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[QUOTE="kingottoiii, post: 291000"]
I still think it was a mistake for the P12 not to take OU and Okie St. Sorry but OU is better than over half the P12 academically. Lets not pretend that the P12 is an academic conference, because it is not. Sure there are some great schools but there are an equal amount of crap as well.
 
If the P12 went ahead to 14 with OU and Okie St it would be a huge benefit to the P12. It would eliminate competition from the B12 both on the field and off the field (TV $). The P12 right now is clearly #4 on the field. Should FSU and Miami make a comeback then the P12 becomes #5. Not to mention being on the West hurts exposure. The P12 really needs another big program to get on par with everyone else. 
 
Also taking OU and Okie St first helps to get Texas and KU. Once at 14, the P12 can go to KU and say now or never. Do you think at that point KU is gonna say no because of K St? Once they are on board there is only one slot left and Texas can leave without Tech, Baylor, or TCU. Texas can claim their hand was forced and the "tech" problem goes away. 
 
Even if Texas says no at that point, you can settle for SD St or Colorado St. Yes they aren't attractive but getting OU FB/BBall, Okie St FB/BBall, and KU BBall makes the P12 a much stronger conference athletically without taking a hit academically.
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