The news Friday that Texas and Oklahoma could make their move to the SEC official in a matter of weeks continues to shake the foundation of the Big 12 Conference and beyond. The initial report caught many high-ranking officials in college athletics off guard. Now, it has their full attention, as commissioners and athletic directors from coast to coast are preparing to react if a move comes to fruition, one that would prompt another wave of conference realignment.
Following a meeting with Big 12 athletic directors and their university presidents and chancellors Thursday evening, where both schools were no-shows, the league made it clear it expected its flagship programs to adhere to the conference bylaws and TV contracts that had been signed.