Nebraska decision a key as expansion big dog Texas mulls options
June 7, 2010 12:16 AM
The future of the national college athletics landscape may hinge on whether Nebraska acts within two weeks to stay in the Big 12, CBSSports.com has learned.
Texas has indicated that if Nebraska doesn't declare its allegiance to the league by mid-month, it would take a reported offer to join the Pac-10. Nebraska was issued an ultimatum by the Big 12 during the league's spring meetings last week in Kansas City. It has, at most, less than two weeks to declare its allegiance to the Big 12 or the league could split apart, leading to conference realignment before the Big Ten even acts.
What is being underplayed nationally is that Texas feels it can move forward in an 11- or 12-team Big 12 that includes Nebraska. However, without the Huskers, Texas would have to look west to the Pac-10.
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Texas has indicated that if Nebraska doesn't declare its allegiance to the league by mid-month, it would take a reported offer to join the Pac-10. Nebraska was issued an ultimatum by the Big 12 during the league's spring meetings last week in Kansas City. It has, at most, less than two weeks to declare its allegiance to the Big 12 or the league could split apart, leading to conference realignment before the Big Ten even acts.
What is being underplayed nationally is that Texas feels it can move forward in an 11- or 12-team Big 12 that includes Nebraska. However, without the Huskers, Texas would have to look west to the Pac-10.
cbssports.com
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