Class of '81. 57 years old. Not afraid of them, never have been. We've put up with their crap too many times, saw it even as a kid. Never play them in football again, maybe not even baseball. I haven't missed playing them so far, don't see that changing. Hell with 'em.

NO.
Let the bastages ROT. There is NO upside potential for us in this.

Update:6/16 8 am....

N=3122

2202 respondents said -at best- "maybe" in 5 years. Obviously, not now. So, 70% +/- say "no" until after 2021 at the very least.


920 said "yes" , and "ASAP". So, 30% say yes, and start on it now.


BTW, 46.5% +/- of the total (1450 of 3122) voted "Not in my lifetime".

Good stuff, Spreadsheet!

47% = NO

The people have spoken

EOT

More importantly, 70% say "no way" before almost any incoming fish graduate.

Further, over 60% don't want to even consider it IN THE NEXT DECADE.
....and yes, damn near half say "Don't you dare do it 'til I'm dead at the least."

The majority of voters do want to play again, just a question of when.

No, only in bowls.

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The majority of voters do want to play again, just a question of when.

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For me, the word "maybe" is a key factor. Im not signing us up to play them in X years - Im just not willing to consider it until further down the road.

The VAST majority (70%) do NOT want to play the sips anytime in the near future! Plain and simple. Approximately 50% never want to play them ever again. Seems very clear to me. The "evil empire" can rot!

All of this "it only helps them", "we finally control our destiny", etc. talk is ridiculous. It is just a football game. They are an in state rival. The game was fun. Overthinking it plays to the A&M insecurity narrative. Let's play 'em!

All of this "it only helps them", "we finally control our destiny" talk is ridiculous. It is just a football game! The game was fun! Overthinking it plays to the A&M insecurity narrative. We're better than them right now. Let's play em and beat em!

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All of this "it only helps them", "we finally control our destiny", etc. talk is ridiculous. It is just a football game. They are an in state rival. The game was fun. Overthinking it plays to the A&M insecurity narrative. Let's play 'em!

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Ridiculous? Insecurity?

Ridiculous.

I don't agree with the "it only helps them" excuse. They would just replace another quality OOC game with A&M. tu has been pretty good at scheduling a couple of those games a year. There are other reasons that are more valid I think. I am not convinced they are interested in a level playing field, that would be more of a concern IMO.

Larry,

With all due respect,

You have a myopic view of one game.

What Texas wrought upon the State of Texas and the nation is why university athletic budgets are being stressed. Texas destroyed one conference, the SWC, and is part of a conference now on life support due to Texas's direct actions. Baylor may be the death knell for the Big 12, you now have to understand that Texas first and foremost, does what is in their best interest and their interest only.

Their history is replete with overtures to the B1G, the PAC 12, the ACC in which Texas sought entry into those conferences at the expense of fellow conference members. Texas was ready, willing and able to walk away from a conference for a second time. Think about that, Texas sees other schools as an ends to a means.

Texas has decisions to make regarding their future and you can rest assured that they will do what is best for them. They always have, always will.

That is exactly why the SEC actually listened to Texas A&M's interest in the SEC. Texas A&M was solid and sincere. You may or may not know that Deloss Dodds approached the SEC in 1986 to join the SEC. The move failed because Texas got what it wanted from the Texas Legislature in increased school funding. The SEC remembers.

The SEC watched the machinations of the formation of the Big 12 and members leaving.

The SEC did not hesitate in inviting Texas A&M and Missouri. With the exception of Vanderbilt abstaining, both schools were unamious.

Texas will never have the votes for the SEC, nor the B1G,nor the ACC.

Schools and Universities know who Texas is and they do NOT want Texas as a conference member.

Texas A&M was smart to leave the Big 12.

Do not play the game.

Roll Tide

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Wow, lots of jickyjacks on this one. Play the game (or get rid of the song).

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That "song" was here a long time before you hit Earth and will be here a long time after you're gone. Know what else is gone? Texas University -- from the schedule ... not from the song.

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Irrelevant song if we don't play. That's the point.

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Wow, lots of jickyjacks on this one. Play the game (or get rid of the song).

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That "song" was here a long time before you hit Earth and will be here a long time after you're gone. Know what else is gone? Texas University -- from the schedule ... not from the song.

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Irrelevant song if we don't play. That's the point.

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Oh sir, I'd disagree. It remains entirely relevant IMO, though from a somewhat shifted angle:


Goodbye to Texas University -- The Aggies bid them goodbye in 2012.

So long to the orange and the white -- See ya around.

Good luck to dear old Texas Aggies -- What's wrong with wishing your team luck?

They are the boys who show the real old fight -- Just need to be a little more careful who is recruited at QB.

The Eyes of Texas are Upon You -- Those scrutinous, criticizing TU eyes ,,, not any more, they're not

That is the song they sing so well -- Uselessly, now. (Sounds like hell) -- Well, doesn't it?

So goodbye to Texas University -- Keep in touch, ya hear?

We're gonna beat you all to -- Though the on-field competition is ended, the off-field hasn't slowed a whit

Chigagigarah -- too terrible to be described in words

Rought, tough, real stuff, Texas A&M -- Ain't it the truth?

Saw Varsity's horns off, saw Varsity's horns off -- Just recalling the glorious 100-year decision.

Short! -- They won't be growing back.

Varsity's horns are sawed off, Varsity's horns are sawed off -- Admittedly a little braggadocious.

Short! -- And there's nothing they can do about it (if A&M doesn't let them).

A&M should play t.u. again but only in a bowl game. It will happen sooner than later, and it will be awesome.

I would say yes if it brought back Bonfire and the fun that went with it.

But things change. Our Universty is changing. Traditions that were once a constant no longer exists. So there is no looking back. Move on and play other teams.

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Larry,

With all due respect,

You have a myopic view of one game.

What Texas wrought upon the State of Texas and the nation is why university athletic budgets are being stressed. Texas destroyed one conference, the SWC, and is part of a conference now on life support due to Texas's direct actions. Baylor may be the death knell for the Big 12, you now have to understand that Texas first and foremost, does what is in their best interest and their interest only.

Their history is replete with overtures to the B1G, the PAC 12, the ACC in which Texas sought entry into those conferences at the expense of fellow conference members. Texas was ready, willing and able to walk away from a conference for a second time. Think about that, Texas sees other schools as an ends to a means.

Texas has decisions to make regarding their future and you can rest assured that they will do what is best for them. They always have, always will.

That is exactly why the SEC actually listened to Texas A&M's interest in the SEC. Texas A&M was solid and sincere. You may or may not know that Deloss Dodds approached the SEC in 1986 to join the SEC. The move failed because Texas got what it wanted from the Texas Legislature in increased school funding. The SEC remembers.

The SEC watched the machinations of the formation of the Big 12 and members leaving.

The SEC did not hesitate in inviting Texas A&M and Missouri. With the exception of Vanderbilt abstaining, both schools were unamious.

Texas will never have the votes for the SEC, nor the B1G,nor the ACC.

Schools and Universities know who Texas is and they do NOT want Texas as a conference member.

Texas A&M was smart to leave the Big 12.

Do not play the game.

Roll Tide

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This is a fine example of revisionist history.

BTW, why would a Bama fan care who A&M or Texas scheduled as an ooc game?

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Larry,

With all due respect,

You have a myopic view of one game.

What Texas wrought upon the State of Texas and the nation is why university athletic budgets are being stressed. Texas destroyed one conference, the SWC, and is part of a conference now on life support due to Texas's direct actions. Baylor may be the death knell for the Big 12, you now have to understand that Texas first and foremost, does what is in their best interest and their interest only.

Their history is replete with overtures to the B1G, the PAC 12, the ACC in which Texas sought entry into those conferences at the expense of fellow conference members. Texas was ready, willing and able to walk away from a conference for a second time. Think about that, Texas sees other schools as an ends to a means.

Texas has decisions to make regarding their future and you can rest assured that they will do what is best for them. They always have, always will.

That is exactly why the SEC actually listened to Texas A&M's interest in the SEC. Texas A&M was solid and sincere. You may or may not know that Deloss Dodds approached the SEC in 1986 to join the SEC. The move failed because Texas got what it wanted from the Texas Legislature in increased school funding. The SEC remembers.

The SEC watched the machinations of the formation of the Big 12 and members leaving.

The SEC did not hesitate in inviting Texas A&M and Missouri. With the exception of Vanderbilt abstaining, both schools were unamious.

Texas will never have the votes for the SEC, nor the B1G,nor the ACC.

Schools and Universities know who Texas is and they do NOT want Texas as a conference member.

Texas A&M was smart to leave the Big 12.

Do not play the game.

Roll Tide

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This is a fine example of revisionist history.

BTW, why would a Bama fan care who A&M or Texas scheduled as an ooc game?

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No, it's a fine example of an opposing fan seeing tu for what it has been and always will be.

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All of this "it only helps them", "we finally control our destiny" talk is ridiculous. It is just a football game! The game was fun! Overthinking it plays to the A&M insecurity narrative. We're better than them right now. Let's play em and beat em!

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C+ troll

33,

This Bama grad doesn't need to revise history. Deloss approached the SEC in 1986 to join the SEC, the Texas legislature found out and told Texas that Texas and Texas A&M had to be a dual choice to the SEC. Texas parlayed the failed move into increased funding for Texas.

Arkansas under Broyles was pissed. Broyles kept the 1986 Texas action in the back of his mind when he decided to move to the SEC.

I do not need to go over what Texas,Inc did with overtures to the B1G after Texas lost to Alabama in the National Championship game and the B1G rightly saw through Texas and said don't call us, we'll call you. The B1G decided to call Rutgers and Maryland, that's right, ****ing Rutgers and Maryland.

Fast forward to the PAC-12 fiasco. Deloss wanted Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State as a group move to the PAC-12. Remember Deloss telling the Aggies "We'll take care of you." Problem was, the PAC-12 wanted Texas and Texas A&M since they are AAU schools. OU was tolerable, but OSU (along with Tech) were never considered for academic reasons. Texas A&M rightly started seeing alternatives.

When Texas played UCLA in football in LA, Larry Scott asked Texas president, Bill Powers, about subordinating the LHN to PAC-12 protocols and guidelines. Powers told Scott that discussion would have to done with Deloss Dodds since the athletic department is separate from the University. Deloss never called.

The ACC got really pissed when Texas, after being rejected by the ACC to join, went after FSU and Clemson.
FSU said "nope" and Clemson yawned.

This is actual history.

No, revisionist history is what Texas does, after all, ya'll are the Jones.

Roll Tide

P.S. I don't want the game played simply because Texas made it's bed let them sleep in it. The SEC selected the correct Texas school.

Maroon vs orange on thanksgiving weekend is a good thing.

I agree ... cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie on the table.

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33,

This Bama grad doesn't need to revise history. Deloss approached the SEC in 1986 to join the SEC, the Texas legislature found out and told Texas that Texas and Texas A&M had to be a dual choice to the SEC. Texas parlayed the failed move into increased funding for Texas.

Arkansas under Broyles was pissed. Broyles kept the 1986 Texas action in the back of his mind when he decided to move to the SEC.

I do not need to go over what Texas,Inc did with overtures to the B1G after Texas lost to Alabama in the National Championship game and the B1G rightly saw through Texas and said don't call us, we'll call you. The B1G decided to call Rutgers and Maryland, that's right, ****ing Rutgers and Maryland.

Fast forward to the PAC-12 fiasco. Deloss wanted Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State as a group move to the PAC-12. Remember Deloss telling the Aggies "We'll take care of you." Problem was, the PAC-12 wanted Texas and Texas A&M since they are AAU schools. OU was tolerable, but OSU (along with Tech) were never considered for academic reasons. Texas A&M rightly started seeing alternatives.

When Texas played UCLA in football in LA, Larry Scott asked Texas president, Bill Powers, about subordinating the LHN to PAC-12 protocols and guidelines. Powers told Scott that discussion would have to done with Deloss Dodds since the athletic department is separate from the University. Deloss never called.

The ACC got really pissed when Texas, after being rejected by the ACC to join, went after FSU and Clemson.
FSU said "nope" and Clemson yawned.

This is actual history.

No, revisionist history is what Texas does, after all, ya'll are the Jones.

Roll Tide

P.S. I don't want the game played simply because Texas made it's bed let them sleep in it. The SEC selected the correct Texas school.

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Thanks for your perspective.

Now go back to knob slobbing.

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When will the sips agree to play cougar high? Never. Nothing to gain.

Don't look back. Playing in the worlds best conference is well worth leaving the arrogant, cheating, no good, four flushing, formerly relevant, t-sips in our rear view mirror. Not sure what four flushing means but it seems to fit.

We can play in a bowl game if they ever qualify again.

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Exactly

What do we get out of playing those jack wagons?

We get two things. "Jack" and "Squat".

Screw that.

33,

Nope, No perspective, just actual facts.

Sorry if the truth hurts when everyone knows and you can't or won't acknowledge the truth.

Take your current search for a baseball coach. Eight coaches Texas approaches, Eight declines, some with significant raises to remain with their current schools. Same with replacing Mack, remember Saban was coming to Austin?

Remember that Texas offered $100 million to Saban? Remember Saban was house hunting in Austin? How many coaches told Texas "no"?, Shaw, Mora, Kelly, Harbaugh, Briles before you settled on Strong?

Sexton and Saban were laughing at Texas, just like the rest of the country.

You were Texas.

Just enjoy the Big 12, after all, it is your boutique conference.

Roll Tide

tu is like the rich girl who is a 4 on a scale of ten but thinks she is a 10 on account she is a spoiled rich girl that has always gotten her way.

Tuck Fexas. If we never played those scumbags again, that would be fine with me.

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Honestly that diatribe comes off as petulant. Of course the two flagship universities in the state, with a 100 year tradition of competing should play each other. Beating them despite their machinations is the goal. Your rant gives them MORE deference than they deserve.

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Man talk about an own goal. Why give them any advantage? Will we play them in the future? Probably, but it shouldn't be anytime in the next couple of decades. Give us a chance to change the dynamics in this state for at least a generation before giving them the opportunity to get back on their feet.

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Nah. I just don't fear them like it appears some do.

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It is not fear. It is retribution. It is revenge for all of the years that they had the upper hand due to cheating and a complacent media that supported them while demeaning us.

Screw them.

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How about we just try and play better against
LSU, Ole Miss, Bama, etc.

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eh. Ole Miss We split 2-2 and 3 of those were in Mississippi

For the same reasons that we left the tu conference, we should not schedule them. Their character has not changed. The idea that we "must" play our in-state rival because of history is a bunch of Pollyanna. And the "fear of playing the game" argument makes no sense when you consider that we now play in the SEC West. We were stuck with them and now we're not. I will never miss them.

It's not happening anytime soon and bringing it up every 6 to 8 weeks isn't helping. If the cause is to get us playing again.

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I am not convinced they are interested in a level playing field, that would be more of a concern IMO.

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Well duh! sips can't abide a level playing field. It's part of their DNA. Asking a sip not to try and tilt the playing field is like asking a bee not to sting, a snake not to strike, a bird not to fly, a fish not to swim, a politician not to lie, or the Fightin' Texas Ags not to kick ass. Not saying it doesn't happen from time to time, it just goes against nature when it does.