Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 191

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

kepp · 06-09-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WildTurkey

Personally I think it is a bluff, but I've been wrong many many times before

I've had that feeling since the story came out too. The timing is a little too coincidental.

healthpellets · 06-09-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

LOL KK is saying this isn't osbornes decision.

well technically, he's correct is he not?

Stewie · 06-09-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

KK - best thing for KSU is for the lawmakers in Kansas to force KSU and KU together.

ok ... yea, this is the best for KSU but it screws KU and he can **** off and die in a fire.

Yeah, I've never understood the "keep the two together." My understanding is there's nothing about keeping them together, but if there's a chance they will split the Board of Regents will have a say. Who knows what that means?

Pants · 06-09-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by healthpellets

well technically, he's correct is he not?

I read an article that claimed BigO decided to stay in the B12 after all, but it was out of his hands at that point in time as the decision has been made by people above him.

Tiger's Fan · 06-09-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Arrogant people suck.

Let me help you with a little thing called perspective.

I was refering to a guy who is certain that he has more prowess at football talent evaluation than people who are actually paid to perform the service.

Again, I said a guy who watches reruns of games on NFLN or tivo thinks he knows more about pro athletes, and the evaluation of them than guys who have been in the industry all of their lives, who live and breathe the game, and who, after years of working their way up the ranks of coaching, finally get a break, and make it to the big leagues.

This is also the same guy who, after professing his opinion is "unbiased" on the subject of MCBB, proceeds to attempt the tearing down of one of the most prestigeous programs in the history of the sport. All the while, fluffing an MU program that has done nothing of consequence in ANY field of sporting endevor, and out of the other side of his face claiming not to have an emotional affiliation with said program.

It's only my opinion, but I think I'm better than a person under that sort of delusion. Please feel free to change my mind if you think you're capable.

**luv** · 06-09-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

then why are you an MU fan?

Nothing to do with fandom. I can't stand people who say they are better than others, period. Yes, we can argue which school is better, etc, but to say one person is better than another....

Titty Meat · 06-09-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by healthpellets

well technically, he's correct is he not?

He owns the state.

Titty Meat · 06-09-2010, 02:09 PM

Board of Regents informally agree to go to the Big Ten

WildTurkey · 06-09-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

I read an article that claimed BigO decided to stay in the B12 after all, but it was out of his hands at that point in time as the decision has been made by people above him.

I read the same article, said that TO was getting cold feet, so his superiors made the choice for him

Stewie · 06-09-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Nothing to do with fandom. I can stand people who say they are better than others, period. Yes, we can argue which school is better, etc, but to say one person is better than another....

I think you forgot an 't in there somewhere.

Mr. Laz · 06-09-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

Yeah, I've never understood the "keep the two together." My understanding is there's nothing about keeping them together, but if there's a chance they will split the Board of Regents will have a say. Who knows what that means?

My biggest fear is the Kansas Board of Regents screwing KU up the ass with their gavel.

if the Big 12 implodes then KU should go to the ACC/Big East and KSU should go take Boise St place in the MWC.

Pants · 06-09-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

Yeah, I've never understood the "keep the two together." My understanding is there's nothing about keeping them together, but if there's a chance they will split the Board of Regents will have a say. Who knows what that means?

Yeah, the board has already claimed that they would like to keep the two schools together ideally, but they were not going to force anything. In other words, it's every man for himself as far they're concerned.

WildTurkey · 06-09-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

My biggest fear is the Kansas Board of Regents screwing KU up the ass with their gavel.

if the Big 12 implodes then KU should go to the ACC/Big East and KSU should go take Boise St place in the MWC.

I think that would be the best scenario if big12 sinks for both schools IMO

Mr. Plow · 06-09-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

My biggest fear is the Kansas Board of Regents screwing KU up the ass with their gavel.

if the Big 12 implodes then KU should go to the ACC/Big East and KSU should go take Boise St place in the MWC.

Honestly, it should be a matter of if only one team (either one) can get into a BCS conference, they should allow it even without the other.

**RockChalk** · 06-09-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

He owns the state.

Not even close to an overstatement there. Attended a friend's wedding in Columbus last year. Even the women talk about TO (this is what they all called him) like he's the second coming of Jesus.

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