KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chancellor Brady Deaton was giving no assurances Thursday morning that Missouri intended to remain in the Big 12.
Nebraska and Missouri have both indicated they might be interested if the more lucrative Big Ten Conference decides to expand. And that has led to speculation that Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas might also bolt.
Realignment has been the major point of discussion during the Big 12's spring meetings this week. The presidents were meeting with athletic directors on Thursday, while the presidents meet by themselves on Friday.
Deaton said Missouri remained a proud member of the Big 12, but he added that, "We're not shutting our ears to anything."
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