I think Plati had some good comments in his latest Platitudes, regarding the myriad of issues that factor into CU joining the PAC 10. But I think they break down to 2 real issues:
1) Money
2) Division Alignment
I think the money issue, while multi-faceted (travel, alumni support, tv deal, penalty for leaving the Big 12, etc) is one that can be quantified and determined to be acceptable or not.
The Division Alignment issue, not so much. Do we turn the deal down if it means a North division of us, Utah, UW, WSU, OU and OSU? Are we even in position to turn down a deal if offered?
If the Big 12 starts coming apart at the seems, then our leverage with the PAC 10 weakens, but since we are bringing a tv market that will increase the payout to all teams, do we have the leverage now to get a division alignment that puts us with the California teams?
1) Money
2) Division Alignment
I think the money issue, while multi-faceted (travel, alumni support, tv deal, penalty for leaving the Big 12, etc) is one that can be quantified and determined to be acceptable or not.
The Division Alignment issue, not so much. Do we turn the deal down if it means a North division of us, Utah, UW, WSU, OU and OSU? Are we even in position to turn down a deal if offered?
If the Big 12 starts coming apart at the seems, then our leverage with the PAC 10 weakens, but since we are bringing a tv market that will increase the payout to all teams, do we have the leverage now to get a division alignment that puts us with the California teams?