(02-02-2014 10:55 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(02-02-2014 10:51 PM)jml2010 Wrote:  

(12-12-2013 02:40 PM)Phlipper33 Wrote:  Where would Texas Tech go in these scenarios? I could see the state legislature eventually allowing UT and Tech to leave TCU and Baylor behind if it meant more money for the two publics, but I don't see UT getting to leave without Tech finding a solid landing ground.

OU, OSU, Tech, and either Kansas or West Virginia to the SEC? Could Tech tag along with UT to the ACC? I'd think the SEC would be the more likely possibility for Tech than the ACC.

We(Tech) have a loud, loyal passionate fanbase but culturally we don't fit the SEC. We are to far west and I think Eastern SEC teams would hate traveling to Lubbock.

Culturally our best fit is the PAC 12. That being said, it would be nice to see Arkansas, LSU, Auburn, Alabama and aggy in Jones Stadium.

Regardless, Tech will be fine despite what some g5 fans think( Not directed at you since you are an A&M fan).

We could opt for another state school and select Tech instead of Baylor, but if all 10 schools are to find new homes Tech and T.C.U. stand a much better chance of getting into the PAC as opposed to Baylor. That's the only reason I listed them in this lineup. I think something like this could get done if none of the 10 Big 12 schools are left out.

One thing to remember is TCU was just recently elevated and are a small private. They could be left out of a power conference without too much political backlash and only 8 schools are needed to dissolve the B12. The PAC might decide that SMU (Dallas like TCU) or Houston is more valuable than TCU and Texas would still keep 5 schools in power conferences. If another Texas school is elevated to take TCU's place in a power conference then the status quo is maintained. Houston might be the pick if the PAC objects to religious schools. TCU is probably the most valuable of the 3 to the networks, however based upon their success in the MWC and Rose Bowl win a few years ago.