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Posted on 8/31/11 at 9:48 am
Posted on 8/31/11 at 9:48 am
Brent Z says to keep an eye on the situation today. Others are saying their will be a press release at 10:00 (15 minutes) that states we are leaving the league.
One of these reports have to be right eventually. Right?????
One of these reports have to be right eventually. Right?????
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Posted on 8/31/11 at 9:50 am to Big Kat
I will believe it when ATM kicksoff against an SEC opponent, in a conference game.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 9:51 am to Big Kat
a lot of media folks have embarassed themselves during all this expansion talk.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 9:52 am to Latarian
I'm a sucker. I'm a believer...again 
Posted on 8/31/11 at 9:59 am to Big Kat
I think it goes down, but right now my mind is on football.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:01 am to Bob Ag
good job, bob. Don't overlook SMU or we might lose 
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:01 am to Bob Ag
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:03 am to Clydep
TEXAS A&M TO SEEK AFFILIATION WITH ANOTHER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
NEWS RELEASE - August 31, 2011
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
Polaroid-style photo of students standing at a football game at Kyle Field
"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.
NEWS RELEASE - August 31, 2011
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
Polaroid-style photo of students standing at a football game at Kyle Field
"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.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:05 am to Clydep
Glad this is finally official. I want to know who #14 is now.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:05 am to Clydep
Slightly misleading--The release says "another conference".
That does not necessarily mean SEC. However, I would agree with you that B1G and PAC-12 are probably only backup plans. And I think we can safely rule out the ACC, Big East, MAC, MWC, WAC, C-USA, and SunBelt.
That does not necessarily mean SEC. However, I would agree with you that B1G and PAC-12 are probably only backup plans. And I think we can safely rule out the ACC, Big East, MAC, MWC, WAC, C-USA, and SunBelt.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:07 am to Clydep
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:08 am to Quidam65
quote:
Slightly misleading--The release says "another conference".
That does not necessarily mean SEC. However, I would agree with you that B1G and PAC-12 are probably only backup plans. And I think we can safely rule out the ACC, Big East, MAC, MWC, WAC, C-USA, and SunBelt.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:09 am to LoneStarTiger
quote:
Slightly misleading--The release says "another conference". That does not necessarily mean SEC. However, I would agree with you that B1G and PAC-12 are probably only backup plans. And I think we can safely rule out the ACC, Big East, MAC, MWC, WAC, C-USA, and SunBelt.
Don't kid yourself, it would not have come this far if they didn't already have a destination.
This post was edited on 8/31/11 at 10:10 am
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:17 am to Big Kat
BrentZ was pure money on that one.
Where did you see the 10am, because that was correct almost to the second.
Where did you see the 10am, because that was correct almost to the second.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:17 am to Covingtiger
quote:
Don't kid yourself, it would not have come this far if they didn't already have a destination.
I'm not saying they don't have a destination, and probably multiple ones. Any of the Big 3 conferences would snap up A&M in a heartbeat. I agree that the SEC is the preferred destination and I can't see the SEC declining their application.
But "A&M seeks SEC" is NOT what the article says. It says "A&M is leaving the Big 12-2-1".
Posted on 8/31/11 at 10:18 am to relapse98
Someone posted it on TexAgs about 9:15 this morning.
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