Big Ten says no current plans to expand

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    The Big Ten Conference is not looking at another expansion -- for now.

    The 12-team league said Friday that its Council of Presidents/Chancellors met recently and there is no plan to "actively" engage in expansion now "or at any time in the foreseeable future, barring a significant shift in the current intercollegiate athletic landscape."

    Of course, there is that possibility. Texas A&M confirmed this week that it is interested in leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference -- a move that would almost surely set off another round of conference realignment.

    The SEC, which has won the past five BCS championships in football, on Sunday reaffirmed its 12-school membership while leaving the door open to expansion.

    Earlier this week, Big East commissioner John Marinatto said he has been in contact with Dan Beebe, his counterpart at the Big 12, and John Swofford of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

    Read more: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/6877535/big-ten-says-no-plans-expand-foreseeable-future
     

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