Texas A&M reportedly leaves Big 12

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So says the TAMU Rivals website.
http://tamu.rivals.com/
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As Lee Corso would say, "Not so fast!"?

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entr ... 8/31266466

"The Sporting News is reporting that a "high-ranking SEC" source says the report of Texas A&M accepting an invitation to the SEC is "just not true." So there goes that. For now. Prepare yourselves for a new report on Friday saying that A&M is going to the SEC."

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Historically speaking, Aggies and LSU had a BIG rivalry. I’m only old enough to remember the end of the rivalry, but I personally would love to have them in the SEC.
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The Big IX just doesn't look that cool...
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Duck24 wrote:The Big IX just doesn't look that cool...

I hate to say it but I think they are done for…question…if they lose all their big teams do they lose their status as a BCS conference? If so, does another conference get promoted?
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Looks like Texas A&M board of regions is having an emergency meeting on Monday to talk about this…this was scheduled after the state higher education board scheduled a emergency meeting about it for Tuesday. SEC officials are meeting this weekend. Looks like the timeline just got accelerated. I bet $100 it is going to happen, and to be honest with you…I’m very happy about it.
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Has there been word as to when this would take place? 2012? Beyond?!?
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uodux1212 wrote:Has there been word as to when this would take place? 2012? Beyond?!?

Not really...just that everybody seems certain that it will happen. I would assume that it would be for 2012, but I guess it depends on how long it takes to find other teams to add on...I will keep y'all posted as I hear new stuff.
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Bud Lee wrote:
uodux1212 wrote:Has there been word as to when this would take place? 2012? Beyond?!?

Not really...just that everybody seems certain that it will happen. I would assume that it would be for 2012, but I guess it depends on how long it takes to find other teams to add on...I will keep y'all posted as I hear new stuff.
For a team to add to the Big 12, I'd have suggested TCU had they not already jumped to the Big East, but I could possibly see someone like Houston get a call.
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All of this is Texas' fault
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Bud Lee wrote:
uodux1212 wrote:Has there been word as to when this would take place? 2012? Beyond?!?

Not really...just that everybody seems certain that it will happen. I would assume that it would be for 2012, but I guess it depends on how long it takes to find other teams to add on...I will keep y'all posted as I hear new stuff.
For a team to add to the Big 12, I'd have suggested TCU had they not already jumped to the Big East, but I could possibly see someone like Houston get a call.

They will be looking for a team on the east coast if they are just adding one more....I'm willing to bet you that the other team will be VT or Clemson.

ETA: My bad man....I REALLY should not post will drinking, I thought you were talking about the SEC....yes if this is indeed a done deal as it appears through my SEC tinted glasses, Houston is going to get a call from the Big 12. The question is what happens if OU jumps ship?
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ESPN ticker says TAM and Fla St considering move to SEC.

FSU?!?
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uodux1212 wrote:ESPN ticker says TAM and Fla St considering move to SEC.

FSU?!?
Are you asking if I was referring to Fla St when I typed FSU...if so the answer is yes.

There has been chatter about them all day. Would be a good fit too since they already play Florida every year. They are not my top choice though
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Bud Lee wrote:
uodux1212 wrote:ESPN ticker says TAM and Fla St considering move to SEC.

FSU?!?
Are you asking if I was referring to Fla St when I typed FSU...if so the answer is yes.

There has been chatter about them all day. Would be a good fit too since they already play Florida every year. They are not my top choice though
Yeah.... I guess I glossed over that part and was a bit surprised when I saw it on ESPN.... My wife would use that as evidence that I don't "pay attention".... ;)
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Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Sounds like they want to do it but also want to make Beebe and others feel like they gave them a fair voice in opposition.

This says that the A&M talk is true but that FSU is claiming 'rumor' at this point: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/ ... up-further
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