Colorado confirms decision to leave to Beebe

Colorado’s decision to leave the Big 12 is official.

Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe released the following statement moments ago:

“The Big 12 Conference has been informed that the University of Colorado has accepted an invitation to join the Pacific-10 Conference. I continue to work through the process that was agreed upon last week by our Board of Directors to address membership issues, and are working tirelessly towards the long-term viability of the Big 12.”

The Pac-10 also released the following statement from commissioner Larry Scott:

“This is an historic moment for the Conference, as the Pac-10 is poised for tremendous growth. The University of Colorado is a great fit for the Conference both academically and athletically and we are incredibly excited to welcome Colorado to the Pac-10.”

-JT