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Message: [QUOTE="pj, post: 654962, member: 2524"] That's what I think makes the most sense too. My concern would be that the Midwestern/plains state influence on the choice would be strong, in particular Texas and Oklahoma and Kansas would have a lot of influence on #18, and they might want to bring in Missouri to recreate the old Big XII rivalries. Missouri is AAU and a bigger state than Connecticut. If it had the opportunity to join the B1G with Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, Missouri would probably say yes. Like I said, I think entering New England and building mass in NYC would be more valuable for the B1G than adding Missouri, it would make the Rutgers and Maryland adds worth more and strengthen the Michigan/Ohio State/PSU brands, but I'm not sure that's how B1G presidents would see things. [/QUOTE]