As I understand it, UT and OU did not technically break the bylaws

Jul 26, 2021
4:57:52pm

CougarVeteran Future Former User

Instead, they used legislators from the two states to feel out the SEC. As such, since the schools have not talked with the SEC they did not technically break the bylaws, even if they were in violation of the "spirit" of the bylaws.

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According to the Big 12 bylaws, the minute OU and TX submitted

Everyman

7/26/21 4:42pm

Makes sense. No reason they should have a voice when they’re gonzo.

Texas Hammer

7/26/21 4:44pm

Makes sense. They can't be trusted with inside info.

Jay Kay

7/26/21 4:44pm

They haven’t submitted anything saying they are leaving yet..

cougarfann888

7/26/21 4:45pm

The bylaws have a 99-year term. They are separate from the GOR. By giving notice

Shinshin

7/26/21 4:46pm

Yes but Have they given notice that they are leaving? Theoretically you can

cougarfann888

7/26/21 4:47pm

No, you can't be in the conference without signing the GoR

CougarVeteran

7/26/21 4:52pm

The bylaws have catchall phrases like:

Shinshin

7/26/21 4:53pm

Was just going to post something similar.

Shinshin

7/26/21 4:50pm

As I understand it, UT and OU did not technically break the bylaws

CougarVeteran

7/26/21 4:57pm

Any action by any third party should have been reported to Bowlsby within 12

Shinshin

7/26/21 5:02pm

It is a pointless discussion

CougarVeteran

7/26/21 5:44pm

The Big 12 offered OU and UT 1.5 revenue shares, and OU and UT gave withdrawal

Shinshin

7/26/21 5:50pm

McMurphy said that “sources” told him that OU and Texas approached the SEC,

Everyman

7/26/21 4:58pm

Time to add teams immediately.

Stev_ie

7/26/21 4:57pm

Add just two right now BYU and Houston

Nat Gas Man

7/26/21 4:59pm

BYU and Cinci. UCF 3rd. Houston 4th.

Turnpike Lane

7/26/21 5:04pm

We'll see. B12 fans are in the know more than BYU fans.

Stev_ie

7/26/21 5:12pm

I think it's about the same. As in, not really in the know at all.

Turnpike Lane

7/26/21 5:12pm

Houston saves political face for the B12

Nat Gas Man

7/26/21 5:16pm

The bylaws do allow for uneven distribution of revenue, so the current members

Shinshin

7/26/21 5:05pm

They already approved and offered OU and UT a 1.5 share of TV money

CougarVeteran

7/26/21 5:14pm

Yeah, I was talking about the possibility of accepting new schools as members

Shinshin

7/26/21 5:51pm

Any new school will get a reduced amount for 4-5 years

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