<p>Did the context of my statement escape you? It is obviously about doing what it wants in connection with the offers and demands in college football. UT had and has most of the trump cards in its hands. Had it expressed the desire to bolt to another conference, the bidding would have been insane. Like it or not, UT is one of the most desirable teams in the NCAA. </p>
<p>Yet, contrary to what many thought. UT stayed put and probably cajoled the Sooners to also stick to a conference that appeared to be a dead duck. They stayed and ensured the survival of the conference while others did NOT a la Nebraska and the Aggies that NEVER did a damn thing for the Big 12, except whine and cry about the lack of recognition and being perennaly not higher than third of fourth fiddle in the conference. </p>
<p>So, yes, Texas, as the true leader and innovator it is, can do and SHOULD do what it wants. And part of that is that they also DO care about the other smaller teams such as Baylor.</p>