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 UCFGoldenKnight

That has 3 or 4 major colleges in it, USF, Miami, Florida State and Florida.. Plus UCF.

Exactly. Plus all the major universities (ohio state, LSU, Michigan, Texas, USC, Bama, UGA, etc.) compete for Florida recruits.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Exactly. Plus all the major universities (ohio state, LSU, Michigan, Texas, USC, Bama, UGA, etc.) compete for Florida recruits.

Kansas has the superior JUCO's to draw talent from. Kansas isn't exactly devoid of division 1 talent every year.

[The Franchise]

I really hope this forces ND to join a ****ing conference.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Kansas has the superior JUCO's to draw talent from. Kansas isn't exactly devoid of division 1 talent every year.

Yes, they do.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Yes, they do.

So you're saying Kansas football has underachieved despite the fact that they won an Orange Bowl 2 years ago?

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Frickin' amateurs. I've been through 3 KSU coaching searches, 1 major coaching "departure", and now a conference armageddon.

Heh. I don't remember anything, though, that had this much intrigue and so much rumor swirling so often. Something new every 5 minutes -- for weeks.

[hawkchief]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Stay tuned fellas. This is going to get very interesting, very soon.

Welcome, Captain Obvious!

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

So you're saying Kansas football has underachieved despite the fact that they won an Orange Bowl 2 years ago?

Where did I say that?

[kepp]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Where did I say that?

You didn't. Every ku football comeback has to have the words "orange bowl". It's in their contract.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Where did I say that?

It was implicit in your "yes." It's a very loaded term.

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

That has 3 or 4 major colleges in it, USF, Miami, Florida State and Florida.. Plus UCF.

What joy do you get exactly of putting other people down so often?

I'm just curious.

[DeezNutz]

There's been silence in this thread for 30 seconds. Does that mean you're questioning Mizzou?

[Al Bundy]

Originally Posted by Wickedson

What joy do you get exactly of putting other people down so often?

I'm just curious.

Where have I put anyone down?

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by kepp

You didn't. Every ku football comeback has to have the words "orange bowl". It's in their contract.

I prefer saying Kansas has a 5-1 record in bowls in the last 20 years.

One of which is a BCS bowl.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

So you're saying Kansas football has underachieved despite the fact that they won an Orange Bowl 2 years ago?

Overall the state of Kansas has done pretty well for itself in football. Between Kansas and K-State, 2 BCS bowl appearances, 1 BCS bowl victory, 1 Alliance bowl appearance and victory, and 1 Big XII title.

And if there hadn't been a Big XII championship game at the, perhaps a National Title...