Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Sue 'em, Bears!
Ruh-roh.
Developments today:
The SEC voted Texas A & M in as a new member.
Arkansas, an SEC member, was approached by the Big 12 about membership, indicating a giant feeding frenzy may already be underway.
Meanwhile, Baylor has signaled that it may sue the SEC for "tortious interference" for luring A & M away. The initial reports are that this is one sign of a thorough realignment in college sports. I suppose that Baylor felt they need to do something and this was their best shot. I will say this-- Baylor President Ken Starr knows a thing or two about litigation, and did not take this step lightly.
Update: Excellent news! It appears that most of the other members of the Big 12 (8 of 9) are willing to join Baylor... which means that Baylor showed real leadership on this, and that it ... just... might... work!
Plus... there is a Plan B.
Developments today:
The SEC voted Texas A & M in as a new member.
Arkansas, an SEC member, was approached by the Big 12 about membership, indicating a giant feeding frenzy may already be underway.
Meanwhile, Baylor has signaled that it may sue the SEC for "tortious interference" for luring A & M away. The initial reports are that this is one sign of a thorough realignment in college sports. I suppose that Baylor felt they need to do something and this was their best shot. I will say this-- Baylor President Ken Starr knows a thing or two about litigation, and did not take this step lightly.
Update: Excellent news! It appears that most of the other members of the Big 12 (8 of 9) are willing to join Baylor... which means that Baylor showed real leadership on this, and that it ... just... might... work!
Plus... there is a Plan B.
