re: Realignment? The talks are starting again

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The Longhorn Network is currently the Longhorn Elephant in the room, as the Big 12 wouldn't be able to start a conference-wide network as long as Texas has its own TV entity. But Texas reportedly makes near $15 million a year from ESPN, and it seems unlikely it would be interested in taking a major paycut for the good of the conference.

Would other Big 12 institutions be willing to guarantee Texas an increased revenue share to make up for the loss? And would ESPN, in an era of cable cord cutting and industry uncertainty, be even interested in launching another conference network?

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Step 1: Get all of the Big 12 minus texas to agree to work together for the greater good of the conference.

Step 2: Once you have secured the favor of the conference, approach Texas and give them an ultimatum. Drop the Longhorn Network for the good of the conference or you will not be a part of the conference's future expansion.

Step 3(may occur before and after step 2): Establish rumors that Univ of Houston and several other schools are in talks to join the Big 12 to place pressure on Texas.