Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports Exacerbating the conference’s power imbalance is not a particularly viable solution for its problems. In a last-ditch effort to convince the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners to remain in the Big 12 Conference, league officials are discussing the possibility of extra additional revenue shares for the two schools, according to a report … [Read more...] about Report: Big 12 considering extra revenue shares for Texas and Oklahoma
Texas lands Vanderbilt transfer INF Jack O’Dowd
Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports David Pierce makes another depth addition with some long-term potential. Texas Longhorns baseball continues to remain active in the NCAA transfer portal, with Vanderbilt Commodores transfer infielder Jack O’Dowd announcing his commitment on Saturday. Thankful for all the memories made in Black & Gold this year. Excited for my next … [Read more...] about Texas lands Vanderbilt transfer INF Jack O’Dowd
26 Texas Longhorn athletes set to compete at the 2020 Olympic Games
University of Texas alum Ryan Crouser celebrates after breaking the world record in the shot put at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials on June 18, 2021. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images A large contingent of UT athletes will represent 11 countries in Tokyo. The 2020 Summer Olympic Games begin this week after being postponed for a full year due to … [Read more...] about 26 Texas Longhorn athletes set to compete at the 2020 Olympic Games
SEC expansion announcement could come next week, but when the move will happen is less clear
Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Texas and Oklahoma may be hoping for the Big 12 to quickly fall apart to avoid paying large exit fees. According to Chip Brown of Horns247 on Friday morning, the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners plan on informing the Big 12 of their withdrawal on Monday with a vote from the SEC expected shortly thereafter. The … [Read more...] about SEC expansion announcement could come next week, but when the move will happen is less clear
Bevo’s Daily Roundup: What the Big 12 has to say about Texas, Oklahoma potentially leaving for the SEC
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Plus: The Longhorn Network’s wink The Big 12 is currently floating in a sea of political maneuvering. According to CBS Sports, the conference’s officials released a statement Thursday night on the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners decision to potentially leave for the SEC. “Oklahoma and Texas are founding members of the Big 12 and we … [Read more...] about Bevo’s Daily Roundup: What the Big 12 has to say about Texas, Oklahoma potentially leaving for the SEC
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby got played by Greg Sankey and the SEC
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Despite working with Sankey on the College Football Playoff Board, Bowlsby never saw SEC expansion coming. If the Big 12 ends up dissolving after the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners officially receive invitations to join the SEC, a move likely to win approval as soon as next week, commissioner Bob Bowlsby deserves some of the … [Read more...] about Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby got played by Greg Sankey and the SEC
Texas A&M BoR schedules meeting to officially flail around together
Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A story about when it becomes necessary to appease the worst elements of a ridiculous fanbase. Ever since the Texas A&M Aggies almost certainly used beat writer Brent Zwernerman to leak the interest of the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners joining the SEC during the conference’s media days on Wednesday, the … [Read more...] about Texas A&M BoR schedules meeting to officially flail around together
The Longhorn Republic dives in on conference realignment and hoops recruiting
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images We unpack the big SEC news and welcome Nick Harris to debrief on two big hoops commitments A bombshell dropped Wednesday thanks to reports of the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners are exploring options to leave the Big 12 and join the SEC in the relatively immediate future. What does this mean for the future of college football, … [Read more...] about The Longhorn Republic dives in on conference realignment and hoops recruiting
Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Oklahoma State is ‘gravely disappointed’ Texas, Oklahoma might leave the Big 12 for SEC
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Plus: Texas A&M’s big mad The Oklahoma State Cowboys are big mad that the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners are likely gearing up to head to greener pastures in the SEC. I mean very mad. “We have heard unconfirmed reports that OU and UT approached Southeastern Conference officials about joining the SEC,” Oklahoma State officials … [Read more...] about Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Oklahoma State is ‘gravely disappointed’ Texas, Oklahoma might leave the Big 12 for SEC