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

[Brock]

Originally Posted by kepp

http://www.mutigers.com/sports/acad/...060910aab.html

Mizzou Ranks Second In Big 12 For APR Report

Tigers Lead The Conference In Seven Irrelevant Sports
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FYP

[chiefsnorth]

Originally Posted by Great Expectations

Here is what I see happening:

KU, KSU, ISU, Missouri and Baylor keep the Big 12 name and add Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU and then two more out of the group of New Mexico, Colorado State, Tulsa, Memphis, UTEP, UAB and Houston. This is probably the most likely scenario. The addition of Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU probably allows the conference to stay in the BCS.

That conference would suck balls and get an even worse TV revenue situation than the Big 12 already has.

[healthpellets]

http://www.pac-10.org/genrel/061010aaa.html

University of Colorado Joins Pac-10

Buffaloes become 11th member of the Conference and first new member since 1987

June 10, 2010

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--The Pacific-10 Conference announced today that the University of Colorado at Boulder has accepted an invitation to join the Conference as it’s 11th member, the first new member since July 1, 1978.

“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,” said Commissioner Larry Scott.

“On behalf of The University of Colorado students, faculty, alumni and fans, we are proud to accept this invitation from the Pac-10 and join the most prestigious academic and athletic conference in the nation, “ said Philip P. DiStefano, chancellor of CU-Boulder.

“The University of Colorado is a perfect match - academically and athletically - with the Pac-10,” said University of Colorado President Bruce D. Benson, “our achievements and aspirations match those of the universities in the conference and we look forward to a productive relationship.”

Commissioner Scott, Chancellor DiStefano, President Benson, CU Board of Regents Chairman Steve Bosely and CU Athletics Director Mike Bohn and others will hold an official press conference on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. MT at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by frazod

I don't see how they're lucky. Assuming Texas and its ball hangers are headed to the same conference, everything that sucks about the Big XII will simply follow them.

They will be the bitch of the Pac-16, that's for sure. They aren't competitive in anything these days, and don't even have a baseball team.

[Crush]

Prediction of things to come:

1. The Final Five join the Pac-10+1 to become the PAC-16.
2. In response to this, the BIG-10+2 invites Maryland and Rutgers to join. They accept.
3. Notre Dame is metaphorically bitch slapped by the severity of getting left out of the super conferences and goes back to the discussion table.
4. SEC decides to invite both Florida State and Miami. They accept.
5. It is leaked that Missouri, Pittsburgh, and Notre Dame are the final 3 candidates for 2 more available spots in the BIG-10+4.
6. SEC decides to invite Clemson and Georgia Tech. They accept.
7. Negotiations begin for the creation of a new conference out of the smoldering ashes of the BIG EAST and ACC.
8. It is "leaked" that both Missouri and Pittsburgh will join the BIG-10+4.
8. Notre Dame panics and joins the the BIG-10+4 after rapid rumors of a forever-changed BCS begin to surface.
9. The BIG-10+5 finally invites Missouri. Missouri obviously accepts.
10. Kansas, Kansas State, and Iowa State enter the negotiations of the possible new conference.
11. A new conference, the MEGA-16, is created from these negotiations.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Great Expectations

Here is what I see happening:

KU, KSU, ISU, Missouri and Baylor keep the Big 12 name and add Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU and then two more out of the group of New Mexico, Colorado State, Tulsa, Memphis, UTEP, UAB and Houston. This is probably the most likely scenario. The addition of Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU probably allows the conference to stay in the BCS.

Here's what I see happening:

None of what you just said. Not one single thing.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/10...as-no-big.html

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Brock

FYP

Eat yer stew, boy.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Here's what I see happening:

None of what you just said. Not one single thing.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Originally Posted by frazod

I don't see how they're lucky. Assuming Texas and its ball hangers are headed to the same conference, everything that sucks about the Big XII will simply follow them.

There is that. But I don't want to go to the MWC.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by healthpellets

http://www.pac-10.org/genrel/061010aaa.html

Perfect match Athletically and Academically?

I agree, CU should be an outstanding addition to the strong PAC 10 baseball tradition........



Take em, they are ****ing worthless.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

There is that. But I don't want to go to the MWC.

Honestly, I'd rather do that than be ground under the Longhorn boot any longer.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Originally Posted by frazod

Honestly, I'd rather do that than be ground under the Longhorn boot any longer.

Hopefully in 10 years we just look back and laugh at this. It's crazy right now though.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

Hopefully in 10 years we just look back and laugh at this. It's crazy right now though.

Yeah. This pretty much sucks balls right now.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Yeah. This pretty much sucks balls right now.

Yep.