Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 172

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

**luv** · 06-08-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

I wouldn't want that at all. Just thought it was an interesting article.

I'm more a KU football fan than basketball so if KU were basically to write off football for bball then I'd be pissed.

But if the MWC can get a BCS bid then that changes everything.

I just want good teams to play. The MWC in BBall is nothing. It's football is good for KU. They can challenge for titles and get back to BCS games hopefully. ala the Big East

**KcMizzou** · 06-08-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

I wouldn't want that at all. Just thought it was an interesting article.

I'm more a KU football fan than basketball so if KU were basically to write off football for bball then I'd be pissed.

But if the MWC can get a BCS bid then that changes everything.

I just want good teams to play. The MWC in BBall is nothing. It's football is good for KU. They can challenge for titles and get back to BCS games hopefully. ala the Big East

Bullshit.

That's like a real Chargers fan.. they don't exist. (except for Buck)

Sure-Oz · 06-08-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

If you were a facebook friend of mine you would've known about it 5 hours ago.

**** facebook

**Bugeater** · 06-08-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

**** facebook

**** twitter

ArrowheadHawk · 06-08-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Bullshit.

That's like a real Chargers fan.. they don't exist. (except for Buck)

Yeah. I like KU football also but better than basketball? Not a chance.

Sure-Oz · 06-08-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

**** twitter

Touche

**Bugeater** · 06-08-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Touche

I won't mention the fact that the information I posted on facebook came via twitter

Sure-Oz · 06-08-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I won't mention the fact that the information I posted on facebook came via twitter

**luv** · 06-08-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

**** facebook

Aren't you on facebook?

**KcMizzou** · 06-08-2010, 10:20 PM

Dr Tom : "I think the media's been good and in most cases, they've tried to check their facts. And even though sometimes they guess, sometimes they guess pretty correctly."

(yes I cherry picked that quote... but still..)

Sure-Oz · 06-08-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Aren't you on facebook?

Yes

Bambi · 06-08-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Bullshit.

That's like a real Chargers fan.. they don't exist. (except for Buck)

Why can't you be a KU football fan first?

We did have the greatest NFL running back of all time go to our school. He made some of us fans. Well not me, I wasn't around...

SPATCH · 06-08-2010, 10:21 PM

One thing that I hope comes from all of this:

Kansas fans love to point out how "irrelevant" and "insignificant" Missouri is. That's fine. We may not be able to boast about our Final Four appearances and (flukey) Orange Bowl selections. Sure.

But we could very easily leave your asses behind for good (along with Nebraska). Where would that leave you????? Kinda scary, isn't it?

Maybe you're not as infallible and mighty as you thought. Maybe Missouri isn't as lowly and insignificant as you thought.

Maybe. Just maybe. If the Big XII stays together... you'll appreciate and respect your neighbors to east a little bit more.

**luv** · 06-08-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Yes

Okay. Just checking.

**KcMizzou** · 06-08-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Why can't you be a KU football fan first?

We did have the greatest NFL running back of all time go to our school. He made some of us fans. Well not me, I wasn't around...

No reason at all. It's just that I've never seen one. (other than maybe LZen)

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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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KcMizzou Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkville MO Casino cash: $10005170	Dr Tom : "I think the media's been good and in most cases, they've tried to check their facts. And even though sometimes they guess, sometimes they guess pretty correctly." (yes I cherry picked that quote... but still..)
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06-08-2010, 10:21 PM	#2578
SPATCH birth of spatch Join Date: May 2008 Casino cash: $10006207	One thing that I hope comes from all of this: Kansas fans love to point out how "irrelevant" and "insignificant" Missouri is. That's fine. We may not be able to boast about our Final Four appearances and (flukey) Orange Bowl selections. Sure. But we could very easily leave your asses behind for good (along with Nebraska). Where would that leave you????? Kinda scary, isn't it? Maybe you're not as infallible and mighty as you thought. Maybe Missouri isn't as lowly and insignificant as you thought. Maybe. Just maybe. If the Big XII stays together... you'll appreciate and respect your neighbors to east a little bit more.
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