Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 74

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

ChiefsCountry · 06-04-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

and some people wonder why MUrons are so ****ing irritating

You didn't see your KU fan post in the other thread did you?

**alanm** · 06-05-2010, 12:06 AM

Is Nebraska on the clock?

Berry Tramel: Nebraska is the most important cog in all of this conference realignment talk. If Nebraska bolts for the Big Ten, all bets are off.

BY BERRY TRAMEL Oklahoman

33 Published: June 4, 2010

DeLoss Dodds stood in a Kansas City hotel hallway this week and told the truth about conference realignment as only a straight-talking Texan can tell it.
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"We didn't start this," said the Texas athletic director. "But if we need to finish it, we'll finish it."
I think Texas is ready to finish it, and here's how.
Nebraska has a deadline.
When Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe emerged from a presidents meeting Friday and talked about a "process" by which the league will decide how to sort the dalliances of some schools with the Big Ten, what he meant was, Nebraska has been called out.
I don't know for sure. I wasn't in the room. But I've talked to people who know what they're talking about. And this is about Nebraska.
This isn't about Missouri. Nobody cares about Missouri. Stay, go, drop football, get mad all over again that the Insight Bowl invited Iowa State. Doesn't matter.
If only Missouri leaves the Big 12, the league is fine. Heck, the league thrives. TV revenues wouldn't go down, plus there's one less mouth to feed. Heck, the NCAA might even give the Big 12 a waiver and let it keep the football championship game.
This is about Nebraska. Everybody cares about Nebraska. Nebraska helps make the league go. Without Nebraska, Texas' and Oklahoma's enthusiasm for the Big 12 wanes.
Which is why I believe Beebe gave Nebraska chancellor Harvey Perlman a deadline Friday. Stake your claim. Are you with the Big 12 or not? Are you staying or are you waffling?
I don't know if the deadline is next week or next year, though I've got to believe it's closer to the former.
But here's what's at stake. If Nebraska won't commit — and mere words won't do it; we're talking legally-binding document — then a big chunk of the Big 12 is out the door. Probably to the Pac-10, which apparently wants the Oklahoma schools, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Colorado.
"Finishing" it (Dodds' words) won't be easy. Leaving Kansas without an apparent landing place will cause political problems. Some think Congress might even stick its nose in the door.
But even if the road was cleared for the six to join the Pac-10, devilish details will emerge. Starting with, who's in charge of football officiating? I need not say more.
Football and basketball scheduling, leadership structure, bowl alliances. Those will be some long nights at the table.
I really believe the six would prefer to stick it out in this part of the country. I believe Dodds when he says Texas, which drives the boat, likes things just the way they are.
Wouldn't surprise me if all kinds of Oklahomans and Texans called Nebraskans, from football coaches to state politicians, saying don't turn your back on tradition and history and roots. Don't cash in the known and the revered for the unknown and riches.
But if Nebraska won't commit by the deadline, the Big 12 is finished.
Berry Tramel: 405-760-8080; Berry Tramel can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1.

Read more: http://www.newsok.com/is-nebraska-on...#ixzz0pxKxMii6

**Bugeater** · 06-05-2010, 12:18 AM

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This isn't about Missouri. Nobody cares about Missouri. Stay, go, drop football, get mad all over again that the Insight Bowl invited Iowa State. Doesn't matter.

**alanm** · 06-05-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Sounds like the Huskers are in the drivers seat.

**Bugeater** · 06-05-2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alanm

Sounds like the Huskers are in the drivers seat.

Don't let the Mizzou fans hear you say that.

**KcMizzou** · 06-05-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Don't let the Mizzou fans hear you say that.

Why not? If there's a Mizzou fan worried about where Nebraska lands, I haven't heard from them yet.

**KcMizzou** · 06-05-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by alanm

Sounds like the Huskers are in the drivers seat.

Of course... This is clearly all about tradition.

**Bugeater** · 06-05-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Why not? If there's a Mizzou fan worried about where Nebraska lands, I haven't heard from them yet.

That's not what I was getting at, that was directed to the Mizzou fans who think the future of college football hinges on whether or not they leave the Big XII.

**KcMizzou** · 06-05-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Don't let the Mizzou fans hear you say that.

Bug, you've gone from, "Holy shit this sucks, we're ****ed." To.. "Yay!! Us too!!! Thank God." and then on to "Nebraska is the key to all of this." in a very short time.

A couple weeks ago you were sweating things like a beaker, and now you're the cock of the walk.

**Bugeater** · 06-05-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Of course... This is clearly all about tradition.

It sure as hell has to do with more than what has gone on the last few years. KU and MU fans are a lot alike in their thinking that somehow the torch has passed because they've had a few decent years recently.

**Bugeater** · 06-05-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Bug, you've gone from, "Holy shit this sucks, we're ****ed." To.. "Yay!! Us too!!! Thank God." and then on to "Nebraska is the key to all of this." in a very short time.

A couple weeks ago you were sweating things like a beaker, and now you're the cock of the walk.

Eh, you're exaggerating things just a bit. I've been fairly quiet throughout this whole thing. And I haven't really changed my opinion, I still don't like the idea of MU leaving and NU staying. That would severely hurt the North Division, but in reality that would make the road to a Nat'l title easier for NU, we'd have a meat grinder of a schedule in the Big 10.

Oh, and BTW, I made a comment about NU being a key in this two weeks ago, post #943.

**007** · 06-05-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Bug, you've gone from, "Holy shit this sucks, we're ****ed." To.. "Yay!! Us too!!! Thank God." and then on to "Nebraska is the key to all of this." in a very short time.

A couple weeks ago you were sweating things like a beaker, and now you're the cock of the walk.

It does suck. I hope it is all a bunch of bullshit. I like our conference.

**Saulbadguy** · 06-05-2010, 07:16 AM

I for one would not be surprised if Nebraska and Missouri were just being used for leverage against Notre Dame.

The longer this drags out, the more I feel like the Big XII will stick together.

eazyb81 · 06-05-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alanm

Sounds like the Huskers are in the drivers seat.

Sounds like it.....if you only listen to Berry Tramel, whoever the fuck he is.

**notorious** · 06-05-2010, 07:29 AM

"This isn't about Missouri. Nobody cares about Missouri."

JFC

Douche.

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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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06-05-2010, 12:06 AM	#1097
alanm Feeling Victorian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Nebraska/Wyoming/Colorado Casino cash: $-113564	Is Nebraska on the clock? Berry Tramel: Nebraska is the most important cog in all of this conference realignment talk. If Nebraska bolts for the Big Ten, all bets are off. BY BERRY TRAMEL Oklahoman 33 Published: June 4, 2010 DeLoss Dodds stood in a Kansas City hotel hallway this week and told the truth about conference realignment as only a straight-talking Texan can tell it. Multimedia Photoview all photos "We didn't start this," said the Texas athletic director. "But if we need to finish it, we'll finish it." I think Texas is ready to finish it, and here's how. Nebraska has a deadline. When Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe emerged from a presidents meeting Friday and talked about a "process" by which the league will decide how to sort the dalliances of some schools with the Big Ten, what he meant was, Nebraska has been called out. I don't know for sure. I wasn't in the room. But I've talked to people who know what they're talking about. And this is about Nebraska. This isn't about Missouri. Nobody cares about Missouri. Stay, go, drop football, get mad all over again that the Insight Bowl invited Iowa State. Doesn't matter. If only Missouri leaves the Big 12, the league is fine. Heck, the league thrives. TV revenues wouldn't go down, plus there's one less mouth to feed. Heck, the NCAA might even give the Big 12 a waiver and let it keep the football championship game. This is about Nebraska. Everybody cares about Nebraska. Nebraska helps make the league go. Without Nebraska, Texas' and Oklahoma's enthusiasm for the Big 12 wanes. Which is why I believe Beebe gave Nebraska chancellor Harvey Perlman a deadline Friday. Stake your claim. Are you with the Big 12 or not? Are you staying or are you waffling? I don't know if the deadline is next week or next year, though I've got to believe it's closer to the former. But here's what's at stake. If Nebraska won't commit — and mere words won't do it; we're talking legally-binding document — then a big chunk of the Big 12 is out the door. Probably to the Pac-10, which apparently wants the Oklahoma schools, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Colorado. "Finishing" it (Dodds' words) won't be easy. Leaving Kansas without an apparent landing place will cause political problems. Some think Congress might even stick its nose in the door. But even if the road was cleared for the six to join the Pac-10, devilish details will emerge. Starting with, who's in charge of football officiating? I need not say more. Football and basketball scheduling, leadership structure, bowl alliances. Those will be some long nights at the table. I really believe the six would prefer to stick it out in this part of the country. I believe Dodds when he says Texas, which drives the boat, likes things just the way they are. Wouldn't surprise me if all kinds of Oklahomans and Texans called Nebraskans, from football coaches to state politicians, saying don't turn your back on tradition and history and roots. Don't cash in the known and the revered for the unknown and riches. But if Nebraska won't commit by the deadline, the Big 12 is finished. Berry Tramel: 405-760-8080; Berry Tramel can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1. Read more: http://www.newsok.com/is-nebraska-on...#ixzz0pxKxMii6 __________________ It bears repeating, ** Herm, Pioli, Haley, and Crennel for ing up my franchise for a goddamn decade. Buehler 445**
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06-05-2010, 07:16 AM	#1108
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	I for one would not be surprised if Nebraska and Missouri were just being used for leverage against Notre Dame. The longer this drags out, the more I feel like the Big XII will stick together.
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06-05-2010, 07:29 AM	#1110
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