I had a chance to read Dodd's article in a non speed read fashion and it sounds pretty legit, for once he may have actually nailed the business side.
Some the easiest dots on the planet to connect at this point relative to what they are trying to do.
ESPN/OU/Texas need total Big 12 implosion to wholly avoid either a non desired protracted exit, or an expensive rapid exit. As of now, they're negotiating from the highest number in order to get out early if the Orphaned 8 hold fast.