I noticed in an article on Yahoo that Neinas was saying that they expect WVU to be in the Big 12 next year. Kinda odd that he wants WVU in the Big 12 in violation of the bylaws of the Big East, but expects MU to fulfill their obligation to the Big 12.

That's probably because the Big East has 5 teams and doesn't have a 1.2 billion dollar TV contract.

So what you are saying is that there are special circumstances where a Commissioner is allowed to encourage breaking contracts and obligations?

I guess it depends on whether or not you call a conference with 5 teams a conference.

It's still a conference....I understand your point about it being reduced in size by almost 50 %, but it's still a conference. If Neinas is pretty much telling WVU to abandon the Big East he can't be hypocritical and act like he wants MU to stay.

I think the big issue surrounding the Big 12 is having 10 teams to save the TV contract. If WVU gets out of the Big East, I don't see why they would keep Missouri around if they want out.

In my opinion, the push to get WVU in next year is to allow Missouri to go and yet save the TV contract.

I'm not sure why the Big 12 would want to play the season with 11 teams.

lol. MU isn't getting out of their exit fees.

I'm not worried about paying Exit Fees....I just think Neinas weakened his bargaining position yet again by his proclamation. Each time he opens his mouth the amount that MU has to pay should get smaller.

Yeah....I'm sure it will. His words make the contract invalid. If you guys hold out long enough, maybe you'll just have to buy him a double cheeseburger & you'll be good.

If MU leaves next year, and I expect them to, they'll pay no less than what CU paid but more likely around what NU paid regardless.

While I would love to see them pay as little as possible, if they only pay a little more than CU or NU I would be happy.

Although I would spring for a Cheeseburger for Neinas as an extra.

How about the whole series of Matlock on VHS. I'm sure his grandkids bought him a VCR at some point.

:LOL:

I'm thinking that if we did he would think that it's a little too hip for him.

Considering most anti-Mizzou folks in this thread seem to think that Mizzou will be paying 20 million or more, a six million dollar exit fee would be a clear victory for Mizzou.

From what I have read, the league hasn't even begun to negotiate exit fees with aTm yet, despite the university pestering the conference to do so.

I'm not vouching for anyone in this thread, but I've consistently stuck with $6-$12 million. It may start at $27 million, but in the end it'll $6-$12.