It's June!!! That means in just a little over fifty plus days we will be getting Summer camps. But at Big Twelve media days, Texas Tech coach Joey Maguire publicly said Texas Tech would buy out of their week one game vs Cheerios University, to play Texas in a week one showcase.

Apparently this is a response to some leaked meetings where Texas officials were denigrating the Big 12 prior to the CFP selection show.

Of course this isn't going to happen. But it's good drama during sleepy season. Texas has a nine game SEC season and Ohio State. I wouldn't call that an easy slate, but it's always good to see Texas get some jabs thrown at them.

Oh, and don't let the fact that each SEC program will get an additional five million dollars for playing an extra conference game get swept under the rug.

Edited Monday at 01:34 PM4 days by GatOrlando

At a meeting of Texas alums in Houston, Sark, after criticizing Ole Miss for having a Basket Weaving major, called out TT's 2026 schedule; he wasn't wrong in doing so. The Red Raiders' schedule is a joke.

You can bet 😁 that Larry, Moe, and Curly could take turns playing QB, and TT will finish no worse than 11-1.

Cherrios? No way, the opener is against the Abilene Christian Wildcat (not cats), a team skilled at turning the other cheek.

Sark is making friends all across Dixie.

Texas does have a tough schedule this season.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-rankings-toughest-schedule-stretches-2026-big-ten-sec-cfp/

48 minutes ago, Jon Joseph said:

At a meeting of Texas alums in Houston, Sark, after criticizing Ole Miss for having a Basket Weaving major, called out TT's 2026 schedule; he wasn't wrong in doing so. The Red Raiders' schedule is a joke.

Only way the schedule really changes though is if they get an SEC invite.

Otherwise they have to just play their schedule. They do have some control over OOC Games but those are set so many years ago that they aren't all that reliable in terms of opponents anyways.

I think OOC needs a full rework but that requires central planning and control which is not the NCAA.

Otherwise... I can't really begrudge a real in a weak conference for playing a weak schedule. That's (mostly) not their fault at this point.

Is the SEC going to invite TT anytime soon to change that? I kinda doubt it. FSU and Clemson seem like bigger priorities if they do any realignment.

9 minutes ago, David Marsh said:

Is the SEC going to invite TT anytime soon to change that? I kinda doubt it. FSU and Clemson seem like bigger priorities if they do any realignment

There are a couple of interesting podcasts under the Duck Podcasts thread, the last two postings talking about TT and Super Conference.

18 minutes ago, David Marsh said:

Only way the schedule really changes though is if they get an SEC invite.

Otherwise they have to just play their schedule. They do have some control over OOC Games but those are set so many years ago that they aren't all that reliable in terms of opponents anyways.

I think OOC needs a full rework but that requires central planning and control which is not the NCAA.

Otherwise... I can't really begrudge a real in a weak conference for playing a weak schedule. That's (mostly) not their fault at this point.

Is the SEC going to invite TT anytime soon to change that? I kinda doubt it. FSU and Clemson seem like bigger priorities if they do any realignment.

David, surprisingly 😁, the B12 commish has a different POV -

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Brett Yormark: Big 12 football is 'deepest conference in...

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Great comment, David, thanks. BTW, I miss Monday with Marsh.

From what I've read and also heard in Dixie, with Florida and South Carolina in the conference, the SEC is not that interested in FSU and Clemson. The team in the south that is considered to be the prize is North Carolina, where the B1G and the SEC do not have a presence.

The rumor is that the B1G would take both UNC and Duke to incentivize UNC to go B1G. Both are AAU member schools and are more aligned with Big Ten academics than any other option.

What Texas Tech has going for it is booster Cody Campbell's ability to write large checks. I think TT would be willing to join the SEC at a reduced revenue split. But both Texas and A&M would push back.

A&M beefed about the conference bringing in Texas and Oklahoma, but the brands overcame any dissent. ESPN's willingness to pay more for the additional inventory also helped. How would ESPN value adding teams in markets that are covered today?

I hope CFB moves to a 24-team format as soon as possible to avoid a Super Conference and a Group of 8.

16 minutes ago, Jon Joseph said:

David, surprisingly 😁, the B12 commish has a different POV -

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Brett Yormark: Big 12 football is 'deepest conference in...

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Competitive for sure... but the Old Pac-12 was super competitive. Texas Tech is the only team with the NIL to build a team that can compete in the playoff. I don't see any other Big 12 program being in that level of contention on a regular basis.

competitive is good and fun.... but it does not make them a top tier conference.

Also bowl records by conference are mostly pointless at this point.

Don't mess with Texas Tech -

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Update on today's Sorsby's reinstatement hearing -

Sorsby and NCAA Await Ruling After Judge Hears Case as QB...

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for Brendan Sorsby and the NCAA presented arguments before a district judge Monday as the Texas Tech transfer quarterback seeks an injunction to allow him to play next

3 hours ago, Jon Joseph said:

Update on today's Sorsby's reinstatement hearing -

Sorsby and NCAA Await Ruling After Judge Hears Case as QB...

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for Brendan Sorsby and the NCAA presented arguments before a district judge Monday as the Texas Tech transfer quarterback seeks an injunction to allow him to play next

Well there's always the supplemental draft for Mr. Sorsby. Unlike Pete Rose, who got a lifetime ban, and still hasn't gotten into the baseball hall of fame.

Easy to be a tough guy for something you know will never happen

Texas vs. Texas Tech? You bet. 😁

The UCLA Men's Golf Team took down Texas earlier today. Beating Texas, no B1G deal.

Saturday Down South

WCWS Finals set: Texas Tech beats Alabama twice to face T...

The WCWS Finals are set, as Texas Tech defeated Alabama twice on Monday night to advance and face the Texas Longhorns.

1 hour ago, Jon Joseph said:

Texas vs. Texas Tech? You bet. 😁

The UCLA Men's Golf Team took down Texas earlier today. Beating Texas, no B1G deal.

Saturday Down South

WCWS Finals set: Texas Tech beats Alabama twice to face T...

The WCWS Finals are set, as Texas Tech defeated Alabama twice on Monday night to advance and face the Texas Longhorns.

It's that oil money Jon. The whole athletic department is being funded to a point where it doesn't matter if it's Lubbock Texas, there's gonna be a championship for every sport. Makes you question what the going rate for a top softball athlete is these days.

When is badminton going to be on an ESPN affiliate?

9 minutes ago, GatOrlando said:

It's that oil money Jon. The whole athletic department is being funded to a point where it doesn't matter if it's Lubbock Texas, there's gonna be a championship for every sport. Makes you question what the going rate for a top softball athlete is these days.

When is badminton going to be on an ESPN affiliate?

I don't know, but I imagine Greg Sankey thinks that SEC badminton is by far the deepest and by far the baddest in the land. 😁

Of course, Cody Campbell wants all of the NCAA's children to join hands in a kumbaya moment and collectively buy their shuttlecocks. 😇

Only the Best Badminton is Broadcast on ESPN 8 - The Ocho

8 hours ago, Jon Joseph said:

I don't know, but I imagine Greg Sankey thinks that SEC badminton is by far the deepest and by far the baddest in the land. 😁

Of course, Cody Campbell wants all of the NCAA's children to join hands in a kumbaya moment and collectively buy their shuttlecocks. 😇

Only the Best Badminton is Broadcast on ESPN 8 - The Ocho

I remember hearing some members of the golf team discussing the difference in athletic prowess between those down south, and those in the north. I wouldn't put it past ol Greg to really think that's a worthwhile argument. As far as ESPN covering niche events, well....

Perhaps Texas Tech should insist on a game vs. Spenser (not the good lovin' everyday) Davis?

The schedule is not simply manageable; it's maggot-infested and beyond the cure of Orkin men.

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The Texas Tech Red Raiders may be without their high-profile transfer quarterback, but they're still a force in the Big 12.