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Just Another Day: Report Says Big East Set to Invite Memphis and UCF

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The report comes from an Orlando TV station (the link above is to a Gary Parrish article discussing the original report). Conference USA was spared any damage during the first wave of expansion. If anything, this report should remind us all that there is no telling when everything will stop shifting this summer. Right now, with the Big East unaffected by the Big 10's plans, I am not sure why they would seek expansion to 10 football schools. It wouldn't add any chance at a football championship game and adding UCF and Memphis doesn't add much, if any, history of success either. Let's see if this story picks up traction in the coming days.

Bulldawg Junction: Moultrie to Miss St

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According to bulldawgjunction.com Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury has landed junior transfer Arnett Moultrie. Moultrie will be ineligible next season per NCAA rules and will again be eligible for the 2011-2012 basketball season.

Ripple Effects: The MWC is Reportedly Losing Utah to the Pac 10

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Two things here: 1) Does the loss of Utah cause rival BYU to pursue a spot in the Big 12? Can the Cougars sit by and let their arch rival get a seat at the table while all they get is a game against Boise State? 2) With the MWC losing a premier football program, will TCU consider coming back to C-USA to realign with their traditional rivals and to get on ESPN instead of Versus?

It's official, maybe, kind of sort of, Texas Declines Invitation

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Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott has apparently confirmed to the Dallas Morning News that Texas has turned down its invitation to join the Pac-10 conference. Texas, imo, is the key to the Big 12 so if this is true it looks as though the newest reports of the conference sticking together are correct. We shall see.

Realignment: Looks Like the Big 12 Might Stay "Intact" at 10 Teams

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For the moment, it appears that the Big 12 has somehow managed to survive even after losing Colorado and Nebraska last week to the Pac 10 and Big 10 respectively. This report could be outdated and completely wrong at literally any point in the coming days, but for now, it looks like the major shifts have ceased. There will still be ripple effects, although none as dire or severe as we expected last week. 1. The Pac 10 seems intent on adding a 12th team in order to host a Conference Title game. If the Big 12 schools are out, expect the league to look at Utah. That move would knock the MWC down to 9 teams again. It is possible, the MWC will look to replace Utah. It's also possible that Boise St is the replacement. Losing Utah hurts the MWC. The Salt Lake market is the cornerstone of their TV Network. 2. At this point, that's it. The Big 12 might stay at 10. The Big 10 might stay at 12. AM UPDATE: Of course this happened. I waited all day to post anything on realignment to see where the story seemed to be. Then, two minutes later, 104.9 The Horn (Austin Sports Radio where Chip Brown does his show) reports that the Big 12 will go back to 12 teams by pursuing Air Force and BYU. If, and that's a big 'If", this is true: The MWC as we know it may be dead. Absent BYU, Utah,and Air Force, the league is down to 7 teams and has lost any hope for AQ status that it seemed so close to just weeks ago. In this scenario, it's possible TCU may seek to rejoin Conference USA to get back to playing games in Texas. Remember C-USA has a better TV deal than the MWC and if this is true that's not changing anytime soon. Or, this could be another rumor that dies in 5 minutes.

Striking Gold: UTEP's Blessing Okagbare Wins 2nd NCAA Championship

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Blessing Okagbare won her second NCAA Championship in as many days, claiming the prize in the woman's long jump. The women's team finished 7th in the nation, a program best for legendary coach Bob Kitchens.

Simply The Best: UTEP's Blessing Okagbare a National Champion in 100 Meter Dash

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Chalk up another National Championship for UTEP's Blessing Okagbare. She already had two indoor titles, but now she can add an outdoor title to her considerable list of accomplishments.Okagbare ran the 100m dash in 10.98, dusting the second place competitor who ran an 11.12. Her three national titles sets a school record.

Pac 16 One of these things... - A Dig at Texas A&M that I though I'd pass on (via EarlRicky)

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Pac 16 One of these things... - A Dig at Texas A&M that I though I'd pass on (via EarlRicky)

It's Official: The Nebraska Cornhusters Have Joined the Big 10 Conference

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This should wrap up the movement for this week. The Texas Regents will reportedly meet on Tuesday to discuss realignment. So, the major wave- the movement of the other 5 Big 12 teams to the Pac 10 could happen then. For Nebraska's fan perspective, check out Corn Nation.