Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment

[Mr. Laz]

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

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

It's nice to know that we aren't the worst.

From what I've encountered, the most obnoxious are:

1. ohio state (even though some of my closest friends are osu fans)

2. Miami, FL (especially since most of their fans didn't go to school there and they can't even sell out their games)


But, whatever. I'm sure Gator fans rank high on this list for most other team's fans.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

It's nice to know that we aren't the worst.

KU fans are still from the midwest, where people aren't bred to be assholes and douchebags.

[kepp]

Originally Posted by billay

Great article

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/13501955

Dear Big Ten: Roll out the red carpet for the Big Red

I like a history essay as much as the next guy, but that was over the top.

[Archie Bunker]

Originally Posted by healthpellets

whoa. Utah is "poised to accept" an invite from the P10-ish? wait, where are the Texas Six going then?

IMO they stay and add even more Texas schools

North
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas State
Iowa State

South
Texas
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
TCU
Houston
Baylor

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

IMO they stay and add even more Texas schools

North
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas State
Iowa State

South
Texas
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
TCU
Houston
Baylor

IMO, as an outside observer, that might work better than the current format because then you could get a Big XII Championship Game that features UT vs OU.

Also, it doesn't kill the red rivalry game. Just because they're in different divisions doesn't mean they can't play each year. In the SEC, Florida rotates the West teams they play except LSU, who they play every year.

[chiefsnorth]

This "does not have an invitation" stuff is dumb. the formal invitation is a formality at the end of the process. Nebraska just got one and the deal has been in the works for weeks.

"Does not have an invitation" and "the deal is basically done" can occupy the same space.
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[kepp]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

In the SEC, Florida rotates the West teams they play except LSU, who they play every year.

So how would you like to see SEC expansion - if it happens - go down?

[kepp]

Originally Posted by chiefsnorth

This "does not have an invitation" stuff is dumb. the formal invitation is a formality at the end of the process. Nebraska just got one and the deal has been in the works for weeks.

"Does not have an invitation" and "the deal is basically done" can occupy the same space.
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Pretty much. It's both sides reaching a preliminary agreement with one side saying, "we want to join", and the other side saying, "we want you to join". The the school applies for admission into the conference.

[healthpellets]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

Big 12.

oh hell no.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by kepp

So how would you like to see SEC expansion - if it happens - go down?

If it happens, then I wouldn't mind either of these scenarios, though I'd probably prefer 1, 2, or 3:

1. FSU, Miami, Ga Tech, Clemson

2. FSU, Clemson, Texas, Texas A&M

3. FSU, Ga Tech, Texas, Texas A&M

4. FSU, Clemson, Texas A&M, Miami

5. FSU, Ga Tech, Texas A&M, Miami

6. FSU, Clemson, Texas A&M, Ga Tech

[TrebMaxx]

My wife works at MU and she received this email from someone at UM. She wouldn't tell me who.
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From someone as much in the know as there is:

I've talked to about 15 people today who I consider to be very close to the AD, or have some business reason or another to be in Mizzou Arena, or are in the media, or are major boosters, or are in other booster groups where they have tremendous access to Mizzou Athletics. This is outside of even my own personal contacts.

Thus far I've heard NOTHING that changes my opinion that Mizzou is heading to the Big 10. In fact, that's their opinion too. Not one person who I consider credible has presented any sense at all of disheartening news within Mizzou Athletics. Keitzmann today stated that MU athletics department staff were "walking around in a shocked daze," after the Big 10, "dropped a bomb on Columbia today." Wrong. It was business as usual, with no outward appearance in the least of stress or concern. None. It's fairly easy to read Mike Alden when he's upset. No indication of that whatsoever, and this is coming from folks who have been around him for YEARS.

I will say this, that it takes some serious digging to find out anything. You have to know who you've trusted in the past and who's never led you astray in the past. And you go with them when you can't get it directly from the top. I have NEVER seen Mizzou this quiet - not just today, but from day one. It's telling, which is why on top of what I've been hearing for months now, I also believe Mizzou has felt very positively about this since day one. I'm positive that wasn't based on a pipe dream.

Soooo... unless there is a Mizzou-to-the-Big-10 fabrication network larger than the nationwide effort to frame O.J. (RIP Johnny Cochran), then everyone who I truly believe is in an absolute position to know is saying the same things, that we're going to be a part of the Big 10.

Another comment... has anyone noticed how nearly EVERYTHING negative regarding Mizzou to the Big 10 is originating from a source called "orangebloods.com?" Even when I see things like, "Oh shit, we're effed, now ESPN is report Mizzou is screwed," when I go take a look at the article it will say, "According to website orangebloods.com, Mizzou is screwed."

[Mr. Plow]

THE DEAL IS DONE!!1!1!!

[allen_kcCard]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

THE DEAL IS DONE!!1!1!!

I now work in a location near the downtown airport and just saw a plane land that had the identification tail marker is DLZDUN1

[Brock]

okay gang

[chiefsnorth]

TrebMaxx, I think that sounds true.

There is a LOT of FUD going on here. And it seems to be 80% coming from Texas and 20% from KS, unsurprisingly the schools that seem to have the most to lose.

But I think FUD is all it is. Fans afraid of what it might mean for the future of their team.

Time will tell all. We probably have no more than a week or two more to wait to see the finalizing landscape.
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