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Mr. Laz · 02:57 PM

A source in St. Louis familiar with the situation told NewsCenter 16 Thursday afternoon that Missouri will leave the Big XII and soon join the Big 10. Other schools expected to follow the Tigers are Syracuse, Pitt, Rutgers and Nebraska.

Many have speculated that such an expansion would include Notre Dame but ND athletic director Jack Swarbrick told me today that the Irish prefer to stay independent in football and in the Big East for other sports. Swarbrick said maintaining football Independence is such a part of what Notre Dame is.

He went on to say the Big East is a great partner for the University in other sports.

"We do have to monitor what is going on," Swarbrick said. "There will be significant shifts. "Hopefully we can navigate them by keeping our football independent and keeping our Big East affiliation because that is what we care about."

The move of Syracuse, Pitt and Rutgers to the Big Ten from the Big East could categorically change the landscape of the Big East itself. Thus, what Swarbrick is referring to when stating the University must continue to monitor what is going on.

The interview with Swarbrick was done before the late afternoon announcement.

http://www.wndu.com/sports/headlines/92447574.html

Jerm · 05-10-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

i have no interest in defending wright...but henderson said he was visiting on his show, on air....hard to blame the guy for that...

He completely trashed LaCanfora's report and sounded arrogant about it when in fact he was right...that's the angle I was taking on it.

Sure-Oz · 05-10-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Gate.

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It's funny cause you said "gate," Blob.

Bob Fescoe is so the man/dayton

teedubya · 05-10-2010, 07:57 PM

Congrats to Mizzou... you go from winning nothing in the Big 12 to the Big 16 where you will never win anything. At least your university will have more money that you will never see.

Win!

lol.

**KcMizzou** · 05-10-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by teedubya

Congrats to Mizzou... you go from winning nothing in the Big 12 to the Big 16 where you will never win anything. At least your university will have more money that you will never see.

Win!

lol.

Angry Beaker.

ChiefsCountry · 05-10-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by healthpellets

you wouldn't think that if you only listened to their alumni...

Not in football, maybe basketball or baseball.

**Saul Good** · 05-10-2010, 08:06 PM

Good to see the KU fans are taking it in stride.

**alanm** · 05-10-2010, 08:39 PM

Nebraska's press release this afternoon.

Nebraska officials shot down talk Monday that the Big Ten Conference has offered an initial invitation to join that league.
“The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12," said Meg Lauerman, a spokeswoman with Chancellor Harvey Perlman’s office.
WHB, a radio station in Kansas City, Mo., cited anonymous sources in claiming that Nebraska, Missouri, Notre Dame and Rutgers had been invited to go to the Big Ten, which announced last winter that it is considering expanding from its current 11-team arrangement.
A Nebraska source said Monday that Husker Athletic Director Tom Osborne met with some coaches last week and said he didn’t expect the Big Ten CEOs to gather until mid-June or later to discuss any moves. Other athletic department officials who saw Osborne on Sunday night said he made no mention of any such invitation.

The university’s statement:
“We recognize the intense speculation about conference realignment and the possible impact it may have on Nebraska. Both Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Athletic Director Tom Osborne have indicated that the university would consider any opportunity that would advance the interests of the university.
“The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12. We remain committed to the success of the Big 12 Conference. Until the Big Ten Conference makes and announces its decision on expansion, the University of Nebraska will have no further comment and we do not intend to continue to respond further to questions or speculations on this subject."

I suppose Missouri will remain mum as well.

**KcMizzou** · 05-10-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by alanm

I suppose Missouri will remain mum as well.

Absolutely.

**Bugeater** · 05-10-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by alanm

Nebraska's press release this afternoon.

Nebraska officials shot down talk Monday that the Big Ten Conference has offered an initial invitation to join that league.
“The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12," said Meg Lauerman, a spokeswoman with Chancellor Harvey Perlman’s office.
WHB, a radio station in Kansas City, Mo., cited anonymous sources in claiming that Nebraska, Missouri, Notre Dame and Rutgers had been invited to go to the Big Ten, which announced last winter that it is considering expanding from its current 11-team arrangement.
A Nebraska source said Monday that Husker Athletic Director Tom Osborne met with some coaches last week and said he didn’t expect the Big Ten CEOs to gather until mid-June or later to discuss any moves. Other athletic department officials who saw Osborne on Sunday night said he made no mention of any such invitation.

The university’s statement:
“We recognize the intense speculation about conference realignment and the possible impact it may have on Nebraska. Both Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Athletic Director Tom Osborne have indicated that the university would consider any opportunity that would advance the interests of the university.
“The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12. We remain committed to the success of the Big 12 Conference. Until the Big Ten Conference makes and announces its decision on expansion, the University of Nebraska will have no further comment and we do not intend to continue to respond further to questions or speculations on this subject."

I suppose Missouri will remain mum as well.

Was that statement released by this guy?

**alanm** · 05-10-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Was that statement released by this guy?

Nah.. Unless that's a picture of Meg Lauerman.

**KcMizzou** · 05-10-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Was that statement released by this guy?

"Nothing to see here. Move along."

**Bugeater** · 05-10-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

"Nothing to see here. Move along."

Sam Hall · 05-10-2010, 09:54 PM

I'm looking forward to Iowa replacing Colorado on Nebraska's schedule. I'm pretty jacked up about the whole thing, really. I want to see JoePa before he retires.

**Bugeater** · 05-10-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

I'm looking forward to Iowa replacing Colorado on Nebraska's schedule. I'm pretty jacked up about the whole thing, really. I want to see JoePa before he retires.

Nebraska/Iowa is ready-made rivalry, the fans of those two teams already hate each other even though they haven't played for 9 years. I can't wait to see what it's like if they start playing every year.

KChiefs1 · 05-10-2010, 10:22 PM

I can assume you'd have the following games:

Iowa vs Nebraska
Iowa vs Missouri
Illinois vs Missouri

Those would have to be annual games.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment A source in St. Louis familiar with the situation told NewsCenter 16 Thursday afternoon that Missouri will leave the Big XII and soon join the Big 10. Other schools expected to follow the Tigers are Syracuse, Pitt, Rutgers and Nebraska. Many have speculated that such an expansion would include Notre Dame but ND athletic director Jack Swarbrick told me today that the Irish prefer to stay independent in football and in the Big East for other sports. Swarbrick said maintaining football Independence is such a part of what Notre Dame is. He went on to say the Big East is a great partner for the University in other sports. "We do have to monitor what is going on," Swarbrick said. "There will be significant shifts. "Hopefully we can navigate them by keeping our football independent and keeping our Big East affiliation because that is what we care about." The move of Syracuse, Pitt and Rutgers to the Big Ten from the Big East could categorically change the landscape of the Big East itself. Thus, what Swarbrick is referring to when stating the University must continue to monitor what is going on. The interview with Swarbrick was done before the late afternoon announcement. http://www.wndu.com/sports/headlines/92447574.html Last edited by Mr. Laz; 06-10-2010 at 02:57 PM..
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alanm Feeling Victorian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Nebraska/Wyoming/Colorado Casino cash: $-113564	Nebraska's press release this afternoon. Nebraska officials shot down talk Monday that the Big Ten Conference has offered an initial invitation to join that league. “The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12," said Meg Lauerman, a spokeswoman with Chancellor Harvey Perlman’s office. WHB, a radio station in Kansas City, Mo., cited anonymous sources in claiming that Nebraska, Missouri, Notre Dame and Rutgers had been invited to go to the Big Ten, which announced last winter that it is considering expanding from its current 11-team arrangement. A Nebraska source said Monday that Husker Athletic Director Tom Osborne met with some coaches last week and said he didn’t expect the Big Ten CEOs to gather until mid-June or later to discuss any moves. Other athletic department officials who saw Osborne on Sunday night said he made no mention of any such invitation. The university’s statement: “We recognize the intense speculation about conference realignment and the possible impact it may have on Nebraska. Both Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Athletic Director Tom Osborne have indicated that the university would consider any opportunity that would advance the interests of the university. “The University of Nebraska has not been offered any opportunity to move from the Big 12. We remain committed to the success of the Big 12 Conference. Until the Big Ten Conference makes and announces its decision on expansion, the University of Nebraska will have no further comment and we do not intend to continue to respond further to questions or speculations on this subject." I suppose Missouri will remain mum as well. __________________ It bears repeating, ** Herm, Pioli, Haley, and Crennel for ing up my franchise for a goddamn decade. Buehler 445**
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