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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

KChiefs1 · 06-09-2010, 07:34 PM

PeteThamelNYT: I talked to Bill Self today. He wasn't a happy guy. Looks bad for KU.

**Bugeater** · 06-09-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crush

With the 1st pick, the Big Ten selects... Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU.

MOTHER**** YOU BIG TEN!!!

teedubya · 06-09-2010, 07:35 PM

The presidents of the Mountain West Conference decided Monday not to expand the nine-team league at this time.

Commissioner Craig Thompson said the decision to hold off on expansion is tied to the shake-ups and shifting landscape in some of the nation's bigger conferences.

Officials from the Big Ten, Pac-10 and Big 12 are considering adding schools or reorganizing.

Thompson said the decision is not final, and that the board may reconsider once the dust settles in the other conferences.

"Due to the uncertainty in the intercollegiate landscape, the board did not make a decision to expand at the present time," Thompson said at the end of the board's annual meeting in Jackson, Wyo. "The Mountain West will continue to monitor developments ... and prepare for potential scenarios."

The Brian Kenny Show

Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson discusses his conference's decision not to extend an invite to Boise State and the rumors of realignment around the country.

More Podcasts »
Boise State officials and fans had hoped to join the Mountain West and leave the Western Athletic Conference, a league the Broncos have dominated for a decade in football.

But the University of Colorado is also on the conference's radar.

When asked if Colorado came up in talks Monday, Thompson said, "Yes," according to the Denver Post.

Colorado might be looking for a new conference if the Pac-10 and Big Ten raid the Big 12 in expanding their conferences. Colorado reportedly also has been mentioned in some Pac-10 expansion scenarios.

Moving to the Mountain West could have generated more revenue for the athletic department, increased athletic competition in football, basketball and other sports and given the Broncos a clearer path to college football's biggest stage, the Bowl Championship Series.

The Mountain West includes Brigham Young, Utah and TCU, which the Broncos beat in the Fiesta Bowl in January.

Boise State president Bob Kustra said the decision by Mountain West officials is understandable.

"The most appropriate action at this juncture is to wait and see how the variables unfold," Kustra said in a statement. "The opportunity has not been lost."

Boise State has until July 1 to notify the WAC of any intentions to leave the conference and begin playing elsewhere in 2011. Thompson said he intended to schedule a conference call with the nine Mountain West presidents before that deadline.

"I don't think the door is closed," he said. "The interest the board had in particular in Boise State coming into the meeting probably hasn't changed going out of the meeting."

WAC commissioner Karl Benson figured Boise State was bound to bolt for the Mountain West. So much so that as the board of directors and athletic directors assembled in Las Vegas for the conference's annual meeting this week, they discussed contingency plans.

The conference didn't want to be caught off guard.

"I think everyone was anticipating and expecting it," Benson said in a conference call Monday night. "All the signals out there were pointing in the direction that any invitation would come today. ... This is an unbelievably volatile period. The poker playing that is going on I think is unprecedented.

"Regardless of what changes might occur, we are poised to move forward either with our existing membership or with any membership changes that may occur."

Benson said there wasn't any bitterness toward Boise State officials at the meeting, the relationship remaining quite cordial.

The WAC is keeping its options open, too, scouring for schools. Benson said there are five or six candidates from the Football Championship Series the conference is keeping an eye on.

However, Benson wouldn't elaborate on which schools might potentially be in the mix.

"Regardless of what the Mountain West might do, or Boise State might do, the WAC is going to continue to be a credible and recognizable conference," Benson said.

Broncos coach Chris Petersen, who has compiled a 49-4 record and won three WAC titles in four years, said the decision doesn't change anything about his plans for next season.

"We have a very challenging non-conference and conference schedule ahead of us and we are not planning to change our goals because of today's decision," he said.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

booger · 06-09-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crush

With the 1st pick, the Big Ten selects... Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU.

booger · 06-09-2010, 07:44 PM

screw it. to many ?'s surrounding all this. I am getting hammered and then naked and running around the block screaming the russians are coming. that always makes the neighbors happy with me and helps releive tension.

WildTurkey · 06-09-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crush

With the 1st pick, the Big Ten selects... Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU.

Strike One!!!1111!!1!1eleventy!!!!1 for the Big Ten

healthpellets · 06-09-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booger

Breaking: Big Ten Offers Texas, Texas A&M, Missouri and Notre Dame

http://northwestern.rivals.com/showm...id=901&style=2

that would be...amazing.

Titty Meat · 06-09-2010, 07:55 PM

Okay gang, So I was visiting a farmers market in Nebraska and I saw Bo pelini. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt and red sneakers. I asked what confrence schedule will they be playing in a few years. He smiled and said Big Ten.

WildTurkey · 06-09-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billay

Okay gang, So I was visiting a farmers market in Nebraska and I saw Bo pelini. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt and red sneakers. I asked what confrence schedule will they be playing in a few years. He smiled and said Big Ten.

did you get a picture taken with him?

Reerun_KC · 06-09-2010, 08:21 PM

KU is fixing to shit the bed in this conference deal...

|Zach| · 06-09-2010, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billay

Okay gang, So I was visiting a farmers market in Nebraska and I saw Bo pelini. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt and red sneakers. I asked what confrence schedule will they be playing in a few years. He smiled and said Big Ten.

teedubya · 06-09-2010, 08:23 PM

Reerun!! The sky is falling!!! grab your umbrellla!!

|Zach| · 06-09-2010, 08:26 PM

Everyone needs some calming music.

|Zach| · 06-09-2010, 08:30 PM

As the Big 12 burns, remember that Mizzou didn't start the fire

from RockMNation

http://www.rockmnation.com/2010/6/9/...that#storyjump

The world watches as the Big 12 continues its hellbent path to self-immolation. As has been noted on numerous previous occasions, the public sentiment about formalities, attitudes, and blame have all shifted dramatically in the past few months and especially in the past week. But as the college football landscape awaits its rebirth from the presumed ashes of the smoldering Big 12, it's important that we note that neither Missouri, nor Nebraska, nor Texas shoulder the blame. And, it is the truth behind that fact that inspired me to create this musical tribute to the absurdity of Big 12 football's brief history after the jump.

Texas schools, Big Eight, new alliance will be great.
'96, new world, Steven J. Hatchell.
Neuheisel, Bevo pokes 'em, Osborne, R.C. Slocum,
Glen Mason, Terry Allen on to Mangino.

Merge together, title game, old way, pretty lame.
NU's a heavyweight, this is going pretty great.
Roll Left, James Brown, mighty Huskers go down,
Title leaves UNL, chaos in STL.

We didn't start the fire.
It was always burning,
Since the world's been turning.
We didn't start the fire.
No we didn't light it,
But we tried to fight it.

Davidson, Scott Frost, still can't believe we lost.
Larry Smith, Corby Jones, running back Brock.
Flea kick, in the air, Shevin Wiggins, such despair,
O.T. game, and heartbreak at Faurot.

'98, looking mean, Snyder's got a winning team,
Purple Reign, EMAW, Wabash Cannonball,
Bishop, Gramatica, Cats one game from it all.
K-State had it won? Parker to pylon.

We didn't start the fire.
It was always burning,
Since the world's been turning.
We didn't start the fire.
No we didn't light it,
But we tried to fight it.

Eric Crouch, San Anton, defense, in the dome,
Heupel, Bob Stoops, OU rallies troops.
Sooners, Seminoles, Orange Bowl football,
Sears trophy, raised above, Norman feels the love.

Applewhite, Chris Simms, Mike Leach, movin' in,
Les Miles, OSU, Sooners fall right on cue.
CU, UT, Horns run and flee,
Irving hero? Sorry Major, no go.

We didn't start the fire.
It was always burning,
Since the world's been turning.
We didn't start the fire.
No we didn't light it,
But we tried to fight it.

'03, crimson cream, Sooners are the greatest team,
Jason White, Heisman, KSU invasion,
Peterson mania, ISU had Seneca,
Longhorns, risen since, USC falls to Vince.

Colorado, writing checks,
Barnett selling sex.
Fiesta Bowl, trick plays,
What else do I have to say?

We didn't start the fire.
It was always burning,
Since the world's been turning.
We didn't start the fire.
No we didn't light it,
But we tried to fight it.

Chase Daniel, Colt McCoy, North has some new toys.
Boulder. Lubbock. Upsets, in the mix.
Armageddon Arrowhead, Reesing and the grass are wed,
Hogs eat Temple's smoke, OU Fiesta choke.

Harrell to Crabtree, BCS can't deal with three,
UT's back, 2010, injury was not their friend.
Adam James in a shed, conference is left for dead,
ADs whine, rumors roar, I can't take it anymore...

We didn't start the fire.
It was always burning,
Since the world's been turning.
We didn't start the fire.
No we didn't light it,
But we tried to fight it.

DJ's left nut · 06-09-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by healthpellets

that would be...amazing.

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

If we leave the Big 12 only to STILL have to put up with mother****ing Texas I will lose my mind.

Just say no, Tejas. You deserve the Pac-10.

(P.S. This guy is just as full of shit as everyone else. That is all).

04-30-2010, 08:41 PM
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teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9003042	The presidents of the Mountain West Conference decided Monday not to expand the nine-team league at this time. Commissioner Craig Thompson said the decision to hold off on expansion is tied to the shake-ups and shifting landscape in some of the nation's bigger conferences. Officials from the Big Ten, Pac-10 and Big 12 are considering adding schools or reorganizing. Thompson said the decision is not final, and that the board may reconsider once the dust settles in the other conferences. "Due to the uncertainty in the intercollegiate landscape, the board did not make a decision to expand at the present time," Thompson said at the end of the board's annual meeting in Jackson, Wyo. "The Mountain West will continue to monitor developments ... and prepare for potential scenarios." The Brian Kenny Show Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson discusses his conference's decision not to extend an invite to Boise State and the rumors of realignment around the country. More Podcasts » Boise State officials and fans had hoped to join the Mountain West and leave the Western Athletic Conference, a league the Broncos have dominated for a decade in football. But the University of Colorado is also on the conference's radar. When asked if Colorado came up in talks Monday, Thompson said, "Yes," according to the Denver Post. Colorado might be looking for a new conference if the Pac-10 and Big Ten raid the Big 12 in expanding their conferences. Colorado reportedly also has been mentioned in some Pac-10 expansion scenarios. Moving to the Mountain West could have generated more revenue for the athletic department, increased athletic competition in football, basketball and other sports and given the Broncos a clearer path to college football's biggest stage, the Bowl Championship Series. The Mountain West includes Brigham Young, Utah and TCU, which the Broncos beat in the Fiesta Bowl in January. Boise State president Bob Kustra said the decision by Mountain West officials is understandable. "The most appropriate action at this juncture is to wait and see how the variables unfold," Kustra said in a statement. "The opportunity has not been lost." Boise State has until July 1 to notify the WAC of any intentions to leave the conference and begin playing elsewhere in 2011. Thompson said he intended to schedule a conference call with the nine Mountain West presidents before that deadline. "I don't think the door is closed," he said. "The interest the board had in particular in Boise State coming into the meeting probably hasn't changed going out of the meeting." WAC commissioner Karl Benson figured Boise State was bound to bolt for the Mountain West. So much so that as the board of directors and athletic directors assembled in Las Vegas for the conference's annual meeting this week, they discussed contingency plans. The conference didn't want to be caught off guard. "I think everyone was anticipating and expecting it," Benson said in a conference call Monday night. "All the signals out there were pointing in the direction that any invitation would come today. ... This is an unbelievably volatile period. The poker playing that is going on I think is unprecedented. "Regardless of what changes might occur, we are poised to move forward either with our existing membership or with any membership changes that may occur." Benson said there wasn't any bitterness toward Boise State officials at the meeting, the relationship remaining quite cordial. The WAC is keeping its options open, too, scouring for schools. Benson said there are five or six candidates from the Football Championship Series the conference is keeping an eye on. However, Benson wouldn't elaborate on which schools might potentially be in the mix. "Regardless of what the Mountain West might do, or Boise State might do, the WAC is going to continue to be a credible and recognizable conference," Benson said. Broncos coach Chris Petersen, who has compiled a 49-4 record and won three WAC titles in four years, said the decision doesn't change anything about his plans for next season. "We have a very challenging non-conference and conference schedule ahead of us and we are not planning to change our goals because of today's decision," he said. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3186768	As the Big 12 burns, remember that Mizzou didn't start the fire from RockMNation http://www.rockmnation.com/2010/6/9/...that#storyjump The world watches as the Big 12 continues its hellbent path to self-immolation. As has been noted on numerous previous occasions, the public sentiment about formalities, attitudes, and blame have all shifted dramatically in the past few months and especially in the past week. But as the college football landscape awaits its rebirth from the presumed ashes of the smoldering Big 12, it's important that we note that neither Missouri, nor Nebraska, nor Texas shoulder the blame. And, it is the truth behind that fact that inspired me to create this musical tribute to the absurdity of Big 12 football's brief history after the jump. Texas schools, Big Eight, new alliance will be great. '96, new world, Steven J. Hatchell. Neuheisel, Bevo pokes 'em, Osborne, R.C. Slocum, Glen Mason, Terry Allen on to Mangino. Merge together, title game, old way, pretty lame. NU's a heavyweight, this is going pretty great. Roll Left, James Brown, mighty Huskers go down, Title leaves UNL, chaos in STL. We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, Since the world's been turning. We didn't start the fire. No we didn't light it, But we tried to fight it. Davidson, Scott Frost, still can't believe we lost. Larry Smith, Corby Jones, running back Brock. Flea kick, in the air, Shevin Wiggins, such despair, O.T. game, and heartbreak at Faurot. '98, looking mean, Snyder's got a winning team, Purple Reign, EMAW, Wabash Cannonball, Bishop, Gramatica, Cats one game from it all. K-State had it won? Parker to pylon. We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, Since the world's been turning. We didn't start the fire. No we didn't light it, But we tried to fight it. Eric Crouch, San Anton, defense, in the dome, Heupel, Bob Stoops, OU rallies troops. Sooners, Seminoles, Orange Bowl football, Sears trophy, raised above, Norman feels the love. Applewhite, Chris Simms, Mike Leach, movin' in, Les Miles, OSU, Sooners fall right on cue. CU, UT, Horns run and flee, Irving hero? Sorry Major, no go. We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, Since the world's been turning. We didn't start the fire. No we didn't light it, But we tried to fight it. '03, crimson cream, Sooners are the greatest team, Jason White, Heisman, KSU invasion, Peterson mania, ISU had Seneca, Longhorns, risen since, USC falls to Vince. Colorado, writing checks, Barnett selling sex. Fiesta Bowl, trick plays, What else do I have to say? We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, Since the world's been turning. We didn't start the fire. No we didn't light it, But we tried to fight it. Chase Daniel, Colt McCoy, North has some new toys. Boulder. Lubbock. Upsets, in the mix. Armageddon Arrowhead, Reesing and the grass are wed, Hogs eat Temple's smoke, OU Fiesta choke. Harrell to Crabtree, BCS can't deal with three, UT's back, 2010, injury was not their friend. Adam James in a shed, conference is left for dead, ADs whine, rumors roar, I can't take it anymore... We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, Since the world's been turning. We didn't start the fire. No we didn't light it, But we tried to fight it.
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