They’ve been the dominant team forever, first in the SWC, then in the Big 12.
Huh? I think you are confused. The only sport Texas has been dominant in the big 12 is baseball. Football - OU versus Texas 7-7, OU 6 conference championships Texas 3. Kansas is the dominant men’s BB program and OU has been the dominant women’s program.
Didn't mean to diss OU, but I was talking in terms of political clout. You're correct that OU owned Texas in football for the first half of the life of the Big 12, although Texas has a pretty good win streak going now.
I had to wait for quite a few years to post my graphic:
This one's good every year, though, win or lose:
However, both OU and Oklahoma State have said they want to go with Texas, so as far as political clout, Texas still has the cards.
I'm just hoping for a great conference, and REALLY hope the rivalries with Oklahoma and A&M don't get broken up. Living in Waco, I'd also love to see Baylor in the mix, but that's a real long shot.