[More Cowbell]

Honestly, now I think it is in the hands of A&M. Texas will stay put in the Big 12 as long as A&M stays. I think if A&M bolts, you will see Texas, Tech, OU, and Okie State bolt to the Pac 10/16.

That may be true, but my point is the survival of the conference hinges on Texas. The Big 12 could survive the loss of A&M (if they still wanted to continue) as long as Texas stays. They could invite TCU to replace A&M, and move on as a 10-team conference. But with the Longhorns gone, the Big 12 is DEAD.