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Iowa State Confronts The Reality Of Conference Expansion

ISU President Dr. Gregory Geoffory and Athletic Director Jamie Pollard have written a letter to their fan base regarding the news swirling about conference realignment. Give these guys some credit, they aren't blowing smoke. They're being open and honest and telling their fan base the truth:

We believe the Big 12 Conference is the perfect fit for Iowa State University. We are committed to our membership in the Big 12, and we are optimistic that the conference will remain intact. However, we also recognize that the long-term viability of the Big 12 Conference is not in our control - it is in the hands of just a few of our fellow member institutions.

Iowa State and several other members of the Big 12 Conference are especially vulnerable under some of the re-alignment scenarios currently circulating, particularly one involving expansion of the Pac-10. We are doing everything in our power to represent the best interests of Iowa State in these discussions, but we also are sensitive to the huge uncertainty that has been created and recognize that the situation could evolve in directions that are not aligned with our interests.

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