Texas & The Big 11

The Journal Sentinel posted this in a blog last week and the rumor has been out there before that. Is it a real possibility?

Probably not. Academically, Texas would be joining a much more prestigious academic conference. Texas is well regarded academically while the rest of the Big 12, eh, not so much. And when talking about history - most people forget their history was forged for decades in the SWC which no longer exists. They joined the Big 12 in the mid-90s along with A&M, Baylor & Tech.

But...this is Texas and they are publically funded school with a legislature that understands that Texas football is as big as anything in the state. They could try to block this by holding funds unless they guaranteed certain non-conference games meaning Oklahoma and Texas A&M and possibly other games against state teams. So, instead of the occasional big time non-conference game, they'd be playing two bitter rivals while their conference foes are beating up MAC schools and Notre Dame.

Also, the baseball program would be taking a major step down playing in the Big 11 versus the Big 12. While we shrug our shoulders at college baseball, it's a big deal in Texas.

Is not as far-fetched as some might think but there would be a lot to overcome.