According to Jake Trotter.
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We all know Osborne and Perlman screwed up big time in this move. But you can't go back now. Sometimes you just have to make the most of a bad situation.
We all know Osborne and Perlman screwed up big time in this move. But you can't go back now. Sometimes you just have to make the most of a bad situation.
We all know Osborne and Perlman screwed up big time in this move. But you can't go back now. Sometimes you just have to make the most of a bad situation.
"I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul"
To anyone saying they'd like to go back, tell me why. Because I have no idea why you would want to.
Right. But nostalgia for what, I wonder? They honestly miss playing Baylor? And Texas?Nostalgia is the only reason I can come up with. People act like our downturn was a result of our move, which is ridiculous.
These people have nostalgia for something that will never be there again, and frankly wasn't there when we left. You really can't find hardly anybody who really liked the Big 12-I certainly never heard much positive about it when we were in the conference. But for some people, it's the closest thing to the old Big 8, so they cling to that last bit of nostalgia left. Why people still entertain these thoughts is beyond me-we are in the B1G to stay, so they better get used to it.Right. But nostalgia for what, I wonder? They honestly miss playing Baylor? And Texas?
Right. It's like they think 5 years ago, we left the OU rivalry and long-standing history with Mizzou and Colorado. Sorry folks, that's all gone, and been gone.These people have nostalgia for something that will never be there again, and frankly wasn't there when we left. You really can't find hardly anybody who really liked the Big 12-I certainly never heard much positive about it when we were in the conference. But for some people, it's the closest thing to the old Big 8, so they cling to that last bit of nostalgia left. Why people still entertain these thoughts is beyond me-we are in the B1G to stay, so they better get used to it.
They have no good reason. The only reason they have, is because they hate change. It's the same reason so many people hated the firing of Solich, Callahan, and Pelini.To anyone saying they'd like to go back, tell me why. Because I have no idea why you would want to.
We all know Osborne and Perlman screwed up big time in this move. But you can't go back now. Sometimes you just have to make the most of a bad situation.
Five words...To anyone saying they'd like to go back, tell me why. Because I have no idea why you would want to.
As opposed to Iowa state, Kansas, K state, Missouri and Colorado every year?Five words...
Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Iowa
...EVERY SINGLE YEAR!
One word. TEXASS!! Do not need or want to deal with those egomaniacs trying to run the show, make the rules and take all the money. So, once again. F-Texass!!Five words...
Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Iowa
...EVERY SINGLE YEAR!
This is really not true. Colorado was looking to leave to the Pac 12 because they have a lot more ties with the west coast than they did in the midwest. A lot of their alumni go west and their culture is more west coast. You are also ignoring the fact Texas was trying to take the 2 Oklahoma schools and the 4 Texas schools to the Pac.Well the way the contracts are structured, we are basically stuck/screwed/use whatever adjective.. at least before, we kind of had some say so in things and we decided to throw all our media rights to the conference, no easy way to get out, decided we would not partake in the profits for 5 years (who negotiated this mess?) and on top of that, fans have a long way to go for road games.
Culture wise, I don't think we fit the B1G, and never thought we really did either. The B1G is all about Ohio State and Michigan. We belong where we historically belong, and that is in the Big 8/12.
Texas was a major problem toward the end, but our relationship with Texas wasn't always bad either. The Big12 had a inept commissioner and some problems, but I think it would have been wiser to stick around and fix it, rather than just leave.
The only reason the others left, is they knew we were leaving. If we hadn't done that, those others schools would have stuck around, including Colorado, even though they technically left first.
With each major decision in the last 15 years, we get further and further away from what made us successful in the first place.
I hope this year turns out good, cause if it doesn't, people are going to be very upset or worse, apathetic.
Only thing I miss is the game in Lawrence every other year. Other than that, I appreciate everything about the B1G. Everything is better IMO.According to Jake Trotter.
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This is really not true.. if Colorado wanted to leave for the Pac 12 over more ties to the west coast, they would have done that years ago. Everyone knew we were leaving, and that's when the others decided to get out. In fact, what happened after we left, with Texas A&M was much more intense than what people realize.This is really not true. Colorado was looking to leave to the Pac 12 because they have a lot more ties with the west coast than they did in the midwest. A lot of their alumni go west and their culture is more west coast. You are also ignoring the fact Texas was trying to take the 2 Oklahoma schools and the 4 Texas schools to the Pac.
Missouri...won their division in the SEC.As opposed to Iowa state, Kansas, K state, Missouri and Colorado every year?
Unless you're referring to historical ties with the schools I mentioned, not much difference between either five...
We lose to Minnesota and Wisconsin now. Lose to Missouri and K State then. What's the difference?Missouri...won their division in the SEC.
KSU was in the top 10 towards the end of the year.
Colorado ...loved to hate them.
...sorry but there is a difference there.
Old Big 8 back together? I'd be open to listening. Big 12? LOL no.
Tom, Tom, Tom.We all know Osborne and Perlman screwed up big time in this move. But you can't go back now. Sometimes you just have to make the most of a bad situation.
Um...Colorado and Mizzou aren't in the Big 12 dude. Hate to be the one to break that to you.Missouri...won their division in the SEC.
KSU was in the top 10 towards the end of the year.
Colorado ...loved to hate them.
...sorry but there is a difference there.
Sorry, 2 teams not 3. I always forget about West Virginia in the Big 12 now. BYU's coach has come out and said they need to join a power 5 conference within the next 3 years. I get the feeling they would love a Big 12 invite.Big 8 wouldn't have the eyeballs to be a viable conference, which is why the big 12 came about in the first place.
People should also know that the big 12 only 'reformed' itself because of our departure. If we stayed, it would still be the dan booby amateur hour.
Goodbye to texass and their stacked deck.
And the big 12 needs 2 teams, not 3. They aren't taking BYU because they have a Notre Dame complex. Cincinnati would likely be one. I've heard no consensus on the other. The reason they haven't been making the move yet is because whatever two schools they add would need to offset the hit each school would take when they divide by 12 and not 10. Maybe other realities will trump that someday. We will see. Oklahoma's Boren just released a big statement how they need to add 2 more schools, so I'm not sure what his endgame is with that. Maybe OU will join the BiG TeN and bring KU with them.
We all know Osborne and Perlman screwed up big time in this move. But you can't go back now. Sometimes you just have to make the most of a bad situation.
Right. It's like they think 5 years ago, we left the OU rivalry and long-standing history with Mizzou and Colorado. Sorry folks, that's all gone, and been gone.