In a move that no doubt precipitates their departure from the Big 12 Conference, Oklahoma and Texas announced on Monday that they will not renew their grants of media rights. That is their formal way of stating that they are departing the conference. That same statement included a line stating their shared commitments to working towards “how best to continue their athletics … [Read more...] about College Sports World Reacts To Oklahoma, Texas Joint Statement
Breaking: Oklahoma, Texas Release Official Joint Statement
The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas have released an official joint statement on Monday morning. The two universities have confirmed that they will not be renewing their grant of media rights. This is the first major step toward a move to the SEC. Last week, reports surfaced, revealing the Sooners and the Longhorns were eying a move out of the Big 12, with … [Read more...] about Breaking: Oklahoma, Texas Release Official Joint Statement
Big 12 Releases Statement On Oklahoma, Texas Decision
The hammer finally came down in the Big 12 on Monday as Oklahoma and Texas ended speculation about their reported departure from the conference by announcing that they would not renew their grant of media rights once the current deal expires in 2025. The two schools shared the news in a joint statement, taking a unified step toward leaving the Big 12. “The University of Texas … [Read more...] about Big 12 Releases Statement On Oklahoma, Texas Decision
SEC Program Trolls Texas, Oklahoma On Twitter
While not every SEC program is thrilled to be bringing Oklahoma and Texas into the fold, at least one of the teams seems excited for it. And they’re marking the occasion by trolling both of the soon-to-be SEC schools. On Monday, the Ole Miss football Twitter account had a message for Oklahoma and Texas. Invoking the “It Just Means More” mantra, they posted photos from the last … [Read more...] about SEC Program Trolls Texas, Oklahoma On Twitter
Big 12 Reportedly Had Blunt Message For Oklahoma, Texas
Earlier today, Big 12 rivals Oklahoma and Texas officially took their first step toward leaving the league–and potentially joining the SEC. In a joint statement, OU and Texas said they will not be renewing their new grant of rights agreement with the Big 12 after the current one expires in 2025. Now, we’ll wait and see if the two schools negotiate a way to get out of the … [Read more...] about Big 12 Reportedly Had Blunt Message For Oklahoma, Texas
Jerry Jones Reveals If He Would Ever Hire Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman has a pretty great job at FOX, but the former Dallas Cowboys star has admitted that he’s thought about working in an NFL front office. “It’s something that I guess I’ve always somewhat entertained,” Aikman said in 2019. “I’ve had a chance to talk with [Broncos general manager] John Elway in previous years. I’ve visited with [49ers general manager] John Lynch, and … [Read more...] about Jerry Jones Reveals If He Would Ever Hire Troy Aikman
NFL World Reacts To The Latest Madden Ratings
On Monday, EA Sports’ Madden NFL 22 released its ratings for the top 10 receivers in the game. The list includes names you’d expect, like Davante Adams and DeAndre Hopkins. It also features one major surprise. Believe it or not, Amari Cooper made the cut. Adams got the respect he deserves. The Green Bay Packers wide receiver tops the list with a prestigious 99 overall … [Read more...] about NFL World Reacts To The Latest Madden Ratings
Legendary Coach Bill Snyder Reacts To Big 12 Rumors
During the last major round of conference realignment a decade ago, there were talks that Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, and Texas Tech could be heading to the Pac-12, the kind of world-shaking moves that appear on the precipice with the Sooners and Longhorns reportedly SEC-bound. The Big 12 wound up taking losses—Texas A&M and Missouri to the SEC, Nebraska to the Big … [Read more...] about Legendary Coach Bill Snyder Reacts To Big 12 Rumors
Big 12 Conference Announces Update On Oklahoma, Texas
The Big 12 Conference has announced an update on Oklahoma and Texas following the week of speculation. According to multiple reports, the Sooners and the Longhorns plan on leaving the Big 12 for the SEC. However, the move is far from finalized. Sunday night, the Big 12 Conference announced that a meeting took place with Oklahoma and Texas. “The Big 12 Conference Executive … [Read more...] about Big 12 Conference Announces Update On Oklahoma, Texas