tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post5087539523662122417..comments2023-10-10T03:21:23.580-04:00Comments on Motown Sports Revival: Mess with TexasJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-41073054598639636432010-05-17T22:12:20.937-04:002010-05-17T22:12:20.937-04:00I think that A&M and Texas are a package deal,...I think that A&M and Texas are a package deal, the Texas legislature (obviously of about 50/50 loyalty) can make sure that Texas doesn't leave the Aggies behind. Virginia legislature did the same thing to pull VaTech into the ACC. OU, probably not. They're big enough to be their own entity and weren't in the same conference as Texas when I went to school (at least the first few years). I do think all three are wise to stick together for more clout.J.R. Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025764913047432098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-14365790130947731432010-05-16T15:21:15.957-04:002010-05-16T15:21:15.957-04:00oh, I forgot about Missouri -- I would be happy na...oh, I forgot about Missouri -- I would be happy nabbing Missouri rather than Nebraska. No doubt Nebbi is superior with football, but St Louis and KC would be nice mkts, and Missouri is a superior school to Nebraska (I think).redhog1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02523002552458977581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-60084461562631494142010-05-16T15:20:03.102-04:002010-05-16T15:20:03.102-04:00Jake (and J.R.) - sorry I am slow to catch up with...Jake (and J.R.) - sorry I am slow to catch up with this post and comments. I have lived in NYC area for 13 years, grew up in Detroit burbs, and attended Mich undergrad. Anyway, about 10-12 yrs ago, the NY Times started covering coll football on weekend (before it had a sports section) -- the only teams it covered were Ivy League, Penn State, and Michigan. IMO, PSU and Mich are still top two. <br /><br />I believe adding Texas (and whatever sister Texas schools come with it) would be phenomenal for the B10. I think ND would be pure gold, but I really love the Texas play because it shows the nation B10 is capable of picking and choosing the best available wherever they may be geographically. And make no mistake, Texas is the best available -- and, J.R., while fans may care more about geography, nothing would cement the legacy of the leaders of UT more than chalking a deal with the most prestigious grouping of public universities -- I think they value the academics and research eliteness more than the average fan realizes. B10 sets itself as the most prestigious overall conference with addition of Texas, TA&M, Nebraska, ND, Pitt (I know Pitt adds nothing really other than a good academic school, so go ahead and sub in Cuse, Rutgers, or Conn if you wish).<br /><br />Also, FWIW....There are a lot of people that attend Syracuse from the NYC region, but I doubt it would spark much new TV viewing in the big ten -- a bunch of 'Cuse games are already on TV out here on cable channels. Rutgers was a zero on the radar screen until that one (almost full) season where they posted a bunch of wins. They were a cinderella story that year with lots of coverage and hype, but frankly have faded off since. I agree neither 'Cuse nor Rutgers add much in terms of real NYC viewing power, but certainly could help the BTN to some degree with sheer number of potential (wealthy) eyeballs out here.redhog1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02523002552458977581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-88322152955164087572010-05-13T22:54:25.851-04:002010-05-13T22:54:25.851-04:00Are Texas, A&M, and Oklahoma a package deal fo...Are Texas, A&M, and Oklahoma a package deal for another conference if/when the Big XII loses teams?Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-48168602090888676892010-05-12T22:56:21.570-04:002010-05-12T22:56:21.570-04:00Nebraska and Missouri (as some media reports had y...Nebraska and Missouri (as some media reports had yesterday) probably wouldn't make Texas feel like they had to follow (only recent ties). A&M isn't a sought after commodity except with Texas You're piece had it spot on, Texas A&M is right in step with Texas academically and athletically and will be a nice add for anyone taking Texas. They are a lot different "culturally" :).<br /><br />I think the Big 10 needs to do one of 2 things:<br /><br />1) Add Notre Dame and just Notre Dame<br /><br />2) Add five schools, may not be much addition, but destruction of other leagues (assuming B12 & BE) places them as firm #1 (or #2 if SEC acts accordingly).<br /><br />Texas worries about this...you guys pillage the North and we become Big East level in terms of depth and either need to add quality programs (like who, TCU?) or bail to another conference ourselves (Pac 10 or SEC).J.R. Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025764913047432098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-54388990817855718872010-05-10T15:22:58.005-04:002010-05-10T15:22:58.005-04:00Individually, I think Rutgers and Syracuse might b...Individually, I think Rutgers and Syracuse might be zero stars. Together, they might (with a heavy emphasis on might) bring some interest from the NYC market. I really hope the Big Ten doesn't accept that level of "settling." <br /><br />How much more likely is Texas to consider the Big Ten if Nebraska, Missouri, and, by default, Texas A&M, are part of expansion?Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-41808573306059749562010-05-08T11:57:45.948-04:002010-05-08T11:57:45.948-04:00Once again, my alma mater is invoked! Well writte...Once again, my alma mater is invoked! Well written piece as always. From my burnt orange world we certainly hold a lot of cards but are anxious to see what happens. I put too much stock in Texas not going to the SEC b/c of academics, I think geography trumps.<br /><br />Obviously the Big 10 is looking for a "three star" addition: TV market, academics, and athletics. Might be that Notre Dame and Texas are the only two that sweep all three. Will the Big 10 settle for a 2 out of 3? Some of the ones now seem to be 1 out of 3's for sure (hence the lack of full court press on those schools).J.R. Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025764913047432098noreply@blogger.com