Realignment Super Thread
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Bobcat1
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Not even gonna lie, I originally typed the other one…..and I changed it JUST because of your correction.As much as I (justifiably) rag on you, I would like to commend you on finally typing TXST correctly. Well done lad!
When you’re right, you’re right.
franslasttwinkie
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So you're saying realignment could actually potentially put us in a worst place than the Sun Belt as it is right now? Just when I thought we were rock bottom. How could our current affiliation actually get worse? If we went Independent? I don't think there is any way we could ever afford to go independent I think that option has already been weighed on here.
SEC takes from the B12
B12 takes from AAC
AAC takes from CUSA
CUSA takes from SBC
TXST still in the SBC, minus APPST, GASO, Coastal, ARST and Louisiana
Txst12
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I don’t understand this sentiment. You’re acting as if this is the old sun belt from when we joined. It’s not. The SBC now is probably second best g5 conference out there especially with coastal, app and ull. We could definitely be worse off in the MAC, CUSA or independent.
Goldievirtuoso
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I wasn’t thrilled with TXST winding up in the SBC at the time either, but as of last season it could be argued that SBC was the best G5 conference (no thanks to us).
So yeah, it could be a lot worse.
So yeah, it could be a lot worse.
This is probably a likely scenario. So how does SBC pick up the pieces? I wouldn't mind seeing SFA and Sam Houston join the SBC so that we can at least have some in-state rivals. The SBC could then back fill with some other schools in the footprint. Let's face it, we're going to be left behind in this derby. Might as well accept reality and make the best of it.
Goldievirtuoso
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This looks close to reality, however at this point I think AAC takes from SBC and SBC takes from CUSA. I would think AAC would prefer App St, Coastal or Louisana over just about anyone in CUSA.
It wasn't meant to be strictly linear or absolute. Just trying to keep it simple for the crayon eaters.
Another possible scenario: The B12 just straight up dies.
Pac12 takes BYU, Tech, OKST, and Kansas
ACC takes Notre Dame and West Virginia
AAC takes Baylor, TCU, Iowa State and KState
You can get creative and swap some of those around, play w/ the B1G taking KU and ND, etc. But the B12 is the weakest P5 and could easily be cannibalized with the end result being 4 or 5 16 team conferences.
Another possible scenario: The B12 just straight up dies.
Pac12 takes BYU, Tech, OKST, and Kansas
ACC takes Notre Dame and West Virginia
AAC takes Baylor, TCU, Iowa State and KState
You can get creative and swap some of those around, play w/ the B1G taking KU and ND, etc. But the B12 is the weakest P5 and could easily be cannibalized with the end result being 4 or 5 16 team conferences.
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aaaand look at this little nugget re: the B12 call this afternoon that UT and OU didn't attend:
Goldievirtuoso
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The other thing the SBC has over CUSA is the amount of teams in each conference. CUSA is already overloaded and probably needs to lose a team or two as it is.
While we could wind up in a worse situation, I don't think it will lead to a doomsday scenario where we wind up as an Indy or worse in FCS.
I think if UT and OU leave, the Big 12 will be done for. Even if they poach a few AAC or MWC teams, I can see where they will be seen as a new G6 conference.
While we could wind up in a worse situation, I don't think it will lead to a doomsday scenario where we wind up as an Indy or worse in FCS.
I think if UT and OU leave, the Big 12 will be done for. Even if they poach a few AAC or MWC teams, I can see where they will be seen as a new G6 conference.
The man asked a question and I answered it. That's how our situation could get worse. You seem to be missing a good chunk of this conversation.
81Catillac
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What a great time to have either Lame Duck Larry or an interim AD leading us through it all. Geez!