Looks like the Big 12/10/9 is inviting TCU to join the from a league they haven't joined yet- as early as next football season.
TCU Chancellor Victor Boschini Jr. issued the following statement Thursday:
"These discussions with the Big 12 have huge implications for TCU. It will allow us to return to old rivalries, something our fans and others have been advocating for many years. As always, we must consider what's best for TCU and our student-athletes in this ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics. We look forward to continuing these discussions with the Big 12."
TCU would then have to pay only a $5-million exit fee, but would find their way around the 27-month notice to give the conference since they really haven't even joined the Big East...
Now, Missouri's status is in flux... not like they're going to the Ess-E-Cee or anything...
According to Chuck Carlton over at the Dallas Morning News:
“The action of the board was without dissent," said the Big 12 in a statement. "On the advice of legal counsel, the University of Missouri did not participate in the vote."
The Birmingham News reported that Missouri currently lacks the nine votes for Southeastern Conference membership.
Should Missouri stay, the Big 12 could remain at 10 teams, a preference of Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds. Should the league decide to go to 12, schools like BYU, Louisville, West Virginia and Cincinnati could all be in play.
More when we know more...
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