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[Darrell McPhaul]

I was going to save this for nexts weeks Crossfire but, I have been encouraged to post more often.

Several Updates:

Rice vs. A&M Assault Case

Evidently Stansburry has fired his initial attorney Allena Wright and found a large cache of money in his sofa and hired a very good defense attorney.  The Harris County DA's office is building a case to prosecute to the fullest.  Keep in mind, the DA's office is not just going to press charges on the assault but, the attempted rape/sexual assault.  I was told that  sometimes it takes up to six months to put a case like this together.  

NCAA Realignment:

I was told that we are not worried about scheduling  A&M because someone very high up at our University believes that there will be a conference realignment within in two years and they will most likely be in our pod .  

 

[bcherry168]

Thanks for the update. That is interesting about the conference realignment. I wonder how that will affect all of the TV contracts. Seems like that would make it very difficult. If the top 65 get their autonomy, that will perhaps give impetus to realignment, and perhaps a true playoff, but it will take some very complex negotiations with the TV folks. Two years doesn't seem like enough time to get it done.

 

[texasdobbs]

Interesting .... thanks for the updated post...

 

[Darrell McPhaul]

Judge,

It really does not seem like enough time?  However if there is more money to made, I'm the sure the networks will have no problem coming up with new contracts and or buyouts on some.

BTW, Texas  officials are all for the new realignment.

 

[Pancho Negro]

So we're going to the SEC? 

 

[Darrell McPhaul]

So we're going to the SEC? 

Panco,

That's just it, I'm not sure there is going to be an SEC, B12, Pac or B10 when the realignment goes down.

Darrell

 

[Agmaniacmike]

Was told the Jackson commit yesterday was directly related to Stansbury's legal standing.

 

[Topstarr]

NOW we are on our way..........Immmmm for change!!!!!

GIG THEM AGGies in the A**

 

[Bobo]

Stansbury???

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Division 4!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bobo]

I wish a&m would be in a crappy pod

 

[Randolph Duke]

Please don't tell me we are going to be aligned in any way with the rednecks in the SEC. After everything that has been done on the academic side to build the reputation of the university it would be a crime to become part of what they represent.

 

[CCausey11]

Please don't tell me we are going to be aligned in any way with the rednecks in the SEC. After everything that has been done on the academic side to build the reputation of the university it would be a crime to become part of what they represent.

I think that would depend on how many "pods" are created.  You have to think that geography will factor in and Texas is unique geographically.  If we are put together with teams to our east then I think some western division SEC teams could fall into our pod.  If we align north or west that would not be an issue?  Hard to say without out knowing more info. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Wow, thanks for those little nuggets of info

 

[Juan]

Some pretty large network contracts at risk with any realignment plan

 

[Randolph Duke]

Some pretty large network contracts at risk with any realignment plan

The networks will adapt to the shifting landscape with ease. Remember, without change there is no opportunity. Whatever arrangements are made, they will be made in consultation with the networks. Everyone is in this together. Except maybe Notre Dame.

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

The networks will adapt to the shifting landscape with ease. Remember, without change there is no opportunity. Whatever arrangements are made, they will be made in consultation with the networks. Everyone is in this together. Except maybe Notre Dame.

Love this stuff. Will this apply to basketball too or only football?

 

[HornNdriftwood]

Some pretty large network contracts at risk with any realignment plan

As Burke Magnus said the other day, ESPN wishes it could go back to 2008 before it all started.

I would imagine they would love an opportunity to end realignment forever.

 

[doc longhorn]

Some pretty large network contracts at risk with any realignment plan

Sigh!

Here are the two things that must occur in order for realignment to take place:

1.  Currant contracts must be annulled or redefined.

      A.  This means the networks have to pony up more money.

            b.  This ain't gonna happen if there is less money for the networks.

            c.   If conferences realign anyway - expect a plethoria of lawsuits.

2.  Schools will not realign if the networks say no.

     A.  If the money pie is split even more - forget it.

     B.  If conferences attempt to realign anyway - See - 1., A., c.