06-03-2010, 09:47 PM
The last time the Texas schools moved,  they blew up the SWAC and joined the Big 8.  Getting that done involved the state governor and legislature.  Intense political pressure was brought to make sure that Baylor would not be left behind and that it was clear that any move involving Univ. of Texas would also involve  rival Texas A&M.  That doesn\'t seem to be a problem with this deal...except Baylor isn\'t mentioned.  Politicians could make this a sticky state issue and you know they will be involved in mucking about with state schools.  Some of the heavy lifting will involve  lobbying away from the campuses.  Might already have happened.