If money is the driving factor on Missouri's future conference destination then moving to the Southeastern Conference will be a more attractive option than staying in the Big 12.
According to a document obtained by The Associated Press, the school stands to make as much as $12 million more in annual revenue by leaving the Big 12 for the SEC.
The report estimates Missouri could get $17.16 million in Big 12 television revenue in 2012, which would be approximately $2 million less than if it was in the SEC. It also projects as much as $12 million more each if the SEC renegotiates its premier broadcast rights.
Missouri announced earlier this month it would explore its conference options with speculation about a possibility it could leave and follow current Big 12 member Texas A&M to the SEC and become the 14th school in the league.
However, there is no indication that the league was considering Missouri. The SEC released a statement Monday following its meeting of school presidents and chancellors.
"The Presidents and Chancellors of the Southeastern Conference met on Monday for its regularly-scheduled fall meeting. While they discussed a wide range of issues dealing with the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics, no actions were taken with regards to expansion."
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