KMBC-TV in Kansas City reports: Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said switching Missouri from the Big 12 Conference to the Big Ten should be examined.
In an interview with KMBC's Micheal Mahoney at the Governor's Mansion, Nixon said, "I want to look at what options the Big Ten may have to offer."
Nixon said he is impressed with the academics of the Big Ten.
"This is not something that should be kept on the sports page and treated with the back of the hand," said Nixon. "We have an obligation to make our schools as excellent as they can be."
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Much love - much love for this. I'm getting my buddy the Nixon 51-30! I hope he enjoys it.