Conference realignment frenzy reshapes college sports landscape
Amid talk of a sprawling 16 team mega conferences and possible SEC expansion, analysts note growing emphasis on athletics as a commercial venture. Texas A&M moves toward the SEC while ACC schools eye Syracuse and Pittsburgh as realignment accelerates.
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Clemson and South Carolina to play neutral site game in Charleston
Clemson athletics director Terry Don Phillips announced a verbal agreement to host a neutral site college baseball game in Charleston at Riley Park next spring. The two-year deal for 2012 and 2013 starts March 2, with a three game series: Charleston, Columbia, then Clemson. The rivalry features recent SC national titles and a 5-3 edge in the last two seasons for the Gamecocks.
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Aggies weighing long realignment path with SEC option
Texas A M President R Bowen Loftin signals a lengthy process and no timetable as the university weighs leaving the Big 12 for the SEC amid ongoing conference realignment discussions. He stresses decisions will serve Texas A M interests, visibility for athletes, and resources.
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Loftin reaffirms TAMU Big 12 ties while open to SEC talks
Texas A wearing Texas A&M president R Bowen Loftin says there is no bid to invite TAMU to the SEC and that the university will consider realignment if needed. He notes TAMU's focus on the SEC but leaves room for other possibilities and emphasizes keeping the Texas rivalry with Texas intact.
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Clemson denies SEC approach amid realignment rumors
Clemson president James Barker and the board held an information session by teleconference after weekend realignment chatter. University spokesperson Cathy Sams said Clemson has not been approached by the SEC and has not reached out, with no decisions made during the meeting. The board also reaffirmed Clemson’s commitment to the ACC.
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