Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 112

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

KChiefs1 · 06-07-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Actually the article online reads:

(If it's the latter, good look turning a big profit by scalping stolen league tournament tickets.)

Pretty bad typo if this guys so smart.

next...

I know it drove me crazy so I had to fix it. It's true though...basketball has no part in these discussions.

kepp · 06-07-2010, 01:33 PM

So what if Texas and it's Big12 South cohorts all jump to the Pac10 and the Big10 invites never materialize for MU/NU? What about the Big12 grabbing TCU, and one other school (who?) and getting back to being the Big8?

Mr. Laz · 06-07-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Another stupid question since i havent followed shit...lets say all hell breaks loose and there is the split, mu and nebraska move on to big 10. Does that mean everything is new starting this coming year (football and basketball seasons starting..) or the following year?

i think MU/Neb have to give a 2-year notice to leave the conference. The Conference might just say we don't want lame duck schools hanging around.

of course, money changes everything so ...

Sure-Oz · 06-07-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

i think MU/Neb have to give a 2-year notice to leave the conference. The Conference might just say we don't lame duck schools hanging around.

of course, money changes everything so ...

Gotcha...

**luv** · 06-07-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

So what if Texas and it's Big12 South cohorts all jump to the Pac10 and the Big10 invites never materialize for MU/NU? What about the Big12 grabbing TCU, and one other school (who?) and getting back to being the Big8?

I don't see this ever going back to 8 teams. Aren't conference championship games too popular?

Tiger's Fan · 06-07-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

So what if Texas and it's Big12 South cohorts all jump to the Pac10 and the Big10 invites never materialize for MU/NU? What about the Big12 grabbing TCU, and one other school (who?) and getting back to being the Big8?

An 8 team conference probably wouldn't retain BCS status.

Mojo Jojo · 06-07-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

The anchor sinking us to the bottom of the lake.

What does KU offer a major conference? Sure basketball is good/great, but they offer 1/2 of the #32 TV market...the sports programs has been suspended on several occasions. Right now the Athletic Department is under federal investigation...the AD is fighting for his job. A lot of headaches for a conference to add a team that has won 3 titles in over 100 years.

kepp · 06-07-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

An 8 team conference probably wouldn't retain BCS status.

NCAA rules state that it only takes 6.

**ChiTown** · 06-07-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

So what if Texas and it's Big12 South cohorts all jump to the Pac10 and the Big10 invites never materialize for MU/NU? What about the Big12 grabbing TCU, and one other school (who?) and getting back to being the Big8?

An 8 team Conference won't compete in the new Mega Conference BC$ World

**ChiTown** · 06-07-2010, 01:38 PM

So, KSU is the reason KU isn't going to get invited somewhere else (PAC 10, B10 and SEC)? KU, even if KSU didn't exist, still wouldn't be a part of this conversation. Hence, delusional. This is a football and TV Market issue. KU is 0-2 in that discussion.

Sure-Oz · 06-07-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

So, KSU is the reason KU isn't going to get invited somewhere else (PAC 10, B10 and SEC)? KU, even if KSU didn't exist, still wouldn't be a part of this conversation. Hence, delusional. This is a football and TV Market issue. KU is 0-2 in that discussion.

Something about the tv markets not even being close to what missouri has and well nebraska has a huge football program. Thats why colorado would get invited cause of denver.

Bambi · 06-07-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Despite all the trash in this thread, I'll just say that more than anything I wish we could just shitcan all the Texas schools and go back to being the Big 8.

Too bad that doesn't seem to be an option.

Agreed.

Pants · 06-07-2010, 01:47 PM

ND needs to stop being douchy and tell B10 what their plans are, so everything can be set in motion. This stupid deadline is a freaking charade.

Frazod · 06-07-2010, 01:51 PM

It's debatable what Texas thinks of MU or KU, but I have no doubt Notre Dame absolutely doesn't give two shits about either one of them (or any other school).

Mr. Laz · 06-07-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

So, KSU is the reason KU isn't going to get invited somewhere else (PAC 10, B10 and SEC)? KU, even if KSU didn't exist, still wouldn't be a part of this conversation. Hence, delusional. This is a football and TV Market issue. KU is 0-2 in that discussion.

here we go again...

once again, KU is a marginally BCS level conference type school. Meaning that they qualify to be in a BCS level conference but barely. You add a link to another school into the mix and KU isn't getting in.

1. adding another school into package deal means another split to the profit pie in which KU is barely bringing enough to begin with

2. football ... KU is a low level football program but has a top notch basketball program, with a storied history, to offset the football weakness. You add another school to that equation and it's screwed.

KU barely has enough to get into a BCS level conference
KSU isn't a BCS conference level school (financially)

add those 2 schools together and neither get in

If the Big 12 implodes then KSU is going to a mid-tier conference one way or another. The only thing is whether they drag KU down with them.

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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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06-07-2010, 01:33 PM	#1667
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $3519212	So what if Texas and it's Big12 South cohorts all jump to the Pac10 and the Big10 invites never materialize for MU/NU? What about the Big12 grabbing TCU, and one other school (who?) and getting back to being the Big8?
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ChiTown Stroking to the SB Champs! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Flatlands of Kansas Casino cash: $-331038	Laz So, KSU is the reason KU isn't going to get invited somewhere else (PAC 10, B10 and SEC)? KU, even if KSU didn't exist, still wouldn't be a part of this conversation. Hence, delusional. This is a football and TV Market issue. KU is 0-2 in that discussion. __________________
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Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-556615	It's debatable what Texas thinks of MU or KU, but I have no doubt Notre Dame absolutely doesn't give two shits about either one of them (or any other school).
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