Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 32

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

vailpass · 05-03-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Oh, its correct. About MO, KS and IA.

That's too bad. My time in Iowa is spent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Des Moines. I'm guessing the meth activity occurs in the more rural, less populated areas?

Pants · 05-03-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

Hey now, I very much enjoy the trip down 1-70 between KC and CoMo.

It's like Trucker Heaven on earth.

vailpass · 05-03-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Or Vail's current AZ. Or just about any ****ing state. It is an epidemic.

Oh I'm sure they have meth labs out here; in the summer that crap probably cooks itself. But when the highways are full of vehicles importing cheap pot and cocaine from Mexico the competition is fierce.

**Reaper16** · 05-03-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

Although to argue anything other than the indisputable fact that MO is the meth capital of the US would be laughable.

It hasn't been for a long time. CA is probably the capital of meth, per capita. The whole game changed when the feds hammered down on psuedoephedrine. Suddenly, the crank and "Nazi Cold" meth that people could easily make themselves became endangered. The country is now relying mostly on cartel meth that comes in from Mexico. Weed is the cartel's largest focus, yes, but people really underestimate how much of the meth game is run out of Mexico these days.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-03-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

To each their own. I chose to live here because I like it. As I'm sure so do you. Western Kansas is boring like any other farmland but it serves an important purpose. Missouri, on the other hand, is busy being badass at every aspect of life.

Gr8/Thx!

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Originally Posted by frazod

No, because the play in Kansas City Missouri.

I've never been to a professional sporting event in Kansas. Have you? Oh wait, y'all have NASCAR!!!!!!!!! YEEEHAAAWWWW

Pants · 05-03-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

It hasn't been for a long time. CA is probably the capital of meth, per capita. The whole game changed when the feds hammered down on psuedoephedrine. Suddenly, the crank and "Nazi Cold" meth that people could easily make themselves became endangered. The country is now relying mostly on cartel meth that comes in from Mexico. Weed is the cartel's largest focus, yes, but people really underestimate how much of the meth game is run out of Mexico these days.

You seem to know quite a bit about meth activity patterns. Just saying, Reaper...

**Reaper16** · 05-03-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

That's too bad. My time in Iowa is spent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Des Moines. I'm guessing the meth activity occurs in the more rural, less populated areas?

You are correct. Meth is strongest in rural areas, and rural Iowa has historically had a big problem with it.

Pablo · 05-03-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

You seem to know quite a bit about meth activity patterns. Just saying, Reaper...

Pretty sure he's some sort of drug counselor...

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-03-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

It hasn't been for a long time. CA is probably the capital of meth, per capita. The whole game changed when the feds hammered down on psuedoephedrine. Suddenly, the crank and "Nazi Cold" meth that people could easily make themselves became endangered. The country is now relying mostly on cartel meth that comes in from Mexico. Weed is the cartel's largest focus, yes, but people really underestimate how much of the meth game is run out of Mexico these days.

Arizona is the Meth Capitol. They loves their "G"!

(They call it "G" because they are ghey and from Arizona)
(It's sad really...)

**Reaper16** · 05-03-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

You seem to know quite a bit about meth activity patterns. Just saying, Reaper...

I work in drug addiction treatment, so I am kept knowledgeable about what's going on in the streets.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-03-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

According to 810whb, the Big 10 initially showed "some" interest in KU but they said they won't go anywhere without KSU.

Kietzman takes the KU fans for ride. Again. The true part is both schools could very well be on the outside looking in if the conference realignment does start.

Personally, I think the Big 10 is forcing ND's hand. By threatening to tear up the Big East they leave ND no major conference alignment for basketball.

If they get ND football, they'll have nationwide footprint and revenue w/o the diminishing returns of having to invite four more teams.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-03-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I work in drug addiction treatment, so I am kept knowledgeable about what's going on in the streets.

Can you help Hootie?

Pants · 05-03-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I work in drug addiction treatment, so I am kept knowledgeable about what's going on in the streets.

Oh.

Well, kudos to you in that case.

Pants · 05-03-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Kietzman takes the KU fans for ride. Again. The true part is both schools could very well be on the outside looking in if the conference realignment does start.

Personally, I think the Big 10 is forcing ND's hand. By threatening to tear up the Big East they leave ND no major conference alignment for basketball.

If they get ND football, they'll have nationwide footprint and revenue w/o the diminishing returns of having to invite four more teams.

What did KK say this time?

**Reaper16** · 05-03-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by YOUCANTKILLROR

Can you help Hootie?

No one can.

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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