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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 24: Samuel Stewart #24 of the Rice Owls rushes up the middle past Rick Kurz #59 of the Army Black Knights at Rice Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Chuck Carlton, Big 12 insider for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the league during an online chat with readers Monday. Here are some of the highlights:
Question: Based on the Big 12's top criteria, how legitimate would you say is SMU's expansion candidacy?
Carlton: "Based on sources I'm talking with, SMU is not among the prime candidates for expansion.