In a statement, the SEC confirmed the news we've been waiting ... well, not really all that long for. The Texas A&M Aggies have been cleared to partake in the conference's expansion once remaining legal issues have been taken care of. The release includes a letter from Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe assuring a clean break with A&M, but notes that as of last night "at least one Big 12 institution had withdrawn its previous consent and was considering legal action."
Kind of weird that the Baylor Bears want Texas A&M to stay in the Big 12 so badly. Texas and Oklahoma are the keys to the conference, not A&M. What happens if the two Oklahoma schools, Texas and Texas Tech leave for the Pac-16? Baylor and A&M are going to repopulate the earth together?
Also kind of weird that a religious institution is sort of going back on its word, but that's another story. Hey, A&M! Congratulations.
Here's the statement itself:
After receiving unanimous written assurance from the Big 12 on September 2 that the Southeastern Conference was free to accept Texas A&M to join as a new member, the presidents and chancellors of the SEC met last night with the intention of accepting the application of Texas A&M to be the newest member of the SEC.
We were notified yesterday afternoon that at least one Big 12 institution had withdrawn its previous consent and was considering legal action. The SEC has stated that to consider an institution for membership, there must be no contractual hindrances to its departure.
The SEC voted unanimously to accept Texas A&M University as a member upon receiving acceptable reconfirmation that the Big 12 and its members have reaffirmed the letter dated September 2, 2011.
For more, head to Texas A&M blog I Am The 12th Man and SEC blog Team Speed Kills.
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Baylor’s afarid of the chain reaction it will set off if A&M goes to the SEC.
by wildcat110 on Sep 7, 2011 10:31 AM EDT reply actions
I dunno about this...
“Also kind of weird that a religious institution is sort of going back on its word, but that’s another story. "
Circumstances change, and I dunno if Baylor gave its “word”, probably more like “at this time, we do not feel the need for litigation”. That’s not exactly swearing on a stack of bibles.
But all in all, sure as hell can’t blame Baylor, they are in a fight for their life. And since they are in Texas, probably the only school that can do something about this. Guessing that KSU, ISU, KU, MU, etc can’t. If they could, I am sure they would be doing the same.
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by meatybob on Sep 7, 2011 10:58 AM EDT reply actions
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