Mike Leach Thinks Wvu/b12 Marriage Is Short Term

[UConnJim]

Listened to Mike Leach on Sirius radio this afternoon. Many callers asked what he thought of WVU to the Big 12. He thought it was a good short term move for WVU, but he did not think the marriage would last more than the short term, or about 5 years. Why? He didn't think WVU was a good LT fit and there would be more conference movement in the future.

I guess WVU better be nice to all of their recent conference mates as they leave as you never know where you may end up next.

 

[Adios]

WVU looks a little out of place on the map of the Big XII.

 

[UCHuskies08]

Did the Big 12 do the TV rights lockup in the end or not? If so, that pretty much guarantees they'll be there for a while, right?

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

The B12 is just a temporary arrangement for 6 years so that Texas can test the viability of the LHN. After this 6 year agreement, Texas will either go independent (if the LHN is a huge success), or join another conference (either P12 or B1G). Everyone knows it. That is why Missouri is leaving...get a spot now while you can instead of trying to scramble in 6 years for a spot. Missouri tried to get a 12 year agreement in order to stay...and Texas said no.

Everyone knows the B12 will not be around 8 years from now. WVU just jumped from a sinking ship into a ship with a broken motor and a springing leak. Their new boat may get them a little closer to the shore (and they will be dry for a little bit longer), but eventually they will end up in the same place.

I am just hoping that UConn will get rescued by another boat before our ship completely sinks!

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

Did the Big 12 do the TV rights lockup in the end or not? If so, that pretty much guarantees they'll be there for a while, right?

Yes. But for only 6 years.

 

[uconNYC]

After 6 years - Texas, OU, OSU and TT will go to the PAC-16 as originally planned.

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

After 6 years - Texas, OU, OSU and TT will go to the PAC-16 as originally planned.

Don't count out the B1G for Texas, I wouldn't be surprised if they end up there instead eventually.