I was endlessly intrigued by Jake Trotter’s ESPN article today about the future of the Big 12. He paints a real picture of a Texas vs. OU showdown over the next few months which could determine what becomes of Oklahoma State and others down the road.
In 2011, the Sooners attempted to pressure Texas into relinquishing the Longhorn Network by flirting with the Pac-12. Texas, however, called Oklahoma’s bluff. The Sooners, who didn’t have a firm invite from the Pac-12 unless the Longhorns came along too, were forced to accept Texas’ status quo. This time around, though, Oklahoma might not be bluffing.