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Rumor and speculation is Stallings is the driving force behind TAMU splitting from Texas. Personally, I think this cannot be overlooked. If you have a HS recruit with aspirations of playing in the NFL one day, pitching the concept of TV exposure might have an influence. Which would you rather play: 3:30PM EST on CBS, or 10PM EST on ESPN? Not just TV, but even recruiting. More SEC exposure in Texas leads to more opportunities to recruit the talent out of there. I imagine Arkansas and LSU will benefit greatly with having an SEC foothold in Texas. And IMHO, I think an SEC foothold scares the heck out of Texas, or they would not have threatened TAMU with ending a long standing rivalry if TAMU joined the SEC. GT doesn't stand a chance of ever returning to the SEC. The official SEC stance (for right now) is they have no interest in any ACC program. I think they are waiting to see what happens with the Big-12 (and the Aggies in particular) before they consider what to do next. Even though the Texas legislature may be a non-factor in what UTexas does, it may influence what the Aggies and/or SEC can do. I can see the Texas gov't. in trying to strong arm the SEC in taking another Texas program (Baylor perhaps, as they seem desperate at being left out), or convincing TAMU to "reconsider" it's position on separating from UT if the SEC balks at taking another Tex school.

Joe Schad from ESPN now saying Texas, Texas Tech, OU, and OSU departure to PAC-10 is imminent. He's further stating the Texas Higher Education meeting on Wednesday will be a non-factor. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5284375

It also seems the Texas gov't ready to get involved. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writ...pansion.sunday/ And this quote comes across as rather ominous: And this one: If the locals do not like what is going on, pressure the gov't to arm twist the universities back inline.

Interesting new twist: http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1094038 It appears the Big-12 commissioner was able to devise a last minute plan to keep the remaining 10 teams together. The new lynch pin to this plan: Texas A&M Wow. The Aggies grew a set of nuts after all. If I read the article correctly, it seems the Aggies were ready to sever their ties with Texas. However, if the new Big-12(10?) plan is legit, I doubt TAM will leave. But, assuming somehow the Aggies say screw it, we're joining the SEC, the SEC will have to add another team to balance it out. At this point, I couldn't even begin to think who the SEC might consider.

Right now, the only 2 teams that I know of that have been contacted by the SEC are Oklahoma and Texas A&M. OU flipped flopped for a little while, but now it seems it has firmly attached it's little Sooner wagon to Texas. TAM appears to be split on all levels and in different directions. Some want to follow Texas if they leave, while others have had enough of being Texas little brother. There are Aggie fans crawling the Bama boards saying if Texas leaves, they would prefer staying in the Big-12(?), picking up the pieces, invite some new teams, and move forward (if possible). If not, they are all in favor of joining the SEC. As for your suggestion, I doubt GT would ever return to the SEC (Georgia Tech was one of the original schools that founded the SEC). Word is, both UGA and Auburn have no desire in seeing GT return to the SEC. FSU and Clemson generally do get some love from Bama fans in regards to joining. IIRC, the last time the SEC expanded, Florida pushed the SEC to invite FSU. As for Miami, I see very little advocating for them. Personally, I tend to favor FSU and/or VaTech. Quite frankly, I can handle an expansion to 14 teams, but I am no fan of a 16 team conference.

'Dat right thar wuz a moral victory fur Awbarn'. 'Dem tiggers done scarred the bajeebers out of the Tide!' Wahr Iggle!

To Auburn University folks, getting TP'd is a good thing. I can only imagine what it means if somebody craps on your lawn.

WTF? You think he's worried about fan backlash? Hell, you're proof the "silent strategy" has already failed. And Peters was so "hurt" by fan backlash, he's one of the highest paid LT in the league.

And he also said: "But I don't even know if I'd play in Houston at this point. I really wanted to finish my career in Buffalo." If he's bucking for a trade, he's not making it easier for it to happen with comments like that. If you were Houston, would you trade for a player who publicly stated he's not sure he would play for you?

I stand corrected. The article I read stated he needed to pass a physical to collect his bonus, nothing more. The article did not mention there were other requirements tied to the bonus. The article reinforced this position by stating the previous year, AS initially failed his physical, and that failure caused a delay in AS receiving the bonus.

Seriously, you do not have a clue if you believe that article discusses all the facts pertaining to what happened from 1993 onward. It does not even come close. Do you know what Langham did to become ineligible? Do you know what steps the University took in attempt to verify Langham's eligibility? Bama's probationary period was scheduled to run out on 1997. Means graduated from HS in 1999. How did Bama get listed as repeat offenders, and get put into position of '"looking down a gun barrel" at the death penalty' if the probation period ended? (Hint: It didn't. The probation was extended in 1997.) Did you know the Tennessee HC Phil Fulmer was the NCAA secret witness that testified against Bama? How come the University of Kentucky got slapped with a one year bowl ban and 3 years of probation, yet Tennessee, UGA, Memphis, and Arkansas got nothing? (It was revealed that at least 3 coaching staffs were directly involved in trying acquire Means) How does a HC know who is and who is not involved from other schools?

They rolled Toomer's corner after hearing about USC's sanctions. Barn fans are hoping the AP and BCS will award Auburn the championship retroactively. Oh, the irony if it did happen.

When Bama got slapped with sanctions back in the early part of the decade, the NCAA admitted to violating it's own rules and regulations in regards to the investigation of Alabama and the student athlete involved. When Alabama appealed the decision citing said admission of rule and regulation violations, the NCAA appeals board (shockingly) said tough nuts. The NCAA wrote the rules, the NCAA interpreted the rules, and the NCAA chose to ignore their own rules. So, yes, that is "exactly how it happens." And if the NCAA truly gave a crap about the student-athletes, why are they only allowing juniors and seniors to transfer from USC (and out of the conference) without penalty? Why not remove all restrictions, and let all the student athletes impacted transfer without penalty?

Here's kind of what I was looking for: And 14.8.2 Essentially, the sanctioned school can have it's student athlete's raided (excuse me, recruited) by other schools, but the student cannot transfer without penalty unless the NCAA deems it OK.

Auburn University being one of them. That's why I always laugh when Barn fans complain about Bama cheating.

I am trying to find it, but IIRC, since USC has been slapped with a postseason ban, the student athlete's can transfer without penalty (meaning, they will not have to sit out a year).

Get a clue yourself. Feel free to explain how an organization that gets to write the rules, interpret the rules, and can choose to ignore it's own rules is NOT corrupt.

NCAA?! Are you kidding me? Talk about corrupt, greedy, and incompetent. Besides, the NCAA has no authoritative control over the schools. As far as I am concerned, the big schools need to stand up and tell the NCAA to go !@#$ itself.

Sorry, I thought it was pretty clear. By saying he's not coming back, and assuming he keeps his word (either he plays for Buffalo or does not play), he's attempting to force the Bills to make his retirement decision for him.

Where does he come to that conclusion? Everything I have read says the opposite. Texas would have a huge say in how revenue gets dished out.

Back in March, he was due a roster bonus. All he needs to do is show up, pass a physical, and collect $2 million. He has yet to do it, stating that he was not stressing about money. If he's not motivated to take a physical to collect an easy $2m ... IMO, I think the competitor in him wants to continue, but he realizes his heart is no longer into it. He wants the Bills to make the decision easier or for him. He has stated he does not want to play for another team. Assuming he has not changed his mind, if the Bills trade or release him, he would file his retirement papers.

Strictly rumors (no source), but being talked about on a Bama board: Texas A&M split about going to the PAC-16. Some want to continue the close ties to Texas, while others want out, citing the move to the PAC does nothing to help them, as the new revenue deal for the PAC would still favor Texas and others. Apparently, it has been confirmed (again, based on a rumor on a Internet message board, fwiw) that the SEC has contacted Texas A&M about joining the conference, and there is some serious interest.

Linky 2 year post season ban plus a loss of 20+ scholarships. No word on Bush being retroactively ineligible, yet.

Where's the Mass Air Flow sensor located? On the air filter housing or the throttle body/intake manifold? If it's on the air filter housing, check the large rubber hose between the sensor and the throttle body for cracks and/or leaks.

Are you sure? I am not overly familiar with Dodges, but starting in 1996, all cars had to be OBD (On-Board Diagnostic) -2 complaint. In English, codes were standardized across the manufacturers. The end result was all manufacturers have to use the same 5 digit codes.