Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 11

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.

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beer bacon · 04-30-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

The Gator Bowl? You're bent about the ****ing GATOR BOWL?

What bowl did Mizzou go to?

I don't know about Frazod, but I am upset that the Big 12 doesn't slot bowl games by conference record. The ****ing GATOR BOWL is an excellent example of a superior team getting screwed because our conference sucks.

Frazod · 04-30-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

If the Tigers join the Big 10, the local providers will all add it. Hell, I've got AT&T, and they already have the network.

I'm right smack in the middle of Big 10 hell here in the Chicago area. I already get the Big 10 channel. I'm an hour from Evanston and two hours from Champaign. This is so ****ing awesome for me on every level, I can't even believe that it looks like it's really going to happen.

Sure-Oz · 04-30-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I'm right smack in the middle of Big 10 hell here in the Chicago area. I already get the Big 10 channel. I'm an hour from Evanston and two hours from Champaign. This is so ****ing awesome for me on every level, I can't even believe that it looks like it's really going to happen.

I can't wait till the channel is added for me as well if this move is made.

Frazod · 04-30-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

And I'm not sure why bowl slotting really matters since that revenue is distributed equally.

Look at all the butt****ery we've been victims of over the years. The five down game. The kicked ball game. It takes years, but we finally get good, and then every year a less deserving team THAT WE ****ING BEAT gets a better bowl than us while Beebe does nothing but suck off Texas.

**Bugeater** · 04-30-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

I don't know about Frazod, but I am upset that the Big 12 doesn't slot bowl games by conference record. The ****ing GATOR BOWL is an excellent example of a superior team getting screwed because our conference sucks.

Well the post of yours I originally quoted made it sound like Nebraska was continually getting games they didn't deserve, and when I questioned that you guys named one. That's hardly a trend. And the reason NU got the bid is because their fans travel well, you guys don't really have anyone to blame but yourselves for that.

beer bacon · 04-30-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Well the post of yours I originally quoted made it sound like Nebraska was continually getting games they didn't deserve, and when I questioned that you guys named one. That's hardly a trend. And the reason NU got the bid is because their fans travel well, you guys don't really have anyone to blame but yourselves for that.

No, we can blame the conference. Our conference does not slow bowl games while other conferences do. I can post this another 30 times, but I don't think it would sink in.

**Bugeater** · 04-30-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Look at all the butt****ery we've been victims of over the years. The five down game. The kicked ball game. It takes years, but we finally get good, and then every year a less deserving team THAT WE ****ING BEAT gets a better bowl than us while Beebe does nothing but suck off Texas.

Hey I'm not saying you guys didn't get screwed, I'm just saying there isn't any pattern of NU benefiting. That's what Beer Bacon implied in the original post I responded to.

veist · 04-30-2010, 10:58 PM

Heh, is everyone ready for some serious conference musical chairs? Because if this actually goes down its going to be a feeding frenzy. For speculation purposes don't forget that the Pac-10 is only going to add pairs of school that are geographically close together. And they have to all approve adding a school so pretty much forget BYU. Also its not like the bowl slotting isn't screwed up in other conferences, ask Oregon State how they felt about going from playing Oregon for the Rose Bowl to playing in the Las Vegas Bowl.

beer bacon · 04-30-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Hey I'm not saying you guys didn't get screwed, I'm just saying there isn't any pattern of NU benefiting. That's what Beer Bacon implied in the original post I responded to.

You don't think the more prestigious programs in the conference benefit from the way the Big 12 allows bowl games to be doled out? Really?

Frazod · 04-30-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Hey I'm not saying you guys didn't get screwed, I'm just saying there isn't any pattern of NU benefiting. That's what Beer Bacon implied in the original post I responded to.

I don't blame Nebraska. I blame the cocksucking Texas sycophants that run this disgrace of a conference. And that's why we're leaving.

**Bugeater** · 04-30-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

No, we can blame the conference. Our conference does not slow bowl games while other conferences do. I can post this another 30 times, but I don't think it would sink in.

I really don't give a shit what other conferences do.

Mr. Laz · 04-30-2010, 11:02 PM

i hope every Big 12 team leaves and gets an upgrade conference and leaves Texas alone.

**Bugeater** · 04-30-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

You don't think the more prestigious programs in the conference benefit from the way the Big 12 allows bowl games to be doled out? Really?

I am saying there is NO ****ING PATTERN OF NEBRASKA BENEFITING. I can post this another 30 times, but I don't think it would sink in.

beer bacon · 04-30-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I really don't give a shit what other conferences do.

Then isn't the thread for you.

irishjayhawk · 04-30-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

And 5 times in the last decade.

I know it'll be anathema to say, but they've had more college BB success than KU the last decade.

Depends on how you define success. If it's only by tourney, undoubtedly - as far as repeat successes go (repeat FFs vs Championship & early exits). If it's not, KU has a clear edge.

04-30-2010, 08:41 PM
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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04-30-2010, 10:58 PM	#158
veist Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	Heh, is everyone ready for some serious conference musical chairs? Because if this actually goes down its going to be a feeding frenzy. For speculation purposes don't forget that the Pac-10 is only going to add pairs of school that are geographically close together. And they have to all approve adding a school so pretty much forget BYU. Also its not like the bowl slotting isn't screwed up in other conferences, ask Oregon State how they felt about going from playing Oregon for the Rose Bowl to playing in the Las Vegas Bowl.
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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	i hope every Big 12 team leaves and gets an upgrade conference and leaves Texas alone. __________________
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