Big 10 Contacts Texas To Join Conference

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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 8:51am
GoPens wrote: Doesn't the B10 have a rule where new members have to be in an adjoining state with another B10 team? Unless they get rid of that rule, then Texas can't join the B10.
I'm pretty sure this is false.
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GoPens
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Feb 12, 2010 9:15am
There are of course, two main arguments against looking at the Horns: one is, of course, geography. The Horns' farthest opponent in the Big 12 is closer than the closest Big Ten team and current Big Ten rules require teams to come from states that are home to or else border current members. However, the extra money the Longhorns bring, plus the exciting rivalries likely to develop, will more than outweigh this argument
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According to this article it's true. Then again, rules are meant to be changed...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/309140-the-perfect-darkhorse-candidate-for-big-ten-expansion-texas
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 10:32am
I'm sure the Big 10 would change the rules to let Texas in.
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j_crazy
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Feb 12, 2010 10:41am
can a mod merge these threads seriously. I'm sick of keeping up with 2 Texas to the B10 threads. they are asking a lot of the same questions.