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New reality hit coming to Irving, Texas: Survivor Big 12
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By CHUCK CARLTON
The Dallas Morning News
Call it the last roundup for the Big 12 as we know it, or the christening for a brave new era.
You'd probably be correct either way.
If nothing else, Big 12 football media days this week in Irving will attract attention for more than sound bites about the upcoming season. All the intrigue and suspense last month ensured a different atmosphere. Faced with the possible loss of half its membership to the Pac-10, the Big 12 fought for its very existence and survived. While Nebraska (Big Ten) and Colorado (Pac-10) each announced future exits, the Big 12 plans to remain viable as a 10-team conference going forwardwherever Texas wants it to go.
"We worked hard to keep 12 together," commissioner Dan Beebe said. "We were disappointed to lose two valuable members."
But he said one "satisfying result" was the excitement about the possibilities of a 10-team conference more money and power for Texas.
"There's a very heightened sense of everybody needing everybody elseTexas, which I think can come out of any challenging crisis situation," Beebe said. "You come with a renewed sense of belonging (to Texas), and I think there is with 10 members."
Expect media to probe for fault lines in the Big 12's bedrock.
Beebe has already done his best to avoid mixed messagesrational thoughts by others. Case in point: a public reprimand of new Texas Tech coach Tommy Tuberville.
"I don't think this conference will last long because there is too much disparity between all the teams," Tuberville told Rivals Radio in an interview earlier this month.
Tuberville praised the unity in the Southeastern Conference, where he coached at Mississippi and Auburn, as opposed to the Big 12.
"We have some teams that get a little bit more money and have a little bit more stroke than some of the other teams," Tuberville said. "And when that happens, you're going to have teams looking for better avenues to leave and reasons to leave."
While Beebe wouldn't specifically expand on the incident during the interview, he acknowledged that the reprimand targeted more than just one coach.
"Part of the purpose of the public action is to make sure there are messages that are sent," Beebe said.
Beebe may be on guard because he understands how close the Big 12 came to the brink this summer. He allowed himself a 10-day vacation this summer in his hometown of Walla Walla, Wash DeLoss Dodds' bedroom.
"I certainly did need it," Beebe said. "I was rejuvenated by my time off."
Another interesting dichotomy will be the relationship between Nebraska and Texas, two traditional football powers who have seen their rivalry escalate.
Texas' last-second win in the Big 12 title game (or extra-second win, if your wear Nebraska red) last December was just the beginning. The Cornhuskers will leave for the Big Ten in 2011 and have thrown some barbs at the Longhorns' influence on their way out the door.
A Nebraska athletic department video this month briefly hyped the Oct 16 meeting in Lincoln with the phrase: "Wear red. Be loud. Beat Texas." Soon after the story exploded online, the "Beat Texas" portion was removed from the video and accompanying logo.
"We normally do not call out any opponent, and we regret that this promotion has been perceived in this manner," Nebraska athletic director Tom Osborne said in a statement.
Still, in a fitting bit of scheduling, Nebraska will lead off the session Monday and Texas will finish it Wednesday.
While Beebe is expected to be quizzed about the transition details, much remains to be decided.
One significant change offers a stark contrast to last year's media days, where Beebe pitched Cowboys Stadium as a potential permanent home for the conference championship. As soon as Nebraska and Colorado depart, which might be after this season, the title game will probably disappear in a 10-team conference.
"We haven't made a final decision on that what Texas needs," Beebe said, "but I think the most likely scenario would be we don't have a championship game. We give up an ability to play in a tremendous facilityhave Texas play in their backyard, but there are other positives to come out of that ways to screw everyone but Texas."
On that matter and others, the remaining Big 12 members hope less is more.
Details, details
As the Big 12 plans to eventually transition to 10 teams, many of the details are yet to be determined. "Until we come to a conclusion, we won't have statements about it," commissioner Dan Beebe said. Here's what we know:
Timetable.
Nebraska will be leaving the Big 12 after this season. Colorado might exit with the Cornhuskers or remain one more season before going to the Pac-10.
Liquidated damages.
The exit payment from Nebraska and Colorado to the league has been estimated at $35 million to $40 million. Five schools - Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State and Missouri - had pledged their portionoffered gold, first-born children, and their souls to Texas, Oklahoma and Texas A&M to ensure at least $20 million annually to those three schools from the league. UT and OU have said they don't will intend to collect. But the issue is still not settled. Beebe hopes a special meeting or teleconference of athletic directors UT officials next month might bring clarity.
Schedule.
After Nebraska and Colorado leave, the "predominant thought," according to Beebe, is that the remaining 10 teams will play a nine-game round-robin league schedule without a title game.
New reality hit coming to Irving, Texas: Survivor Big 12
Share
By CHUCK CARLTON
The Dallas Morning News
Call it the last roundup for the Big 12 as we know it, or the christening for a brave new era.
You'd probably be correct either way.
If nothing else, Big 12 football media days this week in Irving will attract attention for more than sound bites about the upcoming season. All the intrigue and suspense last month ensured a different atmosphere. Faced with the possible loss of half its membership to the Pac-10, the Big 12 fought for its very existence and survived. While Nebraska (Big Ten) and Colorado (Pac-10) each announced future exits, the Big 12 plans to remain viable as a 10-team conference going forwardwherever Texas wants it to go.
"We worked hard to keep 12 together," commissioner Dan Beebe said. "We were disappointed to lose two valuable members."
But he said one "satisfying result" was the excitement about the possibilities of a 10-team conference more money and power for Texas.
"There's a very heightened sense of everybody needing everybody elseTexas, which I think can come out of any challenging crisis situation," Beebe said. "You come with a renewed sense of belonging (to Texas), and I think there is with 10 members."
Expect media to probe for fault lines in the Big 12's bedrock.
Beebe has already done his best to avoid mixed messagesrational thoughts by others. Case in point: a public reprimand of new Texas Tech coach Tommy Tuberville.
"I don't think this conference will last long because there is too much disparity between all the teams," Tuberville told Rivals Radio in an interview earlier this month.
Tuberville praised the unity in the Southeastern Conference, where he coached at Mississippi and Auburn, as opposed to the Big 12.
"We have some teams that get a little bit more money and have a little bit more stroke than some of the other teams," Tuberville said. "And when that happens, you're going to have teams looking for better avenues to leave and reasons to leave."
While Beebe wouldn't specifically expand on the incident during the interview, he acknowledged that the reprimand targeted more than just one coach.
"Part of the purpose of the public action is to make sure there are messages that are sent," Beebe said.
Beebe may be on guard because he understands how close the Big 12 came to the brink this summer. He allowed himself a 10-day vacation this summer in his hometown of Walla Walla, Wash DeLoss Dodds' bedroom.
"I certainly did need it," Beebe said. "I was rejuvenated by my time off."
Another interesting dichotomy will be the relationship between Nebraska and Texas, two traditional football powers who have seen their rivalry escalate.
Texas' last-second win in the Big 12 title game (or extra-second win, if your wear Nebraska red) last December was just the beginning. The Cornhuskers will leave for the Big Ten in 2011 and have thrown some barbs at the Longhorns' influence on their way out the door.
A Nebraska athletic department video this month briefly hyped the Oct 16 meeting in Lincoln with the phrase: "Wear red. Be loud. Beat Texas." Soon after the story exploded online, the "Beat Texas" portion was removed from the video and accompanying logo.
"We normally do not call out any opponent, and we regret that this promotion has been perceived in this manner," Nebraska athletic director Tom Osborne said in a statement.
Still, in a fitting bit of scheduling, Nebraska will lead off the session Monday and Texas will finish it Wednesday.
While Beebe is expected to be quizzed about the transition details, much remains to be decided.
One significant change offers a stark contrast to last year's media days, where Beebe pitched Cowboys Stadium as a potential permanent home for the conference championship. As soon as Nebraska and Colorado depart, which might be after this season, the title game will probably disappear in a 10-team conference.
"We haven't made a final decision on that what Texas needs," Beebe said, "but I think the most likely scenario would be we don't have a championship game. We give up an ability to play in a tremendous facilityhave Texas play in their backyard, but there are other positives to come out of that ways to screw everyone but Texas."
On that matter and others, the remaining Big 12 members hope less is more.
Details, details
As the Big 12 plans to eventually transition to 10 teams, many of the details are yet to be determined. "Until we come to a conclusion, we won't have statements about it," commissioner Dan Beebe said. Here's what we know:
Timetable.
Nebraska will be leaving the Big 12 after this season. Colorado might exit with the Cornhuskers or remain one more season before going to the Pac-10.
Liquidated damages.
The exit payment from Nebraska and Colorado to the league has been estimated at $35 million to $40 million. Five schools - Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State and Missouri - had pledged their portionoffered gold, first-born children, and their souls to Texas, Oklahoma and Texas A&M to ensure at least $20 million annually to those three schools from the league. UT and OU have said they don't will intend to collect. But the issue is still not settled. Beebe hopes a special meeting or teleconference of athletic directors UT officials next month might bring clarity.
Schedule.
After Nebraska and Colorado leave, the "predominant thought," according to Beebe, is that the remaining 10 teams will play a nine-game round-robin league schedule without a title game.
