Big Ten expansion candidates Missouri and Nebraska both in separate statements shoot down any discussion of possible offers of expansion. Nebraska’s Chancellor Harvey Perlman leaves little wiggle room in shooting down his side of today’s report:
Asked via e-mail whether the report has any validity as it applies to Nebraska, UNL chancellor Harvey Perlman replied, “None whatsoever.”
Missouri’s denial is a bit more lawyerly, but still firm:
“There’s nothing there at all,” said the source, who said he had spoken with MU athletic director Mike Alden on Monday. “Not yet. … nothing has changed.”
Like the rest of you, we’ll just be the cat over here chasing after the laser pointer Jim Delany’s waving around until we actually find out who the Big Ten wants to add to the conference. It’s so..shiny…
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Why respond to internet rumors?
It sounds like Beebe told both of them to issue statements.
There’s some smoke here.
by Gopher86 on May 10, 2010 5:25 PM EDT reply actions
Because they weren't internet rumors
They were on local radio and TV in Kansas City, which means they were being reported on every local TV news broadcast, sports talk station, and newspaper in the Big 12. Hence the formal response.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Patrick Vint on May 10, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
In other words, we're coming.
University of Nebraska spokesperson Meg Lauerman released this statement:
“We recognize the intense speculation about conference realignment and the possible impact it may have on Nebraska. Both Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Athletic Director Tom Osborne have indicated that the university would consider any opportunity that would advance the interests of the university,” Lauerman said.
“The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12. We remain committed to the success of the Big 12 Conference. Until the Big Ten Conference makes and announces its decision on expansion, the University of Nebraska will have no further comment and we do not intend to continue to respond further to questions or speculations on this subject.”
by skremla on May 10, 2010 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
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