I think that the University of Houston should get a look. Fourth largest city, fastest growing city, lots of talent in the Houston area, Huge state school, only New York City has more fortune 500 companies headquartered in the city limits. The perks of Houston is you can get into Texas without the University of Texas headache also lots of TV sets. Houston has been solid and at times spectacular over the past 12 years with 105 -53 record.. I can see if invited to the BIG them getting top talent and being on par with Texas and Texas A&M. The setback is the distance from other schools but they could add $$$$$ and good athletics to the BIG with a footprint in Texas.