Mizzou Links, 3-28-12

SEC (And Stuff)

• Grandpa Slive Wows Kansas City
  The Missourian: SEC Commissioner Slive speaks to Missouri fans in Kansas City

  On the financial situation Missouri is entering

  Slive told the crowd that the SEC has "landmark deals" with ESPN and CBS. ESPN alone has committed for the next 15 years to broadcast on average, about one SEC event per day. As far as Missouri’s incorporation into these deals, Slive said the SEC has begun negotiations with its television partners and that he is "optimistic that we can make Mike Alden very happy," to which the crowd responded with roaring laughter.

  KC Star: SEC commissioner holds court at KC Tiger Club meeting

  Slive said he was familiar with Kansas City’s reputation as a college basketball haven — "I think basketball is an important part of the community," he said — but would not speculate on its chances.

  "If you’re asking if there’s a chance we bring the conference championship to Kansas City," Slive said, "the answer is … could we? Yes. Will we? I don’t know."

  Slive said two other cities — St. Louis and Memphis — have shown interest in the tournament, which is booked through 2016-17.

  Post-Dispatch: Mizzou finds a home in SEC

  Mizzou fans here have been widely portrayed as distressed over MU's decision to leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference, and that's no doubt true among some.

  But another voice resounded Tuesday at the Tiger Club of Kansas City's meeting at the Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill, where SEC commissioner Mike Slive could do no wrong as he addressed a sardined-in crowd of about 300 that greeted him with a standing ovation.

  "The energy in this room is phenomenal," said Slive, adding that if Mizzou fans treat all events with such energy he'd have to warn the rest of the SEC.

  PowerMizzou: The Answer Man

  During the question-and-answer session with fans, Slive was immediately asked about recent outspoken comments from various members of the University of Kansas and its athletic department about Missouri's move. Slive balked at the fact that Missouri's decision to defect was based solely on money.

  Instead, he said it was about a total picture that the University of Missouri wanted to paint.

  "I think I spoke for Missouri as well that this is a league that has great pride and great passion," Slive said. "One of the things I love about being the commissioner of the Southeast Conference is that to those of us who live in our world, it's a very important thing. It's about culture, it's about psychology, it's about history, it's about sociology. It's about family. It's about competition. I think it's fair to say that Mizzou was looking for that kind of a home. We were looking for that.

  "Revenue, as you can read in the paper, revenue is going to be there. The really big question, and we've been reading about the Big 12 and hopefully they'll do a great job, hopefully they'll be very successful and generate a lot of money. Ultimately, that's really only a piece of it. It's more about a how you stay together-type thing.

• EXPANSIONAPALOOZA™ 2012
  Frank the Tank: Realignment in the Rest of the World

Mizzou Football Links

• 2013 Recruiting
  PowerMizzou: Busy spring for [4-Star OL] Jake Campos

Other Football Links

• Football Porn
  Smart Football: What is the proper stance for a wide receiver

Mizzou Basketball Links

(Whistling...)

• Denmon & Ratliffe
  MUtigers.com: Marcus Denmon, Ricardo Ratliffe to Compete in Final Four Events

Other Basketball Links

• Frank
  Mr. SEC: USC's Martin Makes 4 Ex-Big 12 Coaches In The SEC; Meet The Roster
• Illinois
  ESPN.com: This is why the Illinois job is a challenge

Other Mizzou Links

• Mizzou Baseball
  MUtigers.com: Mizzou Comes Back to Top Central Arkansas, 12-7
  Mizzou Network: 8-Run 8th Propels Tigers
  The Missourian: Eight in the eighth pushes Missouri past Central Arkansas
• Mizzou Softball
  MUtigers.com: Softball Set for Midweek Matchup with Aces
  Mizzou Network: Cat Lee & Rhea Taylor: 4-14-12
• Mizzou Men's Golf
  MUtigers.com: Tigers Clinch First Tournament Title of the Season
• Mizzou Gymnastics
  MUtigers.com: Broadcast Schedule for Big 12 Championship Announced

Other

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