Interesting. I kinda figured as much about the lack of 8 votes for either Houston or Cinci. It's nice to see confirmation that BYU is set for selection number one, and that the controversy is about Houston vs Cinci.
One thing I hadn't expected was that Texas has entrenched for Houston (if Montemayor's sources are correct). Previously, Hookem Horns had told us that his sources believed that Texas was not that commited to Houston, but was putting on a superficial show of support. But who Knows?
Montemayor's comments hint at a possible dissolution of the Big 12, if no agreement can be reached on the second expansion candidate. Does this mean that the Oklahoma schools and West Va would bolt if the Texas coalition will not back down regarding Houston? We know through D Boren, that OU is serious about wanting to expand the conference, perhaps to the point of threatening to leave if it doesn't happen. However, they won't compromise regarding Houston. The previous suspicion of a compromise that dumps 1st choice BYU to avoid the argument of Houston vs Cinci, no longer seems to hold water. Especially since OSU's recent statement that it would never consider Houston, due to fears of losing Houston area recruits.
So it seems now that it's not so much an Oklahoma group's love of Cinci, as it is a refusal to accept Houston.
And the Big 12 might break up over Houston? Do the rumors from Montemayor's mean that BYU could end up in a deal with the Texas school's (including Houston), Kansas Schools, Air Force and Tulane? Maybe throw in CSU and UConn to make 12?
Craaaaaaazzy, Man, Crazy. Don't believe every rumor that floats by.