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by skyscraper » Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:24 pm
http://www.texastribune.org/texas-educa ... -decision/With high profile talk of conference shuffling, other Texas schools are also looking to get in on the action. Today, state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, wrote on his blog, "Along with the departure of the University of Nebraska and the University of Colorado, a Texas A&M departure would leave the Big 12 with a mere nine schools, the fewest of all the major college athletic conferences. It would only make sense, then, for the Big 12 to add at least one other school to its conference, and the obvious choice is the University of Houston."
The rest of his thoughts: UH is the flagship university of the largest city in Texas and the third largest city in the nation. It is one of only three Tier One public universities in the state, and, much like the city of Houston, it is a thriving, diverse institution gaining more and more national prominence with each passing year. Including UH in the Big 12 would be mutually beneficial to both. The Big 12 would gain one of the nation’s largest television markets as well as an institution that is nationally competitive in all areas of academics and research, while UH would gain a conference affiliation indicative of its reputation of excellent that would immediately put the university as well as the city on the national stage along with the other fine Texas institutions already in the Big 12: the University of Texas, Texas Tech, and Baylor. Situated in the heart of one of the best areas for athletic recruiting in the nation, UH would be immediately competitive in all areas of athletics, especially football. Because the Big 12 is an automatic qualifying BCS conference, UH could very soon be playing on the national stage in BCS bowls, even national championships, against the other great football programs in the country.
As other conferences make clear, athletic conferences are only as good as its member schools. The Big 12 cannot maintain status quo: if they decide to remain a lopsided conference of only nine teams, many of whom may also be seeking to relocate to other conferences, it is only a matter of time before the Big 12 dissolves. We need to ensure that the Big 12 represents the best of what this area has to offer, and no other institution, inside or outside of Texas, can bring as much to the table in terms of size, television markets, academics, athletics, and alumni base as the University of Houston can. Go Coogs. http://blog.garnetcoleman.com/2011/08/u ... d-for.html

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by SMU89 » Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:26 pm
I wouldn't vote for that guy.
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by StallionsModelT » Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:27 pm
LOL. Obvious choice. Okay Brah. UT doesn't want Houston, therefore, no Houston IMO.
Did he really include academics at Houston as part of his argument?
Back off Warchild seriously.
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by skyscraper » Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:34 pm
There are obvious holes in his argument (part of the reason I posted it) but the other is that I'm wondering if now isn't the time for SMU to start making some noise. UH keeps getting mentioned on SportsCenter and other outlets, and it seems to be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy that they are the anointed one. I know some on here take SMU's silence as good since the JJ hire went down extremely quietly. But toward the end JJ's move here did leak out. If there is an end game, you would think we would be hearing about it at some point.
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by mrydel » Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:41 pm
Hate to say it but I would imagine the reason for the lack of mention of SMU in any conversations is due to SMU not being mentioned in any conversations. In this world of leaking information I think we would have heard something if we were a player.
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by StallionsModelT » Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:42 pm
We can't do anything until we find out about the Bevo12-3's intentions. If it's to simply stay at 9, go to 10, 12, or hell even 16. Too many uncertainties right now. If the goal is to add only 1 member we have no shot. If it's 12 we have a small chance. If it's more than 12 we need to be doing everything to show Bevo12-3 we will do anything they want to secure an invite.
Back off Warchild seriously.
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by PonyKai » Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:39 pm
Why does anyone care what a state REPRESENTATIVE from HOUSTON says. It's his job to do what's best for his constituents/area/city...which uhhh happens to include the general are that UH is in. What's he going to do, go on record and pimp a school in Denton's district?
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by ponyscott » Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:43 pm
Wow, gag me with a Cougar.........................now that's a good idea after all!
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by ponytailgater » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:47 am
The good news is that the state rep for SMU (University Park) is Dan Branch. He is an SMU Law alum, and chair of the Texas House Committee for Higher Education... he's the guy who called the meeting to review the Texas legislature's view of a possible A&M departure.
The Texas legislature was key in making sure Baylor wasn't left without a seat when the SWC music stopped... maybe Dan can pull a string or two for SMU this time instead.
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by Junior » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:16 am
I find it hard to take him seriously when he ends the rant with "Go Coogs".
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by RednBlue11 » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:29 am
my problem w/ this whole thing is that most people here write this stuff off, it adds up and the more we look down our nose and sit back the more campaigning they do...if we allow them to outwork us w/ PR and make a convo about "why not UH?" then we've effed up again.
we need to have a list of all the state reps from Dallas and also SMU alumni and begin peppering them w/ emails and calls asking them "what are you going to do for your city and your alma mater?"
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by RGV Pony » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:53 am
thing is, most of these guys do their best work when approached by friendly lobbyists representing people who have made significant campaign contributions. That, and/or people who are friendly or adverse to a bill they've authored or sponsored. Legislature isnt in session again for another year and a half, so unless people are ponying up $$ to their campaigns, or they have a specific axe to grind/horse in the race, I dont see them doing much other than saying thanks for your letter/call, keep in touch, come to my golf tournament.
also worth noting: on the Senate committee for higher ed sits two UH alums, Royce West & Judith Zaffirini. JZ is the chair
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by RednBlue11 » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:50 pm
RGV Pony wrote:thing is, most of these guys do their best work when approached by friendly lobbyists representing people who have made significant campaign contributions. That, and/or people who are friendly or adverse to a bill they've authored or sponsored. Legislature isnt in session again for another year and a half, so unless people are ponying up $$ to their campaigns, or they have a specific axe to grind/horse in the race, I dont see them doing much other than saying thanks for your letter/call, keep in touch, come to my golf tournament.
also worth noting: on the Senate committee for higher ed sits two UH alums, Royce West & Judith Zaffirini. JZ is the chair
that's fine but that's part of the political process and why those who DO decide to say something tend to get the ear....the rest who give away their voice to those other things you mentioned aren't represented well. everyone in Dallas knows SMU and if alumni start contacting reps asking what's going on their going to respond eventually because we'll be making ourselves politically active and therefore more useful to them come election time, they still gotta get votes no matter hoe much money they raise.
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by skyscraper » Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:51 pm
RGV Pony wrote:thing is, most of these guys do their best work when approached by friendly lobbyists representing people who have made significant campaign contributions. That, and/or people who are friendly or adverse to a bill they've authored or sponsored. Legislature isnt in session again for another year and a half, so unless people are ponying up $$ to their campaigns, or they have a specific axe to grind/horse in the race, I dont see them doing much other than saying thanks for your letter/call, keep in touch, come to my golf tournament.
also worth noting: on the Senate committee for higher ed sits two UH alums, Royce West & Judith Zaffirini. JZ is the chair
Yes, lobbyists are very effective. But I have a few friends who work or have worked in the offices of state and national reps. You would be surprised how seriously they take constituents comments, whether it be via email, letter or phone. If all of a sudden they are barraged with mail on a topic, it does become an issue in the office. I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss any effect it may have.

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