fanforlife
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If this is true, and tu is still going to run away from the now-raging and powerful TCU, Baylor needs to seriously question what it stands for as a university.
Looks like most of the 12ers are stuck together, and it won't make that huge of a difference if tu stays or goes. They won't be getting their way any longer. TCU belongs in the top-level conference in this area of the country. Is there another example of 100-year neighboring rivals purposely sabotaging and blackballing one program despite its extraordinary success? No. What did TCU ever do to deserve to be the enemy of the most virulent entity in college sports?
Kenn Starr, from a few weeks ago:
"We especially appreciate our fellow Texas institutions in the conference and the special rivalries that entertain and energize our respective alumni.
Now, in a formation that includes an incredibly strong regional association of ten schools, four of which represent the State of Texas, we believe that the Big 12 is one of the nation's foremost athletic conferences.
For Texas, strong connections among rival Big 12 institutions produce income and jobs and help with student recruitment, both by keeping students in our state and by bringing others into our fold. And, of course, there is the great pride that we feel as Texans when our teams dominate the national collegiate athletics landscape as they did during the past year. (Rose Bowl being the highlight here, obviously)
As we saw last summer, many in the Texas Legislature understand the economics associated with a strong and unified Texas presence in a dominant athletic conference.
Our elected officials are again taking notice of a flurry of activity related to the Big 12 and have postponed hearings, pending developments, to discuss college athletics. We believe such conversations are certain to conclude that it is in the best interest of our state that the four Texas schools of the Big 12 stay together."
Baylor needs to go public with its support. Now.
Looks like most of the 12ers are stuck together, and it won't make that huge of a difference if tu stays or goes. They won't be getting their way any longer. TCU belongs in the top-level conference in this area of the country. Is there another example of 100-year neighboring rivals purposely sabotaging and blackballing one program despite its extraordinary success? No. What did TCU ever do to deserve to be the enemy of the most virulent entity in college sports?
Kenn Starr, from a few weeks ago:
"We especially appreciate our fellow Texas institutions in the conference and the special rivalries that entertain and energize our respective alumni.
Now, in a formation that includes an incredibly strong regional association of ten schools, four of which represent the State of Texas, we believe that the Big 12 is one of the nation's foremost athletic conferences.
For Texas, strong connections among rival Big 12 institutions produce income and jobs and help with student recruitment, both by keeping students in our state and by bringing others into our fold. And, of course, there is the great pride that we feel as Texans when our teams dominate the national collegiate athletics landscape as they did during the past year. (Rose Bowl being the highlight here, obviously)
As we saw last summer, many in the Texas Legislature understand the economics associated with a strong and unified Texas presence in a dominant athletic conference.
Our elected officials are again taking notice of a flurry of activity related to the Big 12 and have postponed hearings, pending developments, to discuss college athletics. We believe such conversations are certain to conclude that it is in the best interest of our state that the four Texas schools of the Big 12 stay together."
Baylor needs to go public with its support. Now.
