If the Big 12 Were A Ship, Would She Be Titanic?

by Jon Johnston on Jun 7, 2010 4:01 PM CDT in Conference Realignment

The use of an analogy is such a common way to make a point. Those making the point should also be careful as to what they reference.

Take this one, for example:

“Texas isn’t just the anchor for the Big 12,” our source said, “it’s the whole damn ship. Texas and OU, really, are the whole ship. Everybody else is just along for the ride.”

Whoooeeee! And what ship might they be thinking of?

This one, perhaps?

I suppose it could have been worse.... some fool in Texas might be tempted to say that the Big 12 was like a really really fast race car, with Texas doing the driving:

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If Texas is the ship, does that make Nebraska the driver or the iceberg?

by Texas Wahoo on Jun 7, 2010 4:12 PM CDT reply actions

What are they worried about then?

If they are the whole ship, then they can afford to lose the other 10 teams and the conference will be fine right?

by Aaron Musfeldt on Jun 7, 2010 5:39 PM CDT reply actions

I just listened to 103.3 in Dallas and that Chip Brown guy was on

Kinda blew me away. All this is straight out of his mouth.

1st, the Big Ten has stopped talking to any other candidates and right now is strictly talking to ND. Appartently, ND has stipulated that if they come along, Big Ten expansion will end with them. So if ND is in, the Big Ten is done with us and Missou.

2nd, apparently, the NU and UT admin are actually quite close, “confidantes” he said, and the “staying in the Big XII in Neb stays” is primarily based on that. Granted, we are kind of a big deal too, but I guess UT trusts us, and no, I am not pooping you.

3rd, Pac 10 is OK with Baylor and UT is indifferent to Baylor’s inclusion and not going to get in their way.

So all in all, if ND goes go Big Ten, it all ends, except for maybe CU.

Sorry no link, but I am sure this will be up on 1033espn.com soon.

by meatybob on Jun 7, 2010 6:06 PM CDT reply actions

Oh and if ND does say no to the Big Ten

Then Brown says that the Big Ten will look to add 5.

by meatybob on Jun 7, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Chip Brown also reported the following last night...

Kudos to @redraidersports for pointing out Tom Osborne not enamored with direction of pass-happy fball in B12 and prefers down-dirty B10.

http://twitter.com/ChipBrownOB/status/15597565913
http://www.cornnation.com/2010/6/7/1505900/if-the-big-12-were-a-ship-would#storyjump
So I called him on that

The more I read from @ChipBrownOB , the less credible he becomes. NU is switching conferences because of the spread offense?!?!?

http://twitter.com/Husker_Mike/status/15599038900

So did Omaha sports talk host (and Westwood One PxP announcer Kevin Kugler)

It’s officially getting silly. TO will blow up the Big 12 because he hates the spread? Um, no.

http://twitter.com/kevinkugler/status/15602760759

Chip responded claiming it wasn’t his statement, but rather his retweet from the Texas Tech Rivals site.

@Husker_Mike The stuff on Osborne preferring football styles in the B10 was something I retweeted from @redraidersports. Thanks.

http://twitter.com/ChipBrownOB/status/15601655526

There is no mention of this at http://twitter.com/redraidersports

Chip was a respected reporter when he was at the Dallas Morning News. But right now, he seems to be performing the role Jim Rose used to perform for Steve Pederson at Nebraska.

by Husker Mike on Jun 7, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions

It's pretty curious...

Hasn’t most of “breaking” news in this story come from this guy? Like the “ultimatum” Osborne wasn’t aware of?

BTW, I enjoyed reading this article last night.

by Husker_in_KC on Jun 8, 2010 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Chip Brown was the Adam Schefter of college football before OrangeBloods became his baby. He is kind of a hack now, actually.

Has anyone read the “Tom Osborne Hates UT, and That Is The Only Reason For Them Wanting To Leave For The Big 10” article written by some bonehead at OrangeBloods? It’s hilarious!

Hang 'em!!!

by Screwface on Jun 8, 2010 9:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions