Five years ago, the Texas Longhorns were the linchpin in college football realignment -- the decision to remain in the Big 12 instead of helping to form the Pac-16 avoided a likely move to four 16-team superconferences.
Meanwhile, the old Big 12 lost four members, then added two more, decisions in large part blamed on supposed Longhorn arrogance and selfishness, leaving a league with decreased starpower and decreased georgraphic ties.
So with the value of the passing years providing hindsight on the decisions that re-shaped the college football landscape and almost completely altered its complexion, did the Horns emerge as winners or losers?