(11-04-2014 05:33 PM)murrdcu Wrote:  

(07-06-2013 08:54 PM)JRsec Wrote:  Let's assume the ACC stands firm with their recent additions and that everyone has indeed signed their GOR and that they get their network. Should Texas and Oklahoma realize the disadvantage long term that their conference is in and the Big 12 was suddenly open for the taking of new members who should the SEC add and why?

To me the ideal additions would be Kansas & Oklahoma. We would likely find ourselves in head to head competition with the Big 10 for these schools. Kansas is a better cultural fit for the Big 10. Oklahoma could fit in just about anywhere. I think the ideal here is highly unlikely. So my goal would be to add the Sooners and West Virginia. The Mountaineers would be joyous to be a part of the SEC and that is worth a lot to me. Oklahoma might choose the Big 10 but if they do in my opinion they will wind up like Nebraska, good, but a shadow of their former selves. Personally, I think they need Southern recruiting ties to stay viable.

If the Sooners did go elsewhere the Cowboys are fine with me. They are top 25 in profitability and are competitive in all sports.

Since I'm a little late to the party, I'll just rank my quasi-Big 12 additions:
1. OU, Nebraska
2. OU, WVU
3. OU, Kansas

I don't ever see Texas joining, let alone playing by the rules.

I appreciate your #1 but would Nebraska be a viable candidate now that they are in the Big 10? Or were you speaking of that pair as a viable Big 10 scenario? For the most part I agree with your preferences and your assessment of the Horns. But I do see merit in the Cowboys should OU not be available.