Conference Realignment
Exhaustive coverage of the SEC's expansion, including the hurdles to adding Texas A&M; and the effort to bring Missouri into the fold.
Memphis' Application Accepted as SEC's 14th Member
In a stunning move, the SEC announced today that it has accepted the application of Memphis to become the 14th member of the conference.
Birmingham News: Missouri Doesn't Have the Votes to Join SEC
Does Missouri have the votes to join the SEC? The Birmingham News says no -- at least not yet.
TCU Likely to Spurn Big East, Move to Big 12 in 2012
TCU is close to spurning the Big East and going to the Big 12 instead.
SEC Statement on Meeting of Athletics Directors
The SEC released a statement about today's meeting of athletic directors, saying it's about scheduling and absorbing Texas A&M; only.
BREAKING: Missouri Board of Curators Delegates Conference Realignment Authority to Chancellor
Missouri's board just voted to give the chancellor authority to explore conference realignment. What does that mean?
SEC Expansion: Missouri Could Hold Realignment Board Meeting Tuesday
Here we go again: Missouri is now setting board meetings that some think are about a move to the SEC.
From the Desk of Big 12 Ex-Commissioner Dan Beebe
The last memo issued by Dan Beebe before he leaves the Big 12 forever.
User's Manual: A Guide to the SEC for the Texas A&M; Aggies
Now that the Aggies are in the SEC, we try to give them an idea about what to expect.
TEXAS A&M; JOINS SEC, BECOMES CONFERENCE'S 13TH MEMBER
The move and what it means for the SEC. Plus: Where is that elusive 14th member right now?
Pac-12 Expansion Dead, Big 12 Still Alive
The Pac-12 will not expand, so the Big 12 will live. Massive conference realignment is off the table for now.
KC Star: Missouri Has SEC Offer, But Might Wait to Accept
Is the 14th member of the SEC going to be Missouri. It's looking more and more likely.
CBS: Both SEC and ACC Rejected West Virginia
CBS is reporting that both the SEC and ACC have denied West Virginia's applications to the leagues.
SEC Expansion: The Case for West Virginia
The SEC really has only two choices left -- Missouri and West Virginia. The conference should invite the Mountaineers to be the 14th team.
Realignment Evening Update: Conference Consolidation Might Include Not-So-Superconferences
Oklahoma's and Texas' board of regents have authorized their school presidents to act on conference affiliation. The Big 12 and Big East have talked about a merger, as have the MW and CUSA.
ACC Played Its Cards Correctly, but SEC Still Looms
The ACC did everything right with its expansion, but nothing that happened can stop the SEC from poaching teams if it wants to.
Report: West Virginia Submits Paperwork to the SEC
According to a report, we have our 14th member.
Pitt, Syracuse Apply for ACC Membership; Big East Dead
The latest realignment news about Pitt and Syracuse and what it means for the SEC.
Texas A&M; to the SEC Makes Financial Sense, Texas to the ACC Does Not
Texas A&M; can almost certainly pay for itself in joining the SEC. Texas would be hard pressed not to take a pay cut to join the ACC.
A Very Brief History of Major Football Conferences With More Than 12 Members
The concept of conferences with more than 12 members is an old one in college athletics. Expecting any conference configuration to be permanent ignores history.
Report: Big 12 is Done, Texas Has Been Talking to ACC
According to reports, Texas was unsuccessful in trying to convince Oklahoma to give the Big 12 another chance. Texas is exploring its options, which includes the ACC.
Mike Slive Hopeful to Get Texas A&M; in Conference for 2012-13
Mike Slive has said it's time for the SEC to look at making 13-team conference schedules for the 2012-13 athletic year.
What the SEC Should Offer Baylor on Conference Realignment
The SEC shouldn't completely ignore Baylor's concerns. Here's some ideas to help soothe them.
The Unseen Big 12 Question at the Republican Debate
MSNBC did not air footage of a question asked to the Republican candidates about the Big 12. We have it.
From the Desk of Commissioner Dan Beebe
The latest thoughts from the Big 12's chief on the chaos engulfing the league
Baylor is Wrong. As are the People Supporting Them
Be careful what you wish for. You know the rest.
Report: Big 12 Schools' Legal Gambit Is About Oklahoma, Not Texas A&M; [UPDATE: Maybe Not]
A report out of Waco says that Baylor and other schools are blocking Texas A&M;'s exit from the Big 12 in an attempt to extract promises of loyalty from Oklahoma.
I Hope Baylor's Lawsuit Threats Postpone, and Eventually Cancel, Texas A&M;'s Move to the SEC
The threat of a lawsuit from Baylor is the only hope left of keeping the Big 12 intact.
Text of the Big 12's Letter to the SEC
The SEC will accept Texas A&M; as long as Baylor drops its right to sue.
SEC CONFIRMS TEXAS A&M; INVITE PENDING BAYLOR APPROVAL
The SEC is acting like the Big 12. Which is not going to take it very far.
SEC PRESIDENTS REPORTEDLY APPROVE A&M; INVITATION; ANNOUNCEMENT WEDNESDAY?
Multiple outlets are reporting that Texas A&M; has their invitation and will head to the SEC as soon as Wednesday.
BREAKING: SEC Presidents Reportedly Meeting in Atlanta; Texas A&M; Expected to be Accepted, Invited
It looks like the big SEC meeting either has taken place or is about to.