Texas A&M in the SEC??

Texas Governor Rick Perry told reporters yesterday that "conversations have been had" regarding a possible move by Texas A&M from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference.

The governor's remarks gave the conference realignment stew another stir.

Perry is a  former yell leader at A&M.  He did not specify to The Dallas Morning News reporters if the conversations were being held internally at the school or with SEC officials.

According to published reports, Texas A&M, in a statement issued Wednesday afternoon,  did not deny its interest in a possible move: "President (Bowen) Loftin is committed to doing what is best for Texas A&M, not only now, but also into the future," the statement read. "We continue to have wide-ranging conversations regarding all aspects of the university, including both academics and athletics."