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

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Memorial Stadium:

Lawlz.


On a serious note Wrangler Field isn't like a high school stadium is it?

[bango]

Originally Posted by billay

Way to change the subject.



Nebraska is building a new arena. Nice moves Ace.

Are they going to make it smaller?

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by bango

Are they going to make it smaller?

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Memorial Stadium:

That KU snuggie is this tits. Thanks for letting me know they existed!

[chiefsfan987]

Looks like Colorado is going to stay in the Big XII through 2012. I wonder how the schedules will look with 11 teams?

http://www.buffzone.com/ci_15879759

CU Buffs to remain in Big 12 two years, join Pac-12 in 2012
Colorado also schedules Sept. 24, 2011, game at Ohio State
By Kyle Ringo, Camera Sports Writer
Posted: 08/24/2010 01:52:18 PM MDT


CU's Brian Lockridge (20) eludes Eric Martin (46) during the Buffs' game against Nebraska last November at Folsom Field.
University of Colorado officials are planning to remain in the Big 12 Conference through the 2011-12 school year and join the Pac-12 Conference two years from now as originally announced in June.

"That is our plan and that is what we are working on," athletic director Mike Bohn told the Camera today.

It has been assumed all summer that Colorado would leave the Big 12 a year early and join the Pac-12 in 2011 at the same time Utah is slated to begin competing in the league and coinciding with Nebraska's departure to the Big Ten Conference.

However, CU and Big 12 officials appear to be having trouble reaching an agreement on the financial terms of the school's exit from the league under that scenario. So Colorado officials appear to be content to remain in the Big 12 an extra year. CU Chancellor Phil DiStefano is handling the negotiations with the Big 12.

CU gave the Big 12 two years' notice of its intention to leave the league back in June, meeting the criteria spelled out in Big 12 bylaws. The Buffs would have to forfeit 50 percent of conference distributions for those two years.

Nebraska and Utah made their conference realignment announcements after CU, leading to speculation about speeding up the time line for the Buffs to move by a year. Big 12 bylaws require schools to forfeit 80 percent of conference distributions with just one year notice of an intention to leave.

Big 12 officials have publicly quoted the 80 percent as the total CU will owe almost from the beginning, despite the fact the Buffs gave two years' notice.

Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman has said he doesn't believe departing schools owe the Big 12 any money.

Big 12 spokesman Bob Burda was not immediately available for comment.

The Pac-12 has agreed to help CU with some of the cost to switch leagues, but millions can be saved by simply remaining in the Big 12 an extra year. Colorado officials have estimated they could forfeit between $9 and $14.5 million in conference distributions.

Bohn acknowledged the school is proceeding as if it will be in the Big 12 until 2012 during an interview regarding a nonconference game at Ohio State next season that has been finalized. The Camera was first to report a game against the Buckeyes was in the works.

The Buffs will earn $1.4 million from Ohio State to play in Ohio Stadium on Sept. 24 next season. CU will earn additional revenue for the contest under the Big 12 revenue distribution plan because ESPN already has committed to televise the game nationally.

Bohn said CU also is planning to play 13 regular season games in football in 2011, including a trip to Hawaii to start the season. The NCAA allows any team playing a nonconference game in Hawaii to schedule a 13th game in that season.

Colorado originally scheduled a home game against Fresno State for Sept. 24 next year, but that game has been rescheduled for Oct. 8. Bohn said there are some uncertainties about the 2011 schedule at this point because he is waiting for Big 12 officials to determine a conference schedule for an 11-team league.

"We're waiting for further direction from the Big 12 on how many games will be incorporated into the conference schedule for 2011," Bohn said.

It remains a possibility that a deal could be reached allowing CU to leave the Big 12 in 2011, but a large gap must be closed in the disagreement amount how much the Buffs will have to pay to do so.

[BWillie]

Any chance Colorado tries to change their mind only to be shunned by both Pac 10 and Big 12 and relegated to the MWC. That would be kinda funny.

[RustShack]

Just have BYU start conference play next year and keep it at 12. Then find another team to join after Colorado leaves.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by RustShack

Just have BYU start conference play next year and keep it at 12. Then find another team to join after Colorado leaves.

BYU and Notre Dame would be glorious. I can dream can't I.

[Spicy McHaggis]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

BYU and Notre Dame would be glorious. I can dream can't I.

An annual Catholic vs. Mormon showdown? Awesome.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

An annual Catholic vs. Mormon showdown? Awesome.

Child Molesters vs. Polygamists

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

Child Molesters vs. Polygamists

[HolyHandgernade]

I've heard there is a little buyer's remorse on CU's part and some backlash from UCLA affiliates petitioning not to ratify CU and Utah. I imagine if CU stays for an 11 team conference season, the Big XII will petition for another Championship game if it doesn't add another team. Adding BYU knowing CU is leaving puts a little pressure to find a suitable replacement right away. Further, the money projections were for a 10 team conference. I imagine those projections might go down a bit if we are at 11 or 12.

BYU and CU would allow the conference to claim the Denver and Salt Lake markets. It would be a serious blow to the PAC-10 if CU backed out, who would either have to find a replacement for CU or drop Utah since 11 teams doesn't get it its championship game. It was reported that CU was at the Big XII TV Network talks. If CU asked to be let back in, would you want them?

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

I've heard there is a little buyer's remorse on CU's part and some backlash from UCLA affiliates petitioning not to ratify CU and Utah. I imagine if CU stays for an 11 team conference season, the Big XII will petition for another Championship game if it doesn't add another team. Adding BYU knowing CU is leaving puts a little pressure to find a suitable replacement right away. Further, the money projections were for a 10 team conference. I imagine those projections might go down a bit if we are at 11 or 12.

BYU and CU would allow the conference to claim the Denver and Salt Lake markets. It would be a serious blow to the PAC-10 if CU backed out, who would either have to find a replacement for CU or drop Utah since 11 teams doesn't get it its championship game. It was reported that CU was at the Big XII TV Network talks. If CU asked to be let back in, would you want them?

I think if you're the Big 12 you try and go after Notre Dame one more time if they haven't already.

Kinda tough to leave CU out in the cold. They did win a freaking national title 20 years ago.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

Any chance Colorado tries to change their mind only to be shunned by both Pac 10 and Big 12 and relegated to the MWC. That would be kinda funny.

this

[HerculesRockefell]

Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

I've heard there is a little buyer's remorse on CU's part and some backlash from UCLA affiliates petitioning not to ratify CU and Utah. I imagine if CU stays for an 11 team conference season, the Big XII will petition for another Championship game if it doesn't add another team. Adding BYU knowing CU is leaving puts a little pressure to find a suitable replacement right away. Further, the money projections were for a 10 team conference. I imagine those projections might go down a bit if we are at 11 or 12.

BYU and CU would allow the conference to claim the Denver and Salt Lake markets. It would be a serious blow to the PAC-10 if CU backed out, who would either have to find a replacement for CU or drop Utah since 11 teams doesn't get it its championship game. It was reported that CU was at the Big XII TV Network talks. If CU asked to be let back in, would you want them?

CU had been in discussions with the PX since the beginning of the year to change conferences. They wanted to go and that hasn't changed. There isn't any buyer's remorse on their part.

And a former Chancellor of UCLA saying that the PX should not accept either CU or Utah isn't going to fly. Both those schools are getting in to the PX.