Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 137

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

chiefsnorth · 06-08-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

As a KU football season ticket holder I think it adds a lot of value but then again I'm a homer. But KU football has been on the rise and had the team not given up on Mangino last year they would have won a few more of those close games. I may be alone in this but I think Turner Gill is going to take this football team to new levels.

They did go from 7-1 to 4-4 to 1-7... not really normative of a program on the rise in football

Titty Meat · 06-08-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

You're an idiot.

Notice you can't answer the question.

**buddha** · 06-08-2010, 10:33 AM

AH...yes, KC counts as Missouri demographics. Sorry, that's just how it is. The great part of the Big 10 equation is that every cable system in Lawrence that carries the Big 10 Network will count as part of Missouri's contribution to the conference. The Tigers say, "Thanks!"

Titty Meat · 06-08-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by buddha

What kind of Nebraska fan would write that about one of their former great players? Really...that is lame beyond lame. Billay...are you 14 years old or something?

What? He was a great player shitty coach. So was Tommie Frazier.

ArrowheadHawk · 06-08-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefsnorth

They did go from 7-1 to 4-4 to 1-7... not really normative of a program on the rise in football

You do realize that the 4-4 and 1-7 were with the hardest schedule in the big 12 don't you? And they lost several close games with the north teams. But yeah if you just look at the record then it doesn't look good.

ArrowheadHawk · 06-08-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

Notice you can't answer the question.

What question?

**ChiTown** · 06-08-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

You do realize that the 4-4 and 1-7 were with the hardest schedule in the big 12 don't you? And they lost several close games with the north teams. But yeah if you just look at the record then it doesn't look good.

Titty Meat · 06-08-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

What question?

If Turner Gil is such a great coach why didn't Nebraska hire him? Why has all the good talent left the state of Kansas?

**buddha** · 06-08-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

What? He was a great player shitty coach. So was Tommie Frazier.

You say that because he made Buffalo into a credible football program and he did it from scratch? Like I said before, are you 14 years old...? Bring a few facts into your posts to support your positions.

Mr. Plow · 06-08-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

What question?

Don't ask....you had it right the first time. He's an idiot.

Titty Meat · 06-08-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by buddha

You say that because he made Buffalo into a credible football program and he did it from scratch? Like I said before, are you 14 years old...? Bring a few facts into your posts to support your positions.

Buffalo isn't a credible football program wtf are you talking about?

**buddha** · 06-08-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

If Turner Gil is such a great coach why didn't Nebraska hire him? Why has all the good talent left the state of Kansas?

You'd have to ask Dr. Tom. There were many great coaches that Nebraska didn't hire. I guess Osborn was looking for the slobbering, cromagnon type of head coach this time around.

**ChiTown** · 06-08-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

If Turner Gil is such a great coach why didn't Nebraska hire him? Why has all the good talent left the state of Kansas?

That's not a Turner Gill problem. KSU, even during their 10+ year run, wasn't getting all the in-state talent. That's just the way it is.

**buddha** · 06-08-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

Buffalo isn't a credible football program wtf are you talking about?

It is compared to what TG inherited when he got there. Have you even bothered to look yet? No? That's what we thought.

**Bugeater** · 06-08-2010, 10:38 AM

I would never go as far as saying Gill is a joke, but he's right in the fact that there's a reason NU didn't hire him, and that's because Tom Osborne is racist.

Just kidding, I have no idea what that reason may be. Although it will be a lot easier to root for him when he's not a conference rival.

(assuming the shift really happens)

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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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buddha You may think you know... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Casino cash: $10006184	AH...yes, KC counts as Missouri demographics. Sorry, that's just how it is. The great part of the Big 10 equation is that every cable system in Lawrence that carries the Big 10 Network will count as part of Missouri's contribution to the conference. The Tigers say, "Thanks!"
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06-08-2010, 10:38 AM	#2055
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $3992680	I would never go as far as saying Gill is a joke, but he's right in the fact that there's a reason NU didn't hire him, and that's because Tom Osborne is racist. Just kidding, I have no idea what that reason may be. Although it will be a lot easier to root for him when he's not a conference rival. (assuming the shift really happens)
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