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October 6, 2011, 04:34 PM

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Never let it be said that everyone thinks the SEC is better than the Big Ten.

Missouri, all dressed up in a bridal gown and just waiting for a proposal, may move on from the Big 12 to the SEC. But the Associated Press has reported that the school would prefer an invite from the Big Ten.

One problem: the feeling apparently isn't mutual. The Tigers were all dressed up and ready to join the Big Ten dance last year, with the governor even publicly advocating for the move. But the Big Ten was just not that into Mizzou. Nebraska was and remains a much more attractive partner.

Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany has repeatedly said during this latest round of expansion madness that his league is perfectly happy with 12 teams after adding Nebraska in the offseason. Expanding for the sake of expanding is not going to happen, and Missouri is not enough of a prime target for the conference to change its mind.

The school does make plenty of sense for the Big Ten, including geographically and culturally (Missouri is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities). It makes a natural rival for Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska.

But unless the league suddenly changes course and decides to go to 14 or 16 teams- a move that would likely only happen if a home-run addition like Texas or Notre Dame became available--then Missouri isn't coming aboard.

So the Tigers will have to hope to settle for the SEC. When the Tigers inevitably get their brains beat in during football season down South, they'll probably still be wishing they were in the Big Ten.

(Courtesy of ESPN)

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October 6, 2011 04:34 PM ET

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Any takers on this one?

Wisconsin Death Trip

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October 6, 2011 07:58 PM ET

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Mizzou hasn't seen this much publicity since they first beat the Huskers back in the late 90's.

VanByTheRiver

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October 6, 2011 08:07 PM ET

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Originally posted 07:58 PM ET 10.06 by VanByTheRiver

Mizzou hasn't seen this much publicity since they first beat the Huskers back in the late 90's.

Ditto! Or the outlaw Josey Wales

Wisconsin Death Trip

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October 7, 2011 11:41 PM ET

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Originally posted 07:58 PM ET 10.06 by VanByTheRiver

Mizzou hasn't seen this much publicity since they first beat the Huskers back in the late 90's.

Dont forget about Branson. The series was 37-32 Nebraska up until '79 when NU went on that amazing 20+ year run ranked in the top 10 all but maybe 1 year and Mizzou for some reason decided football was not a priority. If you meant the late 1890's you are correct(1893 to be exact).

GRRRRR

Buckner , MO

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October 7, 2011 11:53 PM ET

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Not buying into much of the talk about the SEC being a leftover. I really dont think the comments recently from a supposed MU official are real. The words were very offensive to the SEC and that is what makes the remark very suspicious and unbelievable. There is a large sack of fans that want to go to the SEC rather than the BIG10 including myself. Obviously the research funds are a priority for any school in the BIG10 and any school would be interested to join them within reason.