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June 2010, NCAA-Conferences
Beebe's Memo Detailed Problems with Mega-Conferences
Sports Illustrated has reported that a 5 page memo from Dan Beebe to the Big 12 presidents enumerates the many ramifications of moving to 4 mega-conferences. He outlines the likelihood of tax scrutiny and student-athlete pay support.
"Pressure to compete may rise with resulting higher salaries and more churning of ADs and coaches," he wrote. "Clear identification of the highest level of intercollegiate athletics reduced to a smaller grouping of schools (e.g., four 16-member conferences) could cause eventual tax consequences and tremendous pressure to pay those student-athletes responsible in programs driving the most revenue and pressure, and whose coaches and administrators are receiving more and more financial rewards. To read more, click here.