The other shoe we're all waiting for: the Missouri Tigers, who must choose between the Big 12 and the SEC. And we might be waiting a long time, according to new Big 12 commissioner Chuck Neinas, who says Mizzou will have until the end of the 2011-12 academic year to make up its mind. And according to Neinas, the Tigers will remain in the conference next season either way, presumably meaning they wouldn't join the SEC until 2013 if they do decide to split.
Neinas also says there's no consensus on whether to stay at 10 or grow to 12. The Louisville Cardinals, West Virginia Mountaineers and BYU Cougars have been the most frequently mentioned candidates for those last spots, if expansion continues.
The Big 12 is set to have 10, with the addition of the TCU Horned Frogs making up for Texas A&m's exit, numerically at least. Don't expect the conference to remain short of 12 for much longer than one season, though, as that rules out a lucrative conference title game.
For more, visit Mizzou blog Rock M Nation and SEC blog Team Speed Kills. Stay tuned for more conference realignment news.
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is making a huge huge mistake in not going to 12+ with Louisville, Cinicinnati and WVU now when they can. If the Big East rebuild, these teams likely won’’t be available for a few years at least. Not only won’t these teams be available, but more competitive C-USA teams won’t be as well.
The Big 12 should take all 3 then wait till end of season to see where mizzou go (no where probably) then add a 4th for 14 (same as ACC and soon SEC). if mizzou leaves (see ya) then we would be at 12 with a solid Fball and Bball conference.
by fracas on Oct 11, 2011 3:19 PM EDT reply actions
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