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In event of breakup, Tuberville says Tech going west is best scenario

After Big 12 and Pac-10 bigwigs met a month ago in Phoenix and discussed helping each other with television and non-conference scheduling, someone wondered aloud to Tommy Tuberville if the talks might mushroom into something more. Not possible, the new Texas Tech coach replied, dismissing the idea of a merger. Too hard to pull off. “It goes to show you how quickly things can change,’’ Tuberville said Thursday. “I had no clue. And I’m still a little amazed that this is going on.’’

Tech official: Tech, UT, A&M will stay together 01/13/11 - 10:36pm

If reports are true and Nebraska leaves the Big 12 Conference this week, schools could join Pac-10

When Nebraska leaves the Big 12 Conference this week, so too will Texas Tech, Texas and Texas A&M, a high-ranking Tech official confirmed Wednesday. The official said those three Texas universities have vowed to stick together through any major conference upheaval, which - according to multiple reports from reputable newspapers across the country - Nebraska will trigger this week. The University of Texas, along with Tech and A&M, should soon be leaving the conference to join the Pacific-10 Conference, according to the source.

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Tech freshman takes third at NCAA outdoor 01/13/11 - 10:36pm

EUGENE, Ore. - Anything short of first place on Wednesday, and Julian Wruck wasn't going to be satisfied.

Linehan: Tech an attractive option for Pac-10 growth 01/13/11 - 10:36pm

When I think of "courting," this is what I imagine: 1. Boy sees Girl at party, bar, biology lab, etc. 2. Boy approaches Girl, wrings his hands a little, stares at his feet, stammers as he talks. 3. Girl blushes, but coaxes confidence from Boy. 4. Boy asks Girl on a date. 5. Girl blushes, says yes.

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Realignment a century-old story for Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-10 01/13/11 - 10:36pm

In the beginning College athletics extend into history nearly as far as colleges themselves. But as organized games like football and basketball grew in popularity during the Victorian Era, college administrators became focused on establishing rules, bylaws and eventually conferences. • January 11, 1895: Seven Midwest university presidents meet at the Palmer House in Chicago to discuss the regulation of intercollegiate athletics. They outline a plan that will lead to the Big Ten Conference.

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