Haters Gonna Hate

Wow.  It's really tough to read & listen to this A&M to the SEC stuff.   THE FANS ARE OUT OF CONTROL!  Let's all just chill out for a second.  And be logical:

The Longhorn Network

Texas: The LHN has made you look greedy.  Arguing this with people that think you're greedy will just make you seem greedy AND arrogant. 

A&M: You are upset about The LHN.  And rightly so, it's a sweet deal for Texas and unhelpful to you.  Calling Texas greedy won't change that.  It's done.

Conference Instability

Texas:  Yes there is!  But you're going down with the ship.  You go girl!  Let's all blame Nebraska and Colorado...not each other!

A&M:  Yes there is!  You jumped ship ahead of the iceberg.  You go girl!  Let's all blame Nebraska and Colorado...not each other! 

Profit Sharing

Texas: You're on TV more.  This gets you more money.  Good for you!  Teams not on TV as much don't get as much money.  That makes them sad.  Arguing that we all signed the same contract regarding revenue sharing makes you look greedy and arrogant. 

A&M: All teams signed the same contract that outlined a portion of revenue sharing would be allocated based on TV appearances.  You're not on TV as much, and you don't like that, so you're going to a conference with equal revenue sharing.  Good for you!

The Texas vs Texas A&M Game

Texas: You've said if A&M leaves the Big XII you probably won't continue to play them in football.  This makes others think you are ending a storied-rivalry just to make a point and be mean.  Arguments to the contrary just make you look childish and mean.

A&M: You're leaving the Big XII.   By doing that you are not going to be in the same conference as Texas anymore.  Blaming the end of the TX/A&M rivalry on Texas makes you look a little silly and makes it appear that you think Texas is somehow endebted to you.

A&M Going to the SEC

Texas: A&M didn't want to play by your rules, and they did something about it. You want to really get their goat?  Have some pride and STOP TALKING ABOUT IT...just wish them well - what can they argue about then?

A&M:  You didn't like the way the Big XII was going and you wanted to go to the SEC.  You got what you wanted. Do you want to really get their goat?  Have some pride, say you're leaving because it's best for you and STOP GIVING TEXAS ANY CREDIT FOR IT - what can they argue about then?

People, the deed is done - both schools are just doing what they think is best for their programs.  Good for both schools! 

Let's not go all Sooner & stab each other at the Applebees about it!  I think maybe a little distance will help, and perhaps the rivalry can pick back up when each school has been able ot get a little time and perspective on things.

Sadly, though, I feel my call for peace will be in vain.  In matters of the [College Football] heart, logic just doesn't exist.  Players Gonna Play & Haters Gonna Hate.