KCTV stands by story that Texas wanted into Big Ten

The twisting, turning conference realignment story did not bring out the best in Kansas City broadcast journalism.

In May, 810-WHB host Kevin Kietzman “broke” a story about Missouri receiving an offer to join the Big Ten. No offer arrived, forcing Mizzou officials to work with other universities to save the Big 12 Minus Two.

Last Thursday, KCTV 5 reported that Texas and Texas A&M were “looking to move to the Big Ten Conference,” a “scoop” that does not align with either the outcome or contemporaneous reporting.