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Bill Byrne Memo on Leaving the Big 12
Posted on 11/18/11 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 11/18/11 at 12:55 pm
The Dallas Morning News did an open records request for all email related to our move from the Big 12 to the SEC. You have to be a subscriber to view the article, so the only email I've seen is this one that someone else uploaded to their own website. It's apparently an email from Byrne to himself on the reasons for leaving. It's a very good inside look at what it's like dealing with Texas and former Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe.
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Posted on 11/18/11 at 1:01 pm to daboman of Aggieland
Posted on 11/18/11 at 1:14 pm to Big Kat
My bad ...
Posted on 11/18/11 at 1:35 pm to daboman of Aggieland
Have you seen the emails from the OU president's office? They were published in the Tulsa paper a few weeks back. Some of them are hilarious, others disturbing. So glad to be out of that shite hole conference.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 1:50 pm to restore the roar
please post OU emails on here.
Would like to view. but too lazy to google.
Would like to view. but too lazy to google.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 2:09 pm to cjared036
The Ken Starr emails are unprofessional, sleazy, and hilarious all rolled into one 
Posted on 11/18/11 at 2:18 pm to Big Kat
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Have you seen the emails from the OU president's office? They were published in the Tulsa paper a few weeks back. Some of them are hilarious, others disturbing. So glad to be out of that shite hole conference.
I've seen this email.
Page 170 of this .pdf
quote:
David:
For decades, you have had – and continue to win -- my deepest respect and highest admiration.
Watching you in Washington was to see a rarity in modern public life – a true statesman. I know that, by God’s grace, your statesmanship can preserve this conference. Boards of Regents come and go. But their legacy will remain forever. And hanging in the balance is this great conference of the
heartland.
The great coaching staff of the University of Oklahoma has thrived and will continue to do so in the Big 12 Conference. Moreover, your wonderful student athletes, and those in their precious families benefit greatly by the close proximity of your institution to our current Big 12 members. I hope and, frankly, fervently pray that you can persuade your Board that to bring the conference of the heartland to a nigh-unto-death experience is inconsistent with the best interests of the families who believe in the University of Oklahoma.
My Sunday morning pre-worship thought is this: You, an acclaimed Governor, Senator and university
president for seventeen years, have been summoned to serve for a time like this. I urge you to hold
this conference together.
Respectfully, Ken
Posted on 11/18/11 at 2:24 pm to daboman of Aggieland
that letter from Byrne reads like a TexAgs post...
complete with 'tu's
complete with 'tu's
Posted on 11/18/11 at 2:44 pm to baytiger
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that letter from Byrne reads like a TexAgs post...
complete with 'tu's
Yeah, it's either bullshite or he is an immature prick. Neither would surprise me.
Continuing to talk about it makes these aggies appear butthurt.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 2:52 pm to TK421
It's a letter to himself. He doesn't have to be professional in it.
And butthurt about what? We won. We wanted SEC and got it.
It's believed Byrne wasn't the biggest fan of the move but who gives an eff. He's retiring next year. Dr. Loftin is the man
And butthurt about what? We won. We wanted SEC and got it.
It's believed Byrne wasn't the biggest fan of the move but who gives an eff. He's retiring next year. Dr. Loftin is the man
Posted on 11/18/11 at 2:56 pm to Big Kat
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It's a letter to himself.
Does he often publish letters to himself? Have you read his diary as well?
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And butthurt about what? We won
Sure you did. Posted on 11/18/11 at 2:59 pm to TK421
He didn't publish it. He emailed it to himself and it was obtained via FOIA
And how did we not win? We decided to go to the SEC because it was best for us and we did. Why would we be butthurt?
You're either trolling, didn't pay attention to realignment, or not very bright. I'm going to hope for troll
And how did we not win? We decided to go to the SEC because it was best for us and we did. Why would we be butthurt?
You're either trolling, didn't pay attention to realignment, or not very bright. I'm going to hope for troll
Posted on 11/18/11 at 3:03 pm to Big Kat
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And how did we not win?
If you won, you would stop bitching about Texas every 5 minutes. Until then, you are still under the UT shadow. Which is ok, I'm sure there is a nice cool breeze to go along with your 5-5 season.
You will have won once you win a National Championship. Until then, you are just losers in a different conference.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 3:33 pm to TK421
I started this thread, and it wasn't out of any kind of obsession with Bevo. The letter is a look inside a process which is normally unseen by the average fan. I also posted a letter from Ken Starr. Do you think I am obsessed with Baylor as well?
BTW, yes, Bill Byrne is one egotistical SOB. It's part of the reason that he is good at his job.
BTW, yes, Bill Byrne is one egotistical SOB. It's part of the reason that he is good at his job.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 3:37 pm to TK421
yea, posting something that had to be obtained by FOIA through a major newspaper and gives a deeper look into the thought process of why we left is bitching. 
get over yourself brah.
never mind that it shows an unsettling side of ESPN who is clearly trying to manipulate the situation.
get over yourself brah.
never mind that it shows an unsettling side of ESPN who is clearly trying to manipulate the situation.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 3:50 pm to daboman of Aggieland
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and it wasn't out of any kind of obsession with Bevo
Do you even believe this? Cause no LSU fans I know believe that A&M's obsession and little brother syndrome are about to be magically cured now that you are losing to a different set of teams.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 4:12 pm to TK421
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TK421
you are acting like an idiot in this thread. just STFU. it was an interesting read for anyone with an interest in how this stuff goes on behind the scenes.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 4:13 pm to TK421
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Do you even believe this? Cause no LSU fans I know believe that A&M's obsession and little brother syndrome are about to be magically cured now that you are losing to a different set of teams.
You know if my mom hadn't gone to LSU and if I hadn't spent big chunks of my summers at my cousins' house in Mandeville, you would lead me to believe that LSU fans were the biggest douchebags in America. As it is, I understand that your douchebaggery has nothing to do with your school.
This post was edited on 11/18/11 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 11/18/11 at 4:17 pm to daboman of Aggieland
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You know if my mom hadn't gone to LSU and if I hadn't spent big chunks of my summers at my cousins' house in Mandeville, you would lead me to believe that LSU fans were the biggest douchebags in America.
Must have hit the nail on the head to get you all riled up like that. If pointing out the simple truth of your obsession is douchebaggery, then so be it. Maybe your mom can wipe away your tears.
Posted on 11/18/11 at 5:03 pm to TK421
I second, Dabo. I'm born and bred Coonass. I know more LSU fans than Aggies. TK is definitely full of shite and a little bitch.
Now go troll on the soccer board where nobody has to see your sorry arse
Now go troll on the soccer board where nobody has to see your sorry arse
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