Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 90

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

**DeezNutz** · 06-06-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Also, I hate to break this to you. But Kansas does technically share the Big 12 North division title with Missouri in 2007. This wasn't Kansas' decision but the Big 12 gave them a trophy anyway.

Wow, just wow.

Did losing that final game kind of lessen that "trophy" for you?

Bambi · 06-06-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

All the speculation is really funny, and how people have run with it and realigned the whole nation before even one domino falls. Yeah, of course I'd rather see the Big 12 stay together than see KU end up in the MWC or CUSA, but until the B12 actually dissolves and KU is looking for a conference, I don't think I'll worry about it.

Hell, they could end up in the SEC.

(that last sentence was sarcasm, resident SEC guy)

At this point the way the MU people have been talking if they DON'T get invited it will be the all time low point in the school's history.

And there sure have been a lot of low points.

vailpass · 06-06-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

All the speculation is really funny, and how people have run with it and realigned the whole nation before even one domino falls. Yeah, of course I'd rather see the Big 12 stay together than see KU end up in the MWC or CUSA, but until the B12 actually dissolves and KU is looking for a conference, I don't think I'll worry about it.

Hell, they could end up in the SEC.

(that last sentence was sarcasm, resident SEC guy)

Completely agree, not a single team has jumped ship yet and people are reacting to imagined scenarios. Nothing is sure until it is in writing.

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-06-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

If Boise State joins plus KU Kstate and Iowa State join the MWC they should turn into an automatic bid conference.

Adding 3 teams that never contend for their current conference's championship and a 4th that has had success against weak competition warrants a BCS auto-bid?

**Bearcat** · 06-06-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Interesting, but sounds very conflicting to me:

BCS executive director Bill Hancock was hesitant Wednesday to say the MWC, which has placed Utah and TCU in the Bowl Championship Series the last two seasons, was on course to become the seventh automatic qualifying conference.

But he did tell the conference commissioners and athletic directors gathered here this week for meetings that they should be aware of the strides the Mountain West has made toward earning an automatic bid.

The second article is much more clear about it.

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-06-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Hell, they could end up in the SEC.

(that last sentence was sarcasm, resident SEC guy)

Bambi · 06-06-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Wow, just wow.

Did losing that final game kind of lessen that "trophy" for you?

Yes it did. But we still have it.

You don't have a Big 12 Championship.

In the history books we're the same.

That must really burn.

Al Bundy · 06-06-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

For what reason? Sympathy? Charity? Pity?

Nope because both KU and Boise State have won BCS bowl games (multiple for Boise State).

Al Bundy · 06-06-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Adding 3 teams that never contend for their current conference's championship and a 4th that has had success against weak competition warrants a BCS auto-bid?

Kstate has been in the conference championship twice and Boise State won 2 BCS bowl games.... easy enough for you?

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-06-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

Nope because both KU and Boise State have won BCS bowl games (multiple for Boise State).

So? All that means is that teams can win BCS bowl games without being in a BCS conference. It doesn't mean any conference that contains 2 teams who have won a BCS game should get an auto-bid.

Bambi · 06-06-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Adding 3 teams that never contend for their current conference's championship and a 4th that has had success against weak competition warrants a BCS auto-bid?

TCU has played in a BCS game.

Kansas has won a BCS game.

Utah has won a BCS game.

Boise St. has won multiple BCS games.

You really need to work on your arguing points.

just sayin

kstater · 06-06-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Adding 3 teams that never contend for their current conference's championship and a 4th that has had success against weak competition warrants a BCS auto-bid?

I've got a Big 12 champion t-shirt that says otherwise.

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-06-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

Kstate has been in the conference championship twice and Boise State won 2 BCS bowl games.... easy enough for you?

The last time being 7 years ago.

So what if BSU has won BCS games? Doesn't mean their conference deserves an auto-bid.

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-06-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

I've got a Big 12 champion t-shirt that says otherwise.

Should have prefaced my statement. KSU hasn't contended in 7 years.

Al Bundy · 06-06-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

So? All that means is that teams can win BCS bowl games without being in a BCS conference. It doesn't mean any conference that contains 2 teams who have won a BCS game should get an auto-bid.

Multiple wins.... I don't really care to be honest with you because I dont care about any of the teams....

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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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