re: Halfway to Realignment Status Report

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Yeah, arkansas would be a great fit for the Big 12. They'd have a rival again (Texas) and they would be semi-competitive.

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And imagine what the Big 12 (read: Texas) would be willing to do to get them over there. Arky would have a TON of leverage because they would basically save the Big 12 and give that conference back some pride after getting poached by the SEC.

You want to play Texas on Thanksgiving Arky? Done.

You want the Big 12 to hype up that game with THEIR media dollars to impress recruits? Done.

You want to pick what division you are in after realignment? Done.

You want to pick the 12th team that also joins? Done.

Arky will never ever get that level of leverage from the SEC, and after the next round of realignment Texas might not be so willing to give away so many benefits just to save a Big 12 that might be on the way out at that point.