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[QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 33517, member: 405"]
I understand the stability part, Dick, and they would increase their revenues, as well.  But I just get a sense that Missouri sees the SEC schools as beneath them academically, kind of like how everyone looks at West Virginia - even the SEC schools seem to have second thoughts about the Neers.  Missouri may also fear the loss of natural rivalries like Kansas, K State, Iowa State, etc.  Who are their rivals going to be in the SEC?  Arkansas?  TCU?

I agree that Missouri was dying to get into the Big 10 - it was a better fit for them.  Looking at the SEC, they probably are looking at it with some regret, wondering what "might have been" if they had landed that Big 10 spot that they all really want.  They might think that the Big 10 isn't done, and they may still get one more chance when the Big 10 next expands.  That might keep them on the sidelines (i.e. in the Big IX) for now, much like UConn and other Big East schools are hanging around until a better offer turns up.
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