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

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

I wanted the Big 10 as well.

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If you think all the money Missouri would stand to lose by being in a lesser conference has to do with landscaping and a few people's 401k's then you have less understanding about this than I ever could have imagined.

It is great...a post before I called you coming in with a post that disregarded the reality of the situation and there you go spouting off about the situation in your fantasy land.

Hey, good for you. More money for the school! Woo Hoo! So what if all the programs that have already been pounding us into the turf got even more? I guess the next time we get beat 60-10 by Texas you can go take a picture of a flower and sing a song and that'll make it all better for you.

Skip, if you're out there lurking, you were 100% right about this ****ing piece of shit. My apologies.

[|Zach|]

[WilliamTheIrish]

I think it's just a mindset for Mizzou and UNL fans. They just have it in their heads that they can't compete with UT. That's just not the truth.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by frazod

Hey, good for you. More money for the school! Woo Hoo! So what if all the programs that have already been pounding us into the turf got even more? I guess the next time we get beat 60-10 by Texas you can go take a picture of a flower and sing a song and that'll make it all better for you.

Skip, if you're out there lurking, you were 100% right about this ****ing piece of shit. My apologies.

It is about people's jobs...and the communities livelihood.

You really think going to a lesser conference would have helped recruiting, exposure, and basically ummm ****ing anything?

Are you so reeruned that you think anything away from Texas would have been better?

They did what is best for everything all around. If we get beat by Texas then it looks like we just need to get better at football now don't we?

You are too much of a pussy to just realize we can do things to improve our situation not blaming it on other people every time.

And you notice how you STILL haven;t come up with a better idea that isn't based on you injecting shit you know nothing about in the conversation? Seems pretty telling. You are just a know nothing loser who thinks he knows what it is like to make big decisions like this.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I think it's just a mindset for Mizzou and UNL fans. They just have it in their heads that they can't compete with UT. That's just not the truth.

The victim mentality that exists with some Mizzou fans is maddening. They make us sound like complete pussies. I don't like associating with it.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I think it's just a mindset for Mizzou and UNL fans. They just have it in their heads that they can't compete with UT. That's just not the truth.

Hey, when was the last time you beat anybody other than Texas?

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I think it's just a mindset for Mizzou and UNL fans. They just have it in their heads that they can't compete with UT. That's just not the truth.

I don't think this at all. I mistakenly believed--and part of me still does--that we could be somewhere between Texas and bitch status.

And this isn't being a "victim." At least not the way I perceive it.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by frazod

Hey, when was the last time you beat anybody other than Texas?

Beat CU, ISU, KU and some other scrubby school and held the keys to the North until MU upset the Cats in Manhattan last November.

I have no illusions that KSU will ever be as good as they were in the late 90's through 03. Hell OU has whipped the Cats in all but one game. But that one game.... whoa what a game.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I don't think this at all. I mistakenly believed--and part of me still does--that we could be somewhere between Texas and bitch status.

And this isn't being a "victim." At least not the way I perceive it.

I don't think it's bitch status either. If you can compete with them in BBall then Mizzou can compete with them in any sport. Although I think it'll take a more of power running Mizzou team to do it. KSU always played a more physical game when they see the Orange.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

It is about people's jobs...and the communities livelihood.

You really think going to a lesser conference would have helped recruiting, exposure, and basically ummm ****ing anything?

Are you so reeruned that you think anything away from Texas would have been better?

They did what is best for everything all around. If we get beat by Texas then it looks like we just need to get better at football now don't we?

You are to much of a pussy to just realize we can do things to improve our situation not blaming it on other people every time.

And you notice how you STILL haven;t come up with a better idea that isn't based on you injecting shit you know nothing about in the conversation? Seems pretty telling. You are just a know nothing loser who thinks he knows what it is like to make big decisions like this.

Oh, little Zackipoo, I must have hurt your widdle feewings, cause aren't you the ****ing baby who always cries about everybody being soooooooooooooo mean? Now its pussy and reerun and loser bombs? That's not very nice, Zackipoo. I think somebody needs a nap and a timeout.

I'm glad there are sheep like you out there who are happy over the hit we took. Recruiting will already suffer. We've got a ton of exposure - all bad. It would take competent leadership years to get over this disaster, and we don't have it.

And bolding, underlining and italicizing your whiny crap doesn't make it impressive or worth responding to. Perhaps you should try some more caps lock.

I'm going to grill burgers now. Maybe you should go bake yourself some quiche.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I don't think it's bitch status either. If you can compete with them in BBall then Mizzou can compete with them in any sport. Although I think it'll take a more of power running Mizzou team to do it. KSU always played a more physical game when they see the Orange.

There is no reason Mizzou can't go between the lines and beat Texas. We just need to be a better football team. I can't wait for the fall though that is for sure.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by frazod

Oh, little Zackipoo, I must have hurt your widdle feewings, cause aren't you the ****ing baby who always cries about everybody being soooooooooooooo mean? Now its pussy and reerun and loser bombs? That's not very nice, Zackipoo. I think somebody needs a nap and a timeout.

I'm glad there are sheep like you out there who are happy over the hit we took. Recruiting will already suffer. We've got a ton of exposure - all bad. It would take competent leadership years to get over this disaster, and we don't have it.

And bolding, underlining and italicizing your whiny crap impressive or worth responding to. Perhaps you should try some more caps lock.

I'm going to grill burgers now. Maybe you should go bake yourself some quiche.

Recruits don't care if Mizzou makes 12 or 15 dollars. Recruits didn't give a shit about any of this. They care that Missouri is still a part of a big time conference...which they are. You are just reaching for straws.

And for alllllll the bitching you still couldn't come up with a single alternative that was based in reality. That must be pretty humbling, I mean making it THAT obvious that all you do is bitch without actually knowing the situation.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I don't think it's bitch status either. If you can compete with them in BBall then Mizzou can compete with them in any sport. Although I think it'll take a more of power running Mizzou team to do it. KSU always played a more physical game when they see the Orange.

I agree with this. Power running and a stout line, and we've particularly lacked the latter.

And my biggest gripe with Pinkel is his total unwillingness to go away from the spread in ANY situation, even if its the 1/2-yard line and goal to go.

Sometimes a cloud of dust isn't a bad thing on the football field.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I don't think it's bitch status either. If you can compete with them in BBall then Mizzou can compete with them in any sport. Although I think it'll take a more of power running Mizzou team to do it. KSU always played a more physical game when they see the Orange.

Something KSU has this year, and is traditionally known for under Snyder. 4 out of 5 offensive linemen and D-Train returns.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

Recruits don't care if Mizzou makes 12 or 15 dollars. Recruits didn't give a shit about any of this. They care that Missouri is still a part of a big time conference...which they are. You are just reaching for straws.

And for alllllll the bitching you still couldn't come up with a single alternative that was based in reality. That must be pretty humbling, I mean making it THAT obvious that all you do is bitch without actually knowing the situation.

That's because there's nothing to argue, you ****ing dildo. It's over - the damage is done. There are no alternatives. Just suck and more suck. We're just reeling in the aftermath now. If Texas had bailed, another major conference would probably have picked us up. You don't know how it would have played out anymore than I do. Or does taking pictures of clouds somehow qualify you as an expert in college football conferences? Give me a ****ing break.

The vast majority of us are pissed - clowns like you think it's great that they're still chained to Texas. It's not like I'm the only one who feels this way, but for some reason I'm the only one you aim your bipolar bullshit at. I'm sorry I offended you in a delicate spot, Zackipoo. If I send you some chocolates and a roll of film will that make it all better?