(03-03-2020 05:37 AM)XLance Wrote:  

(03-02-2020 06:07 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-02-2020 04:42 PM)XLance Wrote:  Things have changed.
When ESPN completed the purchase of the SEC, things changed.
I now think that it is possible for Texas actually consider membership in the SEC.
I was re-reading an article from a little over a year ago and the thing that struck me was that the SEC, now has the same relationship with ESPN as does the ACC, which because of geography, would make a compelling argument for ESPN in trying to convince the Longhorns to move to the SEC.

https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Jour...ports.aspx

If Texas ultimately decides to stray from the Big 12, that’s where things get interesting, and a bit chaotic.

"The most compelling scenario has the Longhorns becoming an independent in football, a la Notre Dame. By being in business with ESPN, which is paying the school $300 million over 20 years for the Longhorn Network rights through 2030, the Longhorns have a ready-made media partner that would ensure maximum exposure.
Texas is probably the only other school in the nation, along with Notre Dame, that could thrive as an independent because it has a blue-chip brand, a national following and a built-in media partner.

Some administrators in the college space argue that the Longhorns already enjoy quasi-independent status in the Big 12, based on their freedom to have their own network, while also enjoying the scheduling benefits of being in a conference.

If Texas looked for another conference, the ACC and Big Ten loom as the most likely landing spots. Remember, Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany and ACC Commissioner John Swofford were the first movers during the last round of realignment, both making surprise moves that put Nebraska in the Big Ten and Notre Dame in the ACC.

But what would happen to the Longhorn Network? Texas’ contract stipulates that the network must live on, even if UT leaves the Big 12.

The ACC’s alliance with ESPN makes the ACC a potential destination if the Longhorns go looking. ESPN owns all of the ACC’s media rights, which would make it easier to either absorb the ESPN-owned Longhorn Network or develop another option."

They are Texas. They will want some concessions. The only concession we will likely give them is their preference of a travel mate. It is the only reason I discuss Tech.

After all of this time, looking at a real opportunity to land the White Whale, you are concerned about concessions?
Your insecurities are starting to peek through your arrogant facade.

I'm hardly concerned about concessions X, just noting the obvious. And I'm certainly not insecure over a pass time. And arrogant and confident are two different things. And if a Tar Heel who is an apologist for the academic fraud at UNC passes judgment on me for being arrogant, I can live with that projection.