BCS: Good point. I forget about that board. I'll remember that one next time!
Cruise: It's the weekend and I'm a little out-of-pocket, so I'm playing catch-up. But so far I know that its probably nothing more than a political ploy. Gotta remember this is an election year and Texas has a lot of Baptists. Lots of people in Texas have a soft spot for BU because of that fact. BUT, no way the state prevents Texas, A&M and Tech to benefit just because Baylor will be left behind. I think this is a deal where they're doing this so they can go home and say "Well, we tried!" on the campaign trail. Plus, you have to remember that the Texas legislature has 181 members in it. Also, know that the current Speaker of the House (the side that appropriates state budgets) is a Vanderbilt alum and Jewish to boot. And the President of the Senate is a Presbyterian and an alum of ARIZONA. And Gov. Perry is an A&M guy, so... I just don't see BU really getting the political support needed here. One of the power players in Austin is a Pac-10 guy!!!
So, ultimately, I think the BU deal is some sort of bluff for UT to ensure that the East Division gets more focus (assurances of title games and the like) or they get more money or something.