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

[Coogs]

They should just take the Big 11 and add ISU, Nebraska, KU, KSU, and Missouri.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Coogs

They should just take the Big 11 and add ISU, Nebraska, KU, KSU, and Missouri.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by vailpass

You a Colorado fan? I thought I had read the Buffs were going to head to the Pac 10?

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Coogs

They should just take the Big 11 and add ISU, Nebraska, KU, KSU, and Missouri.

Why?

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Coogs

You a Colorado fan? I thought I had read the Buffs were going to head to the Pac 10?

I'm a Hawkeye. Nebraska and Mizzou would be worthy additions to the Big10 IMHO but those other weak-sauce programs you mentioned are an insult.

edit* I apologize if that sounded disparaging, all are fine schools whose attributes make them better suited for conferences other than the Big10.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Why?

Well, for starters, if Colarado, Nebraska, and Mizzou all pull up stakes and move... Big 12 is sort of shot.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by vailpass

I'm a Hawkeye. Nebraska and Mizzou would be worthy additions to the Big10 IMHO but those other weak-sauce programs you mentioned are an insult.

edit* I apologize if that sounded disparaging, all are fine schools whose attributes make them better suited for conferences other than the Big10.

I see!

[|Zach|]

[kepp]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

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[ArrowheadHawk]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

Those uni's are horid.

[Reaper16]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

Those uni's are horid.

I know. The all-red upper just sticks out like a sore thumb against blue helmets and pants. The red should be an accent color, like on the uniform for Cobra Commander.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

Those uni's are horid.

Interesting take. They've were essentially universally loved by fans (and recruits) from across the country. The only people that really didn't like them were older Mizzou fans.

[Pitt Gorilla]

I think the gloves and shoes were the best parts, although the stealth helmet was nice as well.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Interesting take. They've were essentially universally loved by fans (and recruits) from across the country. The only people that really didn't like them were older Mizzou fans.

I personally prefer the Brad Smith-era uniforms, but I must say I liked the one shot KU beatdown uniforms better than the current ones.

[Pitt Gorilla]