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utee94 · « **Reply #448 on:** February 10, 2023, 11:28:58 AM »

Quote from: Cincydawg on February 10, 2023, 11:21:00 AM

I saw that somewhere and thought it'd be OK. I didn't spend any time on it for obvious reasons.

Yeah it seems to cover most of the SEC rivalries that I know about, but admittedly I'm no expert on SEC rivalries and there could be some glaring problems with the proposal.

CWSooner · « **Reply #449 on:** February 10, 2023, 12:08:56 PM »

OU-Mississippi State would not light my candle. There's no history there.

I'd rather see Arkansas or Tennessee in that slot.

Cincydawg · « **Reply #450 on:** February 10, 2023, 12:11:56 PM »

I think that was because no one was left after pinning the "important" rivalries.

More important to me I think is how often we'd get to play Texas or OU.

utee94 · « **Reply #451 on:** February 10, 2023, 12:16:38 PM »

Quote from: CWSooner on February 10, 2023, 12:08:56 PM

OU-Mississippi State would not light my candle. There's no history there.

I'd rather see Arkansas or Tennessee in that slot.

Yeah I was definitely thinking Arkansas would be a better fit for OU than would MSU. But I don't know enough to really have an opinion on the matter.

Quote from: Cincydawg on February 10, 2023, 12:11:56 PM

I think that was because no one was left after pinning the "important" rivalries.

More important to me I think is how often we'd get to play Texas or OU.

In a 3+6+6, you'd play each of us twice every 4 years.

Cincydawg · « **Reply #452 on:** February 10, 2023, 12:18:17 PM »

I saw that, it would work for me.

utee94 · « **Reply #453 on:** February 10, 2023, 12:21:04 PM »

I feel like it makes so much sense, that someone is going to screw it up and make it NOT happen.

But that could just be from PTSD following decades of inept B12 leadership.

Gigem · « **Reply #454 on:** February 10, 2023, 02:12:47 PM »

Quote from: longhorn320 on February 09, 2023, 10:29:03 PM

what is BO

Well, since there are now two UT's in conference, I was going to say orange UT, but then I realized that it was really UT Burnt Orange.

longhorn320 · « **Reply #455 on:** February 10, 2023, 03:21:47 PM »

This was in my email and thought I'd pass it along

Dear Longhorn Nation,

Yesterday, The University of Texas at Austin and the Big 12 Conference announced we agreed to terms enabling our participation in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) starting in summer 2024, pending final approval from the UT System Board of Regents.

Given the rapidly evolving collegiate athletics landscape and the impact this move will have on our athletics program, student athletes and the university, I am grateful we are able to accelerate our transition in a way that will benefit all the involved institutions.

Our top-ranked athletics program is an integral part of our university. It is called our front porch, but it is also our connective tissue, joining our student athletes, broader student body, alumni, faculty, staff and fans. Texas Athletics is a source of pride and excellence, bringing more incredible talent and passion to our campus.

This move will allow our student athletes to compete against the very best, on the biggest stages, across all of our men’s and women’s sports. It will further strengthen our global brand and reputation, leading more people to consider our university as a place to study, teach and work – and to wear burnt orange and get their Horns Up. Our academic mission will benefit as a result, as will our current and future graduates who will have even more reasons to come back to campus for a game, or to get together in countless locations across the globe to cheer on their Longhorns.

The Big 12 has been our conference home for nearly three decades, and we look forward to a final season of spirited competition with our respected friends and rivals. We will leave with many amazing memories, and at least 213 regular and postseason Big 12 conference championships.

As we look to the future, I am grateful to Chairman Kevin Eltife and the Board of Regents for their tremendous leadership throughout this transition, and to our outstanding athletics director, Chris Del Conte, for his guidance and ingenuity in helping us reach this milestone. I am also grateful for our student athletes, staff members and coaches as they continue to bring pride to our university by how intensely they prepare and compete.

I look forward to experiencing the next chapter of Longhorn athletics with you. If you yell “Texas,” I’ve got the “Fight!”

Hook 'em!

Jay Hartzell
President

utee94 · « **Reply #456 on:** February 10, 2023, 04:35:25 PM »

Quote from: Gigem on February 10, 2023, 02:12:47 PM

Well, since there are now two UT's in conference, I was going to say orange UT, but then I realized that it was really UT Burnt Orange.

Yeah now that we're gonna be in the SEC, I guess I'll have to figure out some way to determine whether we're playing the Tigers, the Tigers, the Tigers, or the Bulldogs, or the Bulldogs.

utee94 · « **Reply #457 on:** February 10, 2023, 04:45:50 PM »

Here's another wild arse guess, this one includes the 6+6 each school would play in addition to the 3 perma-rivals:

longhorn320 · « **Reply #458 on:** February 10, 2023, 05:25:54 PM »

Quote from: Gigem on February 10, 2023, 02:12:47 PM

Well, since there are now two UT's in conference, I was going to say orange UT, but then I realized that it was really UT Burnt Orange.

Im not too keen on UT (BO) I like Horns or Vols

utee94 · « **Reply #459 on:** February 10, 2023, 05:32:50 PM »

Quote from: longhorn320 on February 10, 2023, 05:25:54 PM

Im not too keen on UT (BO) I like Horns or Vols

Or Texas and Tennessee. Or UTex and UTenn.

Or just UT and UT, since the context most likely is going to indicate which you're talking about, anyway.

CWSooner · « **Reply #460 on:** February 10, 2023, 06:03:36 PM »

Quote from: utee94 on February 10, 2023, 04:45:50 PM

Here's another wild arse guess, this one includes the 6+6 each school would play in addition to the 3 perma-rivals:

It's showing Florida instead of MSU as OU's 3rd permanent "rival." Coincidentally, about 5 minutes ago, I heard Berry Tramel, probably the most highly regarded sports journalist in Oklahoma, say that he's heard a lot of buzz to that effect.
OU and UF don't have much history--just three games starting with the 2008 (season) NCG. But Florida doesn't have any particular die-if-you-lose conference rivalries other than the one with Georgia.

utee94 · « **Reply #461 on:** February 10, 2023, 06:24:05 PM »

UF-OU would be a fun perma-rival. There's at least a little shared coaching tree history.

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