Big 12 - Conference Discussion

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by aTm » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:12 am

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M University today officially notified the Big 12 Conference that the institution will submit an application to join another athletic conference. Should this application be accepted, Texas A&M will end its membership in the Big 12 Conference effective June 30, 2012.

“After much thought and consideration, and pursuant to the action of the (Texas A&M University System) Board of Regents authorizing me to take action related to Texas A&M University’s athletic conference alignment, I have determined it is in the best interest of Texas A&M to make application to join another athletic conference,” President R. Bowen Loftin wrote to Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe in the letter dated August 31, 2011.

“We appreciate the Big 12’s willingness to engage in a dialogue to end our relationship through a mutually agreeable settlement,” Loftin added. “We, too, desire that this process be as amicable and prompt as possible and result in a resolution of all outstanding issues, including mutual waivers by Texas A&M and the conference on behalf of all the remaining members.”
Texas A&M has participated in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Big 12 since the conference’s founding 16 years ago. Last season, the Aggies claimed nine Big 12 championships and four national team titles, both of which were school-bests. Since joining the Big 12 prior to the 1996-97 athletic season, Texas A&M has won 55 conference championships, including 32 in the last five years.

Texas A&M finished eighth in the prestigious Director’s Cup all-sport rankings a year ago, tallying its most points ever and leading all Big 12 schools. In the inaugural Capital One Cup, which rates teams’ final rankings, the Aggies were the top-ranking university from the Big 12. The Aggie women finished second with five top-10 finishes, while the Aggie men finished tied for third with five top-10 finishes.

“As I have indicated throughout this process, we are seeking to generate greater visibility nationwide for Texas A&M and our championship-caliber student-athletes, as well as secure the necessary and stable financial resources to support our athletic and academic programs,” Loftin said. “This is a 100-year decision that we have addressed carefully and methodically. Texas A&M is an extraordinary institution, and we look forward to what the future may hold for Aggies worldwide.”

While Loftin did not specify an application timeline in his letter to the Big 12, he previously indicated that he does not intend to prolong the application process for an extended period of time.

Texas A&M at a glance:
  • Located in College Station, Texas.
    Home to more than 49,000 students, ranking as the sixth-largest university in the country, with more than 360,000 former students worldwide.
    Holds membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, one of only 63 institutions with this distinction.
    Has an endowment valued at more than $5 billion, which ranks fourth among U.S. public universities and 10th overall.
    Conducts research valued at more than $630 million annually, placing it among the top 20 universities nationally and third behind only MIT and the University of California at Berkeley for universities without medical schools.
    Recognized as Home of the 12th Man, where students stand during football games to show support for the team – and for fellow Aggies – a personification of the Aggie Spirit.
    Corps of Cadets is recognized among the nation’s largest uniformed student bodies at more than 2,000 strong. Texas A&M commissions more officers than any other institution outside of the nation’s service academies.
    Named second in the nation by The Wall Street Journal among all universities, public and private, in a survey of top U.S. corporations, non-profits and government agencies, based on graduates that recruiters prefer to hire.
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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by AlabamAlum » Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:17 pm

Welcome. Now get in line for your beating.
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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by THE_WIZARD_ » Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:25 pm

Can Geico really save you 15% or more on car insurance? Is AA a fucking dipshit?

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by AlabamAlum » Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:56 pm

Hello, wiz-aka-marty.
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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by Dr. Strangelove » Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:44 pm

Big12 Front office trying to block FOIA requests

http://eye-on-collegefootball.blogs.cbs ... 8/31628431

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by THE_WIZARD_ » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:36 pm

Dan Beebe. Heh.

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by AlabamAlum » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:39 pm

Beebe has done one thing right: kicking the cheating huskers outta the conference.
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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by THE_WIZARD_ » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:40 pm

I can see you are just trying to tweak me AA...not gunna work...I'm calmer now...

YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE!!!

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by AlabamAlum » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:41 pm

I've missed you, man.
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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by THE_WIZARD_ » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:41 pm

LAIR!

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by TheBigMook » Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:09 pm

Brick or pipe?
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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by 10ac » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:49 pm

Let 'er Blow!

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by Dr. Strangelove » Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:15 pm

The Big12 and Texas legislature beginning to issue threats?

http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1260448

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by Jungle Rat » Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:46 pm

The Big 12 is dead. Looks like Texas wasn't that powerful after all.

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by Dr. Strangelove » Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:22 pm

Rumors now that Texas has turned down the Pac12. Biggest obstacle is the LHN

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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by AlabamAlum » Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:27 pm

Tejas to go indy in 3...2...1...
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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by DooKSucks » Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:49 pm

Heh. There are now rumors that the ACC has called Texas and said that they can join the ACC and keep the LHN.

File that one as FFC
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Re: Big 12 - Conference Discussion

Post by Hizzy III » Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:08 pm

Texas doesn't want to go independent. That said, if they're left with the ACC as their best conference affiliation, they probably will.
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