(07-11-2013 10:31 PM)He1nousOne Wrote:  

(07-11-2013 09:29 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(07-11-2013 09:18 PM)He1nousOne Wrote:  In regards to the talk about 18 vs 16. It comes down to something very simple. IF we get to either scenario by the dissolution of the Big 12 than what Texas does will be very significant as far as whether or not we move to 18 or 16.

If they join the likes of the ACC with a contract like what Notre Dame has then look for the conferences to move to 16 and stop. If we move to 18's it will be with the likes of Texas and Notre Dame belonging fully to a conference, in my opinion that conference would be the ACC.

Those two joining takes it to 18. Texas can't join for 16 because that will mess up the Math that it takes to disband the Big 12.

He1nous, if Texas goes to the ACC with a hybrid deal they will want Texas schools to play as conference games. So if this happens then the ACC will have to technically go to 18 (unless two leave the ACC which I don't see happening).

The ACC is at 14. Two more Texas teams is then 16. Texas and Notre Dame at hybrid deals. That gives everything you just said Texas would want.

The decision would be about whether or not Texas and Notre Dame end up feeling they need to be in conference and part of any tournament the conference might hold. If the National Tournament doesn't have any strict tie in to conference championships then Notre Dame and perhaps Texas wont feel any need to take part in any conference tournaments or championships. They both can get in with their names and a strong enough season.

And in order to play who they desire to play that is exactly what they would have to do. I think that is why Texas is now pushing a 6 team Texahoma deal.