Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 229

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.

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kepp · 06-10-2010, 09:59 AM

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Sweet Daddy Hate · 06-10-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

But I would still watch most of the conference football games like I do now.. I would watch all of KU games, IF they would still be on here in OKC. Like I do now... Nothing would change from a fans prespective...

Now from a dick showing contest on CP? Well that conference would be middle of the road in football and Tops in basketball.... So not much would change from that stand point.

True.

This is getting nuts. Just kill or seal the deal(s) already.

Crush · 06-10-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

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Reerun_KC · 06-10-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

You could air a "Mega-16" conference basketball tournament on primetime network television. Damn.

No way would it compare to the amount of $$$$ that football would receive, but it still would be a huge deal for that conference... The tourney revenue would be sick as well... No other conference would match it is basketball $$$$...

I could see ESPN or someone offering a sizeable chunk to put that on the air...

Reerun_KC · 06-10-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ROR

True.

This is getting nuts. Just kill or seal the deal(s) already.

Agree...

I would welcome that with open arms. Over being caught with ass hanging out and off to some mid major somewhere...

**alnorth** · 06-10-2010, 10:04 AM

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I'll be damned...

http://www.dailycamera.com/news/ci_15268160

Done deal: Buffs to announce Pac-10 membership Friday

Unlike Nebraska, it is very hard to be angry at Colorado. Nebraska had the ability to hold everything together, but Colorado, who had nothing under control, was looking at the possibility of a bunch of Texas legislators aggressively forcing the PAC-10 to leave them out so they had to act fast.

Bambi · 06-10-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

BREAKING NEWS:

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haha

**Anyong Bluth** · 06-10-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I have Over the Top on DVD, its still unopened #fail

I can only imagine how much it will raise in value 10, 20 years out if you maintain to keep it in mint condition.

Bambi · 06-10-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Crush

Thoughts?

Sure why not?

ArrowheadHawk · 06-10-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

Unlike Nebraska, it is very hard to be angry at Colorado. Nebraska had the ability to hold everything together, but Colorado, who had nothing under control, was looking at the possibility of a bunch of Texas legislators aggressively forcing the PAC-10 to leave them out so they had to act fast.

Lucky bastards.

Great Expectations · 06-10-2010, 10:16 AM

Here is what I see happening:

KU, KSU, ISU, Missouri and Baylor keep the Big 12 name and add Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU and then two more out of the group of New Mexico, Colorado State, Tulsa, Memphis, UTEP, UAB and Houston. This is probably the most likely scenario. The addition of Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU probably allows the conference to stay in the BCS.

**alnorth** · 06-10-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Great Expectations

Here is what I see happening:

KU, KSU, ISU, Missouri and Baylor keep the Big 12 name and add Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU and then two more out of the group of New Mexico, Colorado State, Tulsa, Memphis, UTEP, UAB and Houston. This is probably the most likely scenario. The addition of Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU probably allows the conference to stay in the BCS.

Not possible. As soon as we drop under 6 members who have played each other for years, through NCAA and/or BCS rules, the conference either ceases to exist or loses all rights to their BCS bid. We might keep the logos and trademarks, but it would effectively be a new conference from scratch as far as the NCAA and BCS is concerned.

ArrowheadHawk · 06-10-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Great Expectations

Here is what I see happening:

KU, KSU, ISU, Missouri and Baylor keep the Big 12 name and add Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU and then two more out of the group of New Mexico, Colorado State, Tulsa, Memphis, UTEP, UAB and Houston. This is probably the most likely scenario. The addition of Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU probably allows the conference to stay in the BCS.

They need 6 teams to keep the conference. I guess they could keep the name but it still wouldn't be the same conference and they would lose the BCS designation.

ArrowheadHawk · 06-10-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

Not possible. As soon as we drop under 6 members, through NCAA and/or BCS rules, the conference either ceases to exist or loses all rights to their BCS bid. We might keep the logos and trademarks, but it would effectively be a new conference from scratch as far as the NCAA and BCS is concerned.

You must type faster.

Frazod · 06-10-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

Lucky bastards.

I don't see how they're lucky. Assuming Texas and its ball hangers are headed to the same conference, everything that sucks about the Big XII will simply follow them.

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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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Great Expectations MVP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Joplin, MO Casino cash: $10892338	Here is what I see happening: KU, KSU, ISU, Missouri and Baylor keep the Big 12 name and add Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU and then two more out of the group of New Mexico, Colorado State, Tulsa, Memphis, UTEP, UAB and Houston. This is probably the most likely scenario. The addition of Utah, BYU, Air Force, Boise State and TCU probably allows the conference to stay in the BCS.
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