TCU, not BYU, ends up receiving Big 12 invite
Louisville, West Virginia also possibilities
Tulsa World sports columnist Dave Sittler reported via Twitter that, according to a Big 12 source, "BYU still on list (of Big 12 candidates), but there are some complications."
Meanwhile, Chris Level of RedRaiderSports.com, tweeted: "Big 12 Presidents took BYU off their list last week (not sure why) … If Missouri leaves it'll be Louisville."
Pete Thamel of the New York Times tweeted that the Big 12 is awaiting a decision from Missouri, then will decide whether to add one more school, and that BYU, Louisville and West Virginia are "in play."
Also on Thursday, the Big 12 Conference Board of Directors agreed to a formal grant of television rights for a minimum of six years. The approval by the Board was unanimous, although Missouri did not participate in the vote on the advice of legal counsel.
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Dear BYU Fans:
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This move makes perfect sense. The BIG 12 has the choice of either expanding East or expanding West. Inviting TCU keeps both options open.
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