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

[Mosbonian]

Originally Posted by Stewie

I think so. The million$ KU b-ball brings in is significant. It's the same with NC, KY, Duke. Not a big football presence but huge money in b-ball. That won't be ignored.

Kentucky hates KU with the same sense that MU hates them. I could see a pretty good fight being put up over accepting KU into the SEC.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

So basically you are using a somewhat invalid argument to say that KU would be more attractive than MU?

I could understand if you were saying that KU trumps K-State, ISU, Baylor, etc.....but MU offers more all around than KU.

Plus the Big 10 likes the MU academic status. In the case of the SEC, the academic status wouldn't really matter.

Plus...I can tell you that the SEC would have some members who are Basketball Powers who would want nothing to do with KU being in conference. (UK & FL)

This isn't about academics. Both MU and KU are AAU members. That's a moot point. When someone is really sick in the KC area where do they send them? KU Med, not some Missouri hospital.

I'm saying that the KU brand is much more valuable and recognized my university presidents.

[HolyHandgernade]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

Kentucky hates KU with the same sense that MU hates them. I could see a pretty good fight being put up over accepting KU into the SEC.

I know a message board is no way to gauge the actual intentions of an institution, but most KY fans actually want KU in. They want the profile of SEC basketball raised.

[Mosbonian]

Originally Posted by Stewie

This isn't about academics. Both MU and KU are AAU members. That's a moot point. When someone is really sick in the KC area where do they send them? KU Med, not some Missouri hospital.

I'm saying that the KU brand is much more valuable and recognized my university presidents.

I guess we will have to disagree here....and using KU Med as an example weakens your case.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

Kentucky hates KU with the same sense that MU hates them. I could see a pretty good fight being put up over accepting KU into the SEC.

Huh? My sis lives in Louisville. There's no animosity either way. Actually, it's respect.

[Mosbonian]

Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

I know a message board is no way to gauge the actual intentions of an institution, but most KY fans actually want KU in. They want the profile of SEC basketball raised.

Really....not what I get from people I talk to around here.

(please note I live in the heart of UK Wildcat country)

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

I guess we will have to disagree here....and using KU Med as an example weakens your case.

Really? Do you know what is going on at KU Med?

[HolyHandgernade]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

Nice reach....

Its not a reach, its an example of the difference between "something generally good" and something "outstanding". It reminds me of this story this baseball scout told.

"I was scouting two pitchers for a club. One, I wrote down: good control, good speed. The other I wrote: wild, outstanding speed."

Guess which player the club took?

[Mosbonian]

Originally Posted by Stewie

Huh? My sis lives in Louisville. There's no animosity either way. Actually, it's respect.

I call Bull $hit on this...not that your sister lives in Louisville, but that there is no animosity.

Trust me....there is major animosity. They may respect each other's programs but there is no love lost on either side.

[Mosbonian]

Originally Posted by Stewie

Really? Do you know what is going on at KU Med?

Nope...probably not since I have may friends who work there.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Stewie

There's no animosity either way. Actually, it's respect.

I highly doubt this.

[eazyb81]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

See...I can agree with this. Given the correct setup Basketball would be a large revenue generator and could set up the formation of a basketball superconference.

I think this exactly what will happen.

Ku, KSU, and ISU will head to the Big East to form a basketball superconference, helping to counter the football superconferences forming and still keep BCS AQ status in football.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

I call Bull $hit on this...not that your sister lives in Louisville, but that there is no animosity.

Trust me....there is major animosity. They may respect each other's programs but there is no love lost on either side.

Apparently Kentucky puts more weight into this "rivalry." Visiting Kentucky I saw nothing to propogate anything. I guess it's one-sided. Kentucky hates KU, KU doesn't notice.

[Setsuna]

What's going on guys?

[kstater]

Originally Posted by Stewie

Really? Do you know what is going on at KU Med?

It's tied for 71st with Wayne St in the rankings?