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Message: [QUOTE="jostar1, post: 1367738, member: 1737"] Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris Well... clearly Oklahoma and WVU are pushing expansion. Clearly Texas is happy at 10 & sees no need for a B12N. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris Clearly OU and WVU have fired warning shots at the Big 12. But that's only half of the equation. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris I have a hard time believing that OU and WVU would go to war over expanding with schools that both say do not add value. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris So you question the endgame. You think about who would cause OU & WVU to risk alienating Texas over expansion. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris I have a theory. Waiting on at least some feedback from those who know. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris What I don't want to do is put something out that isn't factual or plausible. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris I'm also certain about one fact that may or may not be related to the internal battle in the Big 12. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris I'm certain now that the ACC GoR is not a valid legal instrument. It was enacted for the purpose of PR only. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris I'm certain that ACC schools were not paid for assigning their rights & a GoR was not necessary for their TV contract. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris I'm certain that the ACC GoR is good for as long as no one in the ACC challenges it. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris I'm certain that it will become valid if and when ESPN picks up the ACCN. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris And I think to myself would OU and WVU go to war with Texas over expansion if the schools they added solidified the Big 12? Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris So I know that OU & WVU want the Big 12 to expand & are willing to fight for it. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris Would they be willing to fight Texas to add two AAC schools? Would that be worth the risk? Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris So all the parts are there. The equation lines up. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris You have a conference that needs to expand with value. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris You have a school with ongoing financial problems & a worry about competitive balance with 7 private schools in the ACC. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris Clemson has zero need. But I can't see them staying in the ACC without FSU. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris Who knows. I'm trying to figure out why OU & WVU are taking on Texas. Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris Unless it's FSU the Big 12 gains nothing from expansion. It adds FSU and say Clemson & it's not only secure but rivals the SEC Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 1h1 hour ago @JBruceHarris I have feelers out. I've asked questions directly to people who know. I'm waiting on their replies. [/QUOTE]

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