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Rutgers: “We are a proud member of the Big East Conference,†Pernetti said in a statement issued by the school. “It is not our place to speculate on any reports on the expansion plans of any other conference. We’re not going to comment on ongoing speculationâ€
Mizzou: "The University of Missouri is receiving numerous inquiries related to public speculation about conference membership," the school said according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "MU is a member of the Big 12 Conference and will not respond to speculation about conference realignment. Mizzou continues to be grateful for all the interest shown in and support for the university.â€
-Here is a KC Star item that says Mizzou is in some planning stage for Big Ten invite.
Nebraska: "We recognize the intense speculation about conference realignment and the possible impact it may have on Nebraska. Both Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Athletic Director Tom Osborne have indicated that the university would consider any opportunity that would advance the interests of the university.
"The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12. We remain committed to the success of the Big 12 Conference. Until the Big Ten Conference makes and announces its decision on expansion, the University of Nebraska will have no further comment and we do not intend to continue to respond further to questions or speculations on this subject."
Notre Dame: Chicago Tribune says that Notre Dame will have to accept an invitation before one is offered, as the league has put in ‘protections’ against another public rejection from the Irish
Big Ten denies anything has changed; chancellors and presidents meet in Chicago in early June, football and basketball coaches meet in Chicago next week.
Big 12 commish Dan Beebee has said the Big Ten has not contacted him.
Mizzou: "The University of Missouri is receiving numerous inquiries related to public speculation about conference membership," the school said according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "MU is a member of the Big 12 Conference and will not respond to speculation about conference realignment. Mizzou continues to be grateful for all the interest shown in and support for the university.â€
-Here is a KC Star item that says Mizzou is in some planning stage for Big Ten invite.
Nebraska: "We recognize the intense speculation about conference realignment and the possible impact it may have on Nebraska. Both Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Athletic Director Tom Osborne have indicated that the university would consider any opportunity that would advance the interests of the university.
"The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12. We remain committed to the success of the Big 12 Conference. Until the Big Ten Conference makes and announces its decision on expansion, the University of Nebraska will have no further comment and we do not intend to continue to respond further to questions or speculations on this subject."
Notre Dame: Chicago Tribune says that Notre Dame will have to accept an invitation before one is offered, as the league has put in ‘protections’ against another public rejection from the Irish
Big Ten denies anything has changed; chancellors and presidents meet in Chicago in early June, football and basketball coaches meet in Chicago next week.
Big 12 commish Dan Beebee has said the Big Ten has not contacted him.