NCAA

A Scuffle for the Ball During a MU versus Oklahoma Game
(University Archives, 1948 Savitar)

In 1905, people believed the game of college football was too violent--numerous injuries and even deaths occurred. President Theodore Roosevelt called for action to remedy this problem. His call prompted a meeting of 13 institutions to change the way college football was played. In late December 1905, the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS) was founded to oversee college sports rules. In 1910, the name was changed to the present National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

The Missouri Tiger team has been part of six different conference configurations over the years. They are:

I.The Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MVIAA)

• founded 1907
• members: MU; University of Kansas; Nebraska; Iowa; and Washington University in St. Louis

MU versus Washington
(University Archives, 1934 Savitar)

II.Big 6

• named 1928
• members: MU; University of Kansas; Nebraska; Iowa State; Kansas State; and Oklahoma
• officially called the MVIAA, but given Big 6 title by fans and the media

MU in Big 7 Match Against New Member Colorado
(University Archives, 1955 Savitar)

III.Big 7

• named 1948--addition of Colorado
• only called "Big 7" by media and fans

MU versus Oklahoma State
(University Archives, 1972 Savitar)

IV.Big 8

• 1959--addition of Oklahoma State
• 1964--official name switch to the "Big 8"

Freshman Kareem Rush Attempts a Shot
(University Archives, 1999 Savitar)

V.Big 12

• named 1994--additions of Baylor; Texas; Texas A&M; and Texas Tech
• still known as Big 12 today despite the departures of Colorado, Nebraska, Texas A&M, and Missouri to other conferences

Southeastern Conference logo

IV.SEC

• 2012--Missouri along with Texas A&M joined the Southeastern Conference (SEC) from the Big 12

1. Tigers Thru the Hoop
2. Coaches of the Hardwood
3. Places Tigers Play
4. MU Basketball Fun Facts

Copyright © Curators of the University of Missouri 1997 - 2002
Published by: University Archives muarchives.missouri.edu/
Originally Prepared by Emily McIlvoy: March 2001
Revised: 18 August 2017
URL: https://muarchives.missouri.edu/tigerncaa.html

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