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Hey everyone, I just wanted to jump in here and say that I am an OSU alum and please don’t judge us on this one poster who claims to represent OSU. First of all, I have a hard time believing that he is an actual OSU fan. I don’t know anyone that refers to OSU as Okie State, except someone trying to make fun of the school.

I am excited about the new additions to the conference and can’t wait to play you guys. Yes, it is a step back from tradition but that’s just where we are these days. Most OSU fans that I talk to are also excited. We as a fan base don’t think we are better than anyone else and are usually very humble and welcoming. Please don’t let this troll leave you with a bad impression of the school I love. Once you visit Stillwater for a game, you will see just how welcoming we are.

As to the posters that are now trashing OSU and saying that we have hit our peak, I understand you going after this one guy but don’t stoop to his level. That being said, OSU will be tough to beat so you may just be eating your words come 2023! ?

Go Pokes!

(07-14-2022 04:08 PM)NTXPoke Wrote:  Hey everyone, I just wanted to jump in here and say that I am an OSU alum and please don’t judge us on this one poster who claims to represent OSU. First of all, I have a hard time believing that he is an actual OSU fan. I don’t know anyone that refers to OSU as Okie State, except someone trying to make fun of the school.

I am excited about the new additions to the conference and can’t wait to play you guys. Yes, it is a step back from tradition but that’s just where we are these days. Most OSU fans that I talk to are also excited. We as a fan base don’t think we are better than anyone else and are usually very humble and welcoming. Please don’t let this troll leave you with a bad impression of the school I love. Once you visit Stillwater for a game, you will see just how welcoming we are.

As to the posters that are now trashing OSU and saying that we have hit our peak, I understand you going after this one guy but don’t stoop to his level. That being said, OSU will be tough to beat so you may just be eating your words come 2023! ?

Go Pokes!

You’re right. I was directing my comments to one guy or girl, or……………whatever. I was running some smack and in doing so I painted using a brush that was way too broad. My apologies to you and all other OSU fans and supporters. I fully expect OSU to be strongly competitive annually, and look forward to comparing Florida recruits speed against Texas recruits speed.

I don't see a Big 12 linear network.

I'd be intrigued to see a programmed digital network, a lot like you might see on Pluto TV (they have ACC and Pac-12 networks on there, but nothing that carries live content).

Create a digital channel that replays Big 12 games, coaches shows, classic games and studio shows. Don't have it carry any live content (as then it takes away from ESPN+ and trying to sell subscriptions, of course). ESPN has assembled a library of content, this is something they could do with a small amount of effort.

In Cincy cable has SEC ACC and B10 channels. I hope next year we get B12

(07-14-2022 04:08 PM)NTXPoke Wrote:  Hey everyone, I just wanted to jump in here and say that I am an OSU alum and please don’t judge us on this one poster who claims to represent OSU. First of all, I have a hard time believing that he is an actual OSU fan. I don’t know anyone that refers to OSU as Okie State, except someone trying to make fun of the school.

I am excited about the new additions to the conference and can’t wait to play you guys. Yes, it is a step back from tradition but that’s just where we are these days. Most OSU fans that I talk to are also excited. We as a fan base don’t think we are better than anyone else and are usually very humble and welcoming. Please don’t let this troll leave you with a bad impression of the school I love. Once you visit Stillwater for a game, you will see just how welcoming we are.

As to the posters that are now trashing OSU and saying that we have hit our peak, I understand you going after this one guy but don’t stoop to his level. That being said, OSU will be tough to beat so you may just be eating your words come 2023! ?

Go Pokes!

"yes it's a step back from tradition but that's just where we are these days".....

I'm sorry, but that's like pointing out something sucks(which it does) and then just saying "but even though it sucks I'm going to fake smile through it anyways".....

You mention I don't speak for OSU(and fans of some of the older big12 schools), but based on the numbers here it's clear I sorta do. As I said earlier there is a reason this big12 forum is mostly dominated numbers wise by posters whose teams don't even play in the conference right now. That's because they are excited because they percieve their program as having 'moved up' to a better conference(even if that is a a bad way to look at things to some degree), whereas most fans of the older big12 teams are demoralized for these future changes.


I know I speak for 85% of the okstate fans at Orange power.....who are similarly demoralized with what happened a year ago and what sort of conference we may be in shortly.

So yeah, it's interesting to look at how comparitively few posters from old BIg12 schools there are here, and then its more telling to go on sites like orange power and see what the conversation is like. Because right now over there a lot of the discussion is:

1) lamenting what happened a year ago and where it may leave us
2) talking about possible opportunities down the line that will extract us from the situation we are in now

I'm just bringing that over here to represent a more accurate picture of our mindset on this.

(07-14-2022 05:22 PM)cc22 Wrote:  I don't see a Big 12 linear network.

I'd be intrigued to see a programmed digital network, a lot like you might see on Pluto TV (they have ACC and Pac-12 networks on there, but nothing that carries live content).

Create a digital channel that replays Big 12 games, coaches shows, classic games and studio shows. Don't have it carry any live content (as then it takes away from ESPN+ and trying to sell subscriptions, of course). ESPN has assembled a library of content, this is something they could do with a small amount of effort.

While the Big 12 Network may not be on a linear network...the main tv partners will be. (Some want all tv rights to go digital).

After mentioning in his presser and Q&A that he has had strong relationships with ESPN & FOX for YEARS...and noting that they are the "best in the business", he was asked how soon he would talk to the Big 12's current TV Partners (FOX & ESPN) about their upcoming deal....Yormark said: "I talked to them at least every other day".

Linear (i.e. tv channels for older folks) is important...and while FOX might go for the largest share of the contract...having ESPN in the fold is sooooo important...because once you leave ESPN...your games, highlights, results or even the name of your schools or conf will never be aired on any Sportscenter, Talk Show, Game Day, etc...

Now Yormark is interested in streaming options too...(especially Olympic Sports, especially basketball), so I do think the Big 12 will add a streaming partner.

Could be Amazon? Youtube? ESPN+? Hulu? Paramount? Netflix? etc...

Finally...and this might even be MORE important than total $$$ these networks/companies will pay for Big 12 TV Rights...Yormark will REQUIRE ALL NEW PARTNERS to help enhance and promote the conf, plus ENGAGED our fan base...as that is how your brand can grow!!

Yormark sees the BIG picture...and not just straight TV $$$ that a competitor might throw our way but do little to no "promotion/engagement" for the conf.

(07-15-2022 09:43 AM)okiestate1979 Wrote:  

(07-14-2022 04:08 PM)NTXPoke Wrote:  Hey everyone, I just wanted to jump in here and say that I am an OSU alum and please don’t judge us on this one poster who claims to represent OSU. First of all, I have a hard time believing that he is an actual OSU fan. I don’t know anyone that refers to OSU as Okie State, except someone trying to make fun of the school.

I am excited about the new additions to the conference and can’t wait to play you guys. Yes, it is a step back from tradition but that’s just where we are these days. Most OSU fans that I talk to are also excited. We as a fan base don’t think we are better than anyone else and are usually very humble and welcoming. Please don’t let this troll leave you with a bad impression of the school I love. Once you visit Stillwater for a game, you will see just how welcoming we are.

As to the posters that are now trashing OSU and saying that we have hit our peak, I understand you going after this one guy but don’t stoop to his level. That being said, OSU will be tough to beat so you may just be eating your words come 2023! ?

Go Pokes!

"yes it's a step back from tradition but that's just where we are these days".....

I'm sorry, but that's like pointing out something sucks(which it does) and then just saying "but even though it sucks I'm going to fake smile through it anyways".....

You mention I don't speak for OSU(and fans of some of the older big12 schools), but based on the numbers here it's clear I sorta do. As I said earlier there is a reason this big12 forum is mostly dominated numbers wise by posters whose teams don't even play in the conference right now. That's because they are excited because they percieve their program as having 'moved up' to a better conference(even if that is a a bad way to look at things to some degree), whereas most fans of the older big12 teams are demoralized for these future changes.


I know I speak for 85% of the okstate fans at Orange power.....who are similarly demoralized with what happened a year ago and what sort of conference we may be in shortly.

So yeah, it's interesting to look at how comparitively few posters from old BIg12 schools there are here, and then its more telling to go on sites like orange power and see what the conversation is like. Because right now over there a lot of the discussion is:

1) lamenting what happened a year ago and where it may leave us
2) talking about possible opportunities down the line that will extract us from the situation we are in now

I'm just bringing that over here to represent a more accurate picture of our mindset on this.

There aren’t a lot of B12 posters because there never was a B12 presence on the board. I’m slowly inviting people from those schools, and the board has seen a steady uptick, as indicated by your presence here. Stop with the confirmation bias.

(07-15-2022 10:45 AM)BraveKnight Wrote:  

(07-15-2022 09:43 AM)okiestate1979 Wrote:  

(07-14-2022 04:08 PM)NTXPoke Wrote:  Hey everyone, I just wanted to jump in here and say that I am an OSU alum and please don’t judge us on this one poster who claims to represent OSU. First of all, I have a hard time believing that he is an actual OSU fan. I don’t know anyone that refers to OSU as Okie State, except someone trying to make fun of the school.

I am excited about the new additions to the conference and can’t wait to play you guys. Yes, it is a step back from tradition but that’s just where we are these days. Most OSU fans that I talk to are also excited. We as a fan base don’t think we are better than anyone else and are usually very humble and welcoming. Please don’t let this troll leave you with a bad impression of the school I love. Once you visit Stillwater for a game, you will see just how welcoming we are.

As to the posters that are now trashing OSU and saying that we have hit our peak, I understand you going after this one guy but don’t stoop to his level. That being said, OSU will be tough to beat so you may just be eating your words come 2023! ?

Go Pokes!

"yes it's a step back from tradition but that's just where we are these days".....

I'm sorry, but that's like pointing out something sucks(which it does) and then just saying "but even though it sucks I'm going to fake smile through it anyways".....

You mention I don't speak for OSU(and fans of some of the older big12 schools), but based on the numbers here it's clear I sorta do. As I said earlier there is a reason this big12 forum is mostly dominated numbers wise by posters whose teams don't even play in the conference right now. That's because they are excited because they percieve their program as having 'moved up' to a better conference(even if that is a a bad way to look at things to some degree), whereas most fans of the older big12 teams are demoralized for these future changes.


I know I speak for 85% of the okstate fans at Orange power.....who are similarly demoralized with what happened a year ago and what sort of conference we may be in shortly.

So yeah, it's interesting to look at how comparitively few posters from old BIg12 schools there are here, and then its more telling to go on sites like orange power and see what the conversation is like. Because right now over there a lot of the discussion is:

1) lamenting what happened a year ago and where it may leave us
2) talking about possible opportunities down the line that will extract us from the situation we are in now

I'm just bringing that over here to represent a more accurate picture of our mindset on this.

There aren’t a lot of B12 posters because there never was a B12 presence on the board. I’m slowly inviting people from those schools, and the board has seen a steady uptick, as indicated by your presence here. Stop with the confirmation bias.

Most people don't know this was a dead board in early Sept 2021. You, I, Johnny I, Gemini Coog, and a few others brought it back to life. So to all the newbies, you are welcome.