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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
This is actually a pretty interesting point.
I was raised over split eras; being born in the early 80s I remember the Big 8 but have a more vivid recollection of the Big 12. My folks, OTOH, were obviously long-time Big 8 supporters.
My parents, to a person, supported other members of the conference during bowl games, tournaments, etc... I, OTOH, pretty much rooted against all of them.
It does seem like there was a camaraderie that came from the Big 8 that never existed in the Big 12. The camaraderie exists in the SEC as well. Honestly, I think it's a good thing. I think there's some truth to the position that the lack of 'ties' within the conference is why some schools looked to leave.
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I'm old enough to have seen the Big 8 and I can tell you there was more camaraderie in the conference than what was in the Big 12....it was much more in Basketball than football because it was pretty much OU and Nebraska every year for the football title.
The Coaches were closer....I think that other than on the Basketball court Johnny Orr and Norm Stewart were the best of friends.