SEC Membership Paying Off for Texas A&M

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<p>Looks like the decision to abandon UTexas and the Big 12 was a good one. A Yahoo Sports article reflects on Texas A&M's 2012 success on the field and likely financially as well, by deciding to leave UTexas and the controversial Longhorn Network TV contract issue behind.</p>

<p>An interesting complaint; it was reported that after TAMU made the decision to leave the Big 12 Conference, UTexas asked (pressured? demanded?) fellow Big 12 members to no longer schedule TAMU matches. Talk about sour grapes!</p>

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<p>But did TAMU benefit academically?</p>

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<p>They will. Increased national publicity, increased revenues into the region, and increased revenues coming into the university itself.</p>

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<p>There are more ways to look at this, and one does not include many kudos for this decision. While could understand that TA$M decided to do what was goofd for them (or at least what they think will be good) there is also the issue that this was done without any regard for the Big 10 conference. </p>

<p>No matter how one looks at it, the conference onoly survived because of the decision of UT to continue to support it, and NOT bolt to another conference --as the Aggies carpetbaggers did. UT had plenty of opportunities to jump ship but realized that college football would not be well-served by an asinine Big20, Pac-24, or SEC-30! </p>

<p>If one can wish TA$M well and hope they find the greener pastures and recognition they so wished, their decision is hardly worthy of applauds and kudos. It was nothing else than the desperate act of a program that never could be the big dog in Texas and would forever remain in the shadow of the more respected, more prestigious, and simply better program in Austin.</p>

<p>I, for one, will never miss the annual meeting with the Aggies and their silly pageantry. In a way, they belong in that other conference.</p>

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<p>When it comes to Texas, you really have no clue!</p>

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<p>xiggi, you sound jealous. Just like a lot of other Texas fans who simply don’t have a clue. It’s obvious Texas didn’t leave because no other conference would let them run the show like the Big 12 does. But you don’t even know what conference the Longhorns play in!</p>

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<p>Yes, you are obviously right. A typo is abundant proof I do not know Texas plays in the Big 12! </p>

<p>I am happy that you know more about Texas than I do.</p>

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<p>The Big 10 has 12 teams—close enough :D.</p>

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<p>xiggi, it always amazes me how much non-Texans think they know about the state. ;)</p>

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<p>Yes, MLH! And, unfortunately, a bulletin board discussion does not allow one to end a conversation with our good “Bless your heart!” … at least not with the desired effect. :)</p>

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<p>Getting improved finances and football standing is fine and dandy, but we mustn’t forget academics.</p>

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<p>UT won, and A&M beat Bama. It’s all good.</p>

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<p>“While could understand that TA$M decided to do what was goofd for them (or at least what they think will be good) there is also the issue that this was done without any regard for the Big 10 conference.”</p>

<p>“No matter how one looks at it, the conference onoly survived because of the decision of UT to continue to support it, and NOT bolt to another conference --as the Aggies carpetbaggers did. UT had plenty of opportunities to jump ship but realized that college football would not be well-served by an asinine Big20, Pac-24, or SEC-30!”</p>

<p>This is the most hilarious post I’ve ever read.

  1. Why should A&M care about the Big 12? SEC provided more publicity, better match-ups (on national TV) and more revenue. It was the smarter business decision, and the smarter athletic decision. Funny how Texas fans bashed on A&M when they wanted to join, and now that all their arguments have been rejected, they have to find something to go on about/</p>

<p>2) The conference only survived because of Texas!? Are you *<strong><em>ing kidding me? Texas almost destroyed the conference by their need for unequal revenue sharing, plus the LHN deal. A&M did the smart thing by deciding that unlike the rest of the Big 12, they did not want to suck Bevo’s *</em></strong> anymore.
How are super conferences asinine? Because they don’t serve Texas? This will lead to a playoff system rather than the BCS which places more emphasis on history than actual present day performance.
Deloss Dodds is menacing the other schools in the Big 12 to not schedule A&M anymore so he can tell potential recruits that they will “never play in Texas if they go to A&M”.
Texas, lead by Dodds, is a bully. A&M put up with enough and left</p>

<p>Academically, The 2012 Freshman class had a record 27,000+ applications and of the enrolled class, 60% were in the top 10% of the graduating class, as opposed to 50% in 2009. Stronger student bodies play a significant role in the academics of an institution. In a way, exposure from football and the SEC move is responsible for this.</p>

<p>And yes, if you take yourself to ESPN, or Yahoo sports, or any major Texas metropolitan newspaper, yes, this move is to be applauded.</p>

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<p>And the LHN is not good for the Big 12 conference either. It shows one/two football games which are taken away from the Big 12 TV schedule, and adds the revenue to Texas’ pockets.</p>

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<p>I am happy you found my post the most hilarious you ever read, my dear Aggie friend.</p>

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<p>The pleasure was mine Mr. longhorn lover</p>

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