Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 75

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

DJay23 · 06-05-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

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

Yes

Jerm · 06-05-2010, 07:38 AM

What a shitfest of an article.

Yeah the Big XII will suddenly cease to exist and OU and UT won't give a shit anymore if Nebraska leave.

People may not be clamoring to see what Mizzou does but no on is exactly on pins and needles to see what the hell Nebraska is going to do.

They're both much more attractive as a package deal IMO.

**ChiTown** · 06-05-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

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

JFC

Douche.

The truth of the matter is that he is right. This is about Nebraska. If that domino falls, there will be more domino's taken with it. If just MU leaves, Well, Bye.

nychief · 06-05-2010, 07:56 AM

pure speculation by ****ing blogger. sometimes I hate the internet. you know what's not journalism? The term "I bet."

**notorious** · 06-05-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

The truth of the matter is that he is right. This is about Nebraska. If that domino falls, there will be more domino's taken with it. If just MU leaves, Well, Bye.

Although I am not a Mizzou fan, that line is farely harsh, even if it's true.

I like the Big 12 as it is. If a couple of rogue schools want to leave it, **** THEM.

**Bugeater** · 06-05-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Although I am not a Mizzou fan, that line is farely harsh, even if it's true.

I like the Big 12 as it is. If a couple of rogue schools want to leave it, **** THEM.

Dude, we're not talking about 'a couple of rogue schools' here, we're talking about THE two football powers in the north division.

DJ's left nut · 06-05-2010, 09:41 AM

2 points:

A) Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the Union and there's not a single state ahead of them that has only 1 major university. Better still, MU is smack in the middle of 2 major sports cities (and 2 NFL football teams). Does MU have a long history of sustained success? Nope, they don't. But there's nobody in the country that doesn't use the term 'underachiever' to describe MU thus far. For decades you've heard people wondering why MU hasn't become a more viable national player. From what I can tell, it's been a matter of the AD just not committing to being a sports power. That attitude has changed over the last decade or so and with Big 10 money, it could change even more. There's a LOT to like about MU going forward and I think that's what has attracted the Big 10.

B) The Big 12 folks seem to think that MU gives a rip what the Big 12 thinks about their departure. We don't. If the Big 12 doesn't care that MU leaves, who gives a shit? MU is still upgrading. MU is still going to bring in a lot more money and go to a far more prestigous conference. Folks keep acting like MU is trying to leverage the Big 12 into a better deal - they're not. MU's gone as soon as they get an offer, period. What the Big 12 thinks about MU's leaving is completely irrelevant. Y'all sound like a jaded girlfriend.

**Saul Good** · 06-05-2010, 11:24 AM

It's all about Nebraska. The only thing that Missouri has going for them is better academics, better athletics, and 10x the population base.

vailpass · 06-05-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

What a shitfest of an article.

Yeah the Big XII will suddenly cease to exist and OU and UT won't give a shit anymore if Nebraska leave.

People may not be clamoring to see what Mizzou does but no on is exactly on pins and needles to see what the hell Nebraska is going to do.

They're both much more attractive as a package deal IMO.

The BigXII may very well cease to exist.

The official moves have yet to be made, but the Pac-10 is remaining open minded in their approach to expansion. One option still being considered: A full merger between the Big 12 and Pac-10 that would blow yesterday's news away but still raise plenty of questions while making teams like Iowa State, Baylor and Kansas feel a little more secure.

"There is an enormous amount of speculation about conference expansion right now and I think with the Pac-10 that anything is possible, all the way from remaining with the status quo, where we are today, to a full merger with the Big 12 and anything in between,'' Washington athletic director Scott Woodward told the Seattle Times on Thursday. "All possibilities are viable and open for discussion.''

A reminder: None of this would be anything the Big 12 brass are discussing -- or possibly even aware of -- this week in Kansas City, but the Pac-10 is making it clear they won't be happy with handing over the first move of conference realignment to the Big Ten.

And after yesterday's talk -- or lack thereof -- it's hard to be surprised by anything in relation to the Big 12's future.

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/po...merger-in-play

Titty Meat · 06-05-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

It's all about Nebraska. The only thing that Missouri has going for them is better academics, better athletics, and 10x the population base.

Better athletics? Thats not exactly true.

vailpass · 06-05-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

It's all about Nebraska. The only thing that Missouri has going for them is better academics, better athletics, and 10x the population base.

Nebraska football carries 10x the cache MU football does on a national basis, that counts.

Pablo · 06-05-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Nebraska football carries 10x the cache MU football does on a national basis, that counts.

As much as I dislike nub football and their douche fans, this is true.

**Bugeater** · 06-05-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saul Good

It's all about Nebraska. The only thing that Missouri has going for them is better academics, better athletics, and 10x the population base.

JFC

I am not comparing the two universities as that is an exercise in futility. My point all along is that the Big XII isn't going to have a problem unless both teams leave. Why is that so damn hard to understand?

Pants · 06-05-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

JFC

I am not comparing the two universities as that is an exercise in futility. My point all along is that the Big XII isn't going to have a problem unless both teams leave. Why is that so damn hard to understand?

Dude, Saul Good is reeruned. I wouldn't take anything he says seriously. Nebraska football carries 10x more weight than everything MU has to offer.

**Bugeater** · 06-05-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Dude, Saul Good is reeruned. I wouldn't take anything he says seriously. Nebraska football carries 10x more weight than everything MU has to offer.

Not true, they both have a lot to offer. I am just baffled as to where some of these comments are coming from. I don't get how me saying that Nebraska is the key to whether the Big XII survives or not equates to me saying Nebraska is superior to Mizzou or that Mizzou should care what the rest of the Big XII thinks.

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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, 07:38 AM	#1112
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $4458996	What a shitfest of an article. Yeah the Big XII will suddenly cease to exist and OU and UT won't give a shit anymore if Nebraska leave. People may not be clamoring to see what Mizzou does but no on is exactly on pins and needles to see what the hell Nebraska is going to do. They're both much more attractive as a package deal IMO.
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DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $-630901	2 points: A) Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the Union and there's not a single state ahead of them that has only 1 major university. Better still, MU is smack in the middle of 2 major sports cities (and 2 NFL football teams). Does MU have a long history of sustained success? Nope, they don't. But there's nobody in the country that doesn't use the term 'underachiever' to describe MU thus far. For decades you've heard people wondering why MU hasn't become a more viable national player. From what I can tell, it's been a matter of the AD just not committing to being a sports power. That attitude has changed over the last decade or so and with Big 10 money, it could change even more. There's a LOT to like about MU going forward and I think that's what has attracted the Big 10. B) The Big 12 folks seem to think that MU gives a rip what the Big 12 thinks about their departure. We don't. If the Big 12 doesn't care that MU leaves, who gives a shit? MU is still upgrading. MU is still going to bring in a lot more money and go to a far more prestigous conference. Folks keep acting like MU is trying to leverage the Big 12 into a better deal - they're not. MU's gone as soon as they get an offer, period. What the Big 12 thinks about MU's leaving is completely irrelevant. Y'all sound like a jaded girlfriend. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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06-05-2010, 11:24 AM	#1118
Saul Good Quit your bullshit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bored of winning Casino cash: $10052799	It's all about Nebraska. The only thing that Missouri has going for them is better academics, better athletics, and 10x the population base. __________________ Today is not a good day to be a pussy.
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