To be more particular to your question, most academics favor the Big 10 because it looks better on their resume'. Before the last replacement of their BOR members most of the key ones favored the SEC. There's probably more balance there now than there was but the SEC probably still has the edge. I didn't ask the guy about this because I wasn't thinking in that vein but it seems like the struggle all along has been somewhat between Academics and those who want what's best for OU sports which includes baseball, softball and women's gymnastics as well as football.

It also makes me think that if we get what we are expecting out of the CBS renewal (or a competitor's offer) that OU might be suddenly a lot more interested, and I wonder if that will make us more likely to consider just adding them and no one else.

Also given DFW's importance to OU recruiting it makes me wonder if pushed for a travel companion if it wouldn't be a good idea to explore OU/TCU, if Texas isn't interested or if they try to strong arm their way in? With A&M in the fold OU and T.C.U. would be a nightmare pairing for the SEC to add. That move could essentially turn DFW to Houston into solid SEC territory. More leverage on Texas? Maybe so.