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SEC-Big 12 Bowl Partnership: Charlie Weis, Kansas AD Excited About Future

With the announcement of the bowl partnership between the Big 12 and the SEC, schools in those conferences are feeling even more stable in the ever-changing world of college athletics.

Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger said the agreement brings credibility back to the Big 12. From ESPN.com:

"This agreement reinforces that the Big 12 is exactly what we've been saying for some time -- a strong, stable, vibrant conference that is at the forefront of intercollegiate athletics," said (Zenger).

New football head coach Charlie Weis echoed the same feelings.

"What a great day for the Big 12," he said, "To be matched with the champion of the SEC places the two most successful conferences in the BCS era head-to-head. All Big 12 fans should be happy today.

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