Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 566

Mr. Laz · 02:57 PM

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

**DeezNutz** · 09-05-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

Yeah, I saw people freakin' out about that. You know what it looked like to me? Like someone who just walked up or down a flight of stairs and is trying to catch his breath while answering a question. Only an idiot would draw a conclusion one way or the other based on that.

No, if he's that out of sorts from "walking up a flight of stairs," he's a ****ing moron for opening his mouth. Analyzing what an AD of a major university willingly said is typical. He always has the option to tell reporters "no" or that he "needs a few moments."

That was an embarrassing display.

Mosbonian · 09-05-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/colle...ce=Post10Alpha

Big East could add Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri

Missouri has dearly wanted an invite to the Big Ten, but one doesn't seem forthcoming.

The SEC might be interested in Missouri, which borders Arkansas, but sources told The Post Missouri sees a better cultural fit with the Big East than the SEC.
In order for the Big East to add a member, a three-quarters vote is needed.
TCU, which joins the league next season, does not have a vote.

That means 12 of 16 schools would have to approve the additions of Missouri, Kansas and Kansas State.

Read: The Academics block doesn't want to be seen as "dumbing down" by joining the SEC. Which means they didn't look at the debacle and learn that the Big 10 knows they have MU where they want them...twisting in the wind.

This has all the trappings of being a cluster for MU.

LiveSteam · 09-05-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

ku fans, have you seen this video of this 14 year old yet? Seems like he doesn't have a clue as to what is going on.

http://www2.kusports.com/videos/2011/sep/03/34966/

eazyb81 · 09-05-2011, 04:13 PM

Good rumor circulating tonight for ku fans wanting the PAC conference....

Apparently a very well-respected OU insider is saying the PAC-12 is completely balking at bringing in Texas Tech, while UT does not want to give up the LHN. Supposedly the PAC would prefer to bring in Mizzou and KU, along with OU and OSU.

**DeezNutz** · 09-05-2011, 04:16 PM

Texas Tech is a sack, but it's on par with OSU.

Mosbonian · 09-05-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Good rumor circulating tonight for ku fans wanting the PAC conference....

Apparently a very well-respected OU insider is saying the PAC-12 is completely balking at bringing in Texas Tech, while UT does not want to give up the LHN. Supposedly the PAC would prefer to bring in Mizzou and KU, along with OU and OSU.

This would completely upset the whole apple cart....but man the travel logistics would be a PITA.

The Eastern Division would have to look like:

Colorado
Kansas
Mizzou
OU
OSU
AZ State
AZ
Utah

The Western Division would have to look like:

Washington
Washington State
Oregon
Oregon State
Stanford
Cal
USC
UCLA

Mr. Plow · 09-05-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Good rumor circulating tonight for ku fans wanting the PAC conference....

Apparently a very well-respected OU insider is saying the PAC-12 is completely balking at bringing in Texas Tech, while UT does not want to give up the LHN. Supposedly the PAC would prefer to bring in Mizzou and KU, along with OU and OSU.

Maybe I'm just being stupid, but I'd much rather us head to the Big East than Pac 12 given the choice. Don't get me wrong, I'll take any BCS conference at this point....but I'd rather not go west.

eazyb81 · 09-05-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosbonian

This would completely upset the whole apple cart....but man the travel logistics would be a PITA.

It wouldn't be quite as crazy as it seems due to East/West divisions or even four team pods.

Mosbonian · 09-05-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

It wouldn't be quite as crazy as it seems due to East/West divisions or even four team pods.

See my posted edited above....

Would be a pain to schedule since you would have to play everyone in your division....and then 4 games from the other division. That leaves you no chance to pick cupcake games like all teams do. Unless you don't play any time from the other division.

Mr. Plow · 09-05-2011, 05:32 PM

THE DEAL IS DONE!!1!1!!11!

ChiefsInsider Warpaint Illustrated
Big XII Rumblings: Hearing #TCUcould replace A&M and if the league goes back to an even dozen conference looking @ #Boise State & #BYU.

Crush · 09-05-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

THE DEAL IS DONE!!1!1!!11!

ChiefsInsider Warpaint Illustrated
Big XII Rumblings: Hearing #TCUcould replace A&M and if the league goes back to an even dozen conference looking @ #Boise State & #BYU.

HOLY MOLY. This fits in perfectly with my friend who said that he saw TCU Athletic Director Chris Del Conte at Best Buy and he winked at him. A sign of things to come.

Crush · 09-05-2011, 05:43 PM

Seriously though, I am tired of the entire of state of Texas. The whole state can go **** itself.

ThatRaceCardGuy · 09-05-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Crush

Seriously though, I am tired of the entire of state of Texas. The whole state can go **** itself.

This! ..I would rather have KU go to the PAC 10 or Big East then stick around and be Texas`s bitch...

Crush · 09-05-2011, 05:59 PM

Apparently, ESPN Radio is saying that Texas turned down the Pac-12 and is in discussions with the ACC. Rumormania is running wild, brother.

**KcMizzou** · 09-05-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Crush

Apparently, ESPN Radio is saying that Texas turned down the Pac-12 and is in discussions with the ACC. Rumormania is running wild, brother.

The ACC? WTF?

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment 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 Last edited by Mr. Laz; 06-10-2010 at 02:57 PM..
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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $9984900	Good rumor circulating tonight for ku fans wanting the PAC conference.... Apparently a very well-respected OU insider is saying the PAC-12 is completely balking at bringing in Texas Tech, while UT does not want to give up the LHN. Supposedly the PAC would prefer to bring in Mizzou and KU, along with OU and OSU.
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Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $-1342609	THE DEAL IS DONE!!1!1!!11! ChiefsInsider Warpaint Illustrated Big XII Rumblings: Hearing #TCUcould replace A&M and if the league goes back to an even dozen conference looking @ #Boise State & #BYU.
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