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Originally Posted by kcchief19
The conjecture I've seen in a number of places this weekend is that Beebe's pitch to the Big 12 Lite and the south schools is that all you have to do is stand pat and outlast the Big East and you're golden. The theory is that if Notre Dame goes to the Big Ten, the Big East is going down the tubes and that's when the Big 12 can jump and expand to make sure they remain one of the 16-team super conferences.
There was also talk on sports radio in KC this morning that Arkansas may be interesting in leaving the SEC for the Big 12 if the gang sticks together, especially if Big 12 revenues go up. I know from my Arkansas friends and spending some time down there that while they enjoy the money, they feel like they've never been a part of the SEC and are nostalgic for the rivalries of the old SWC days with Texas and OU. Arkansas would be a great fit. Be interesting if A&M leaves if the Big 12 decides to make a hail mary grab for Arkansas.
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I know the reports you are citing about Arkansas and they were instantly discredited. Basically, the report is that Arkansas "informally inquired" about the new Big 12. All this basically means is we probably called and ask them where the eff they are getting their numbers. It does not in any way indicate interest on either party's part.
The rest is nonsense. No one in Arkansas wants to leave the SEC and it isn't happening.