendous growth. The University of Colorado is a great fit for the Conference both academically and athletically and we are incredibly excited to welcome Colorado to the Pac-10," said Commissioner Larry Scott in a statement.

"On behalf of The University of Colorado students, faculty, alumni and fans, we are proud to accept this invitation from the Pac-10 and join the most prestigious academic and athletic conference in the nation, " said Philip P. DiStefano, chancellor of CU-Boulder.

"The University of Colorado is a perfect match - academically and athletically - with the Pac-10," said University of Colorado President Bruce D. Benson, "our achievements and aspirations match those of the universities in the conference and we look forward to a productive relationship."

Details such as when the Buffaloes would begin play in their new league were not revealed. A press conference will be held at Folsom Field in Colorado on Friday at 1 p.m. ET that may provide further details.

Nebraska, Texas, the conference floor's all yours.

Wacca Pilatka · June 10, 2010, 05:23:22 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on June 10, 2010, 04:23:56 PM
and don't forget they ae the richest athletic program in the country...I'm sure that could hol up in the SEC too

I'm sure they would hold up nicely, but having gone to Texas, I can say that fan base sure does enjoy that steady diet of weak conference opponents and traditional nonconference foes (Rice, UTEP, etc.). Anyone who thinks a certain element of Florida fans derives too much pleasure from beating up on Vanderbilt and co., the Texas contingent may be even worse.