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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan
Mizzou stands to get a large research funding boost if they were to join the Big 10.
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This is an angle that doesn't get a lot of attention by most, but it's an important point. The Big-10 and Pac-10 are more than just athletic associations - they also take seriously academic associations and there is a lot of sharing that goes on in terms of research between the member institutions. Given that the University Presidents are the ones that ultimately make the decisions with regard to the Pac-10 (and I would guess the Big-10 as well), academic considerations should not be underestimated when discussing possible mergers and expansion...