Eh, I don’t know. I’m absolutely no ku apologist, but did he necessarily say a whole lot different than many of the other existing members would say or be thinking anyway? He simply said they were looking to do what’s best for ku. Isn’t that what many on here are or were arguing KSU should do. Not really worried about anyone else, just secure your own spot in one of the other P5 conferences before this one collapses?
I really like what they’ve done with the additions. It’s certainly what I was hoping for moving forward. And I think it has enough potential to work itself right back up the ladder in the so-called P5 pecking order if they just take care of business on the field.
But how many schools do you think are absolutely committed to this new conference and continuing to build its brand? And how many would jump at an invite from one of the other 4?
WVU gone if the ACC came calling? OSU gone if they can join OU in the SEC or got a call from the Pac12? ISU gone if the B10 called? If Hocutt and Tech get a call from the Pac12 are they gone? And what if Taylor gets a call from the Pac12 or the ACC? Do you think he’s not pushing the university to leave? Are not many on here wanting him to make the move.
Ku is and always will be arrogant. Think much more highly of themselves than they should. But in the current reshuffling of realignment they are actually no factor. Maybe the AD should hold his cards a little closer to his chest, but not sure he didn’t say anything most the others aren’t or haven’t been at least thinking.
I just hope this new conference comes to fruition and then completely dominates like no one ever believed and then no one is talking about jumping but others may talk about joining. Just a dream? Maybe, but time will tell.