Very good indications from Chip for those Mizzou fans that want to see a move to the SEC.
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A high ranking official at a Big 12 school told Orangebloods.com Sunday that "much progress was made" during a conference call with the Big 12 presidents and chancellors Sunday at 1:30. The primary topic was Missouri and the Tigers' future in or out of the Big 12.
The source said there was optimism that Missouri would stay in the Big 12 and that interim Big 12 commissioner Chuck Neinas would be issuing a press release discussing the progress.
But nothing will be finalized as it pertains to Missouri until MU Board of Curators meet on Tuesday. The curators are deciding if the Tigers should apply for membership to the South Eastern Conference, sources have said.
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It's clear where Chip's source is. The fact that there was no agreement mentioned is a clear indication that UT continues to refuse to share third tier rights. Without some sort of give on that issue, Mizzou has little interest in staying. More clear attempts by the 'source' to indicate progress where no progress was made. If MU leaves, they can play the victim card and say they did everything they could.