Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment

[Mr. Laz]

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

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by baitism

So if Tom Izzo goes to coach Cleveland and the Big-12 dissolves, does Self take a position at MSU if it is offered?

Nope.

[Tiger's Fan]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Humble? If making fun of the basketball-centric Kansas fans is "arrogant," then guilty as charged.

Our university (read: basketball program) is best!!!!

Yeah, I didn't think you had sense enough. At least some others are partaking in a bit of humble pie.

[DeezNutz]

If KU goes to the MWC, I'd say the time table of Bill Self going to the NBA will be greatly accelerated.

[Tiger's Fan]

Originally Posted by baitism

So if Tom Izzo goes to coach Cleveland and the Big-12 dissolves, does Self take a position at MSU if it is offered?

Insanity.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Almost certainly.

Link?

[alnorth]

Originally Posted by Basileus777

MU chancellor wants to talk to Texas president on heels of Colorado move


Someone just realized they ****ed up.

"oops. Our bad"

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

If KU goes to the MWC, I'd say the time table of Bill Self going to the NBA will be greatly accelerated.

Agreed! No way KU keeps Coach Self or its baskeball program as a traditional school if that happens.. They will fall into the relms of has beens and be done.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

If KU goes to the MWC, I'd say the time table of Bill Self going to the NBA will be greatly accelerated.

Won't disagree, but he won't be leaving to take over MSU this year.

[Tiger's Fan]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

If KU goes to the MWC, I'd say the time table of Bill Self going to the NBA will be greatly accelerated.

KU has, and always will be an "elite".

MU, never had it, never will.

@ BIG TEN INVITE

[bowener]

Originally Posted by Basileus777

MU chancellor wants to talk to Texas president on heels of Colorado move


Someone just realized they ****ed up.

It coulde similar to when an underling goes to the Mafia Don and asks for a favor. Everyone in the Big 12 is terrified of Texas, so it could just be a meet and beg for mercy type of meeting... "How much does CU have to pay to get out of this? Please don't make me pay too much, I beg you."

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

KU has, and always will be an "elite".

MU, never had it, never will.

@ BIG TEN INVITE

This post doesn't even have a tangential connection to the post that you quoted.

[Basileus777]

Scott Van Pelt is reporting VT and A&M possibles to the SEC.

[alnorth]

Originally Posted by bowener

It coulde similar to when an underling goes to the Mafia Don and asks for a favor. Everyone in the Big 12 is terrified of Texas, so it could just be a meet and beg for mercy type of meeting... "How much does CU have to pay to get out of this? Please don't make me pay too much, I beg you."

makes no sense whatsoever.

If the Big 12 collapses, there is no exit penalty at all. If it does not collapse, the penalty is written into the contract and set in stone. There's no reason, at all, to agree to reduce it.

Missouri either is afraid they will get left out now, or if Tiger fans want to be optimistic, they have an offer but would genuinely like to save the Big 12 if possible at new reasonable terms and wants to give it a shot before leaving.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

KU has, and always will be an "elite".

MU, never had it, never will.

@ BIG TEN INVITE

Hey Laz, you were complaining about arrogant jackasses ruining the thread earlier? We need a clean-up on Aisle Douche.

[bowener]

Originally Posted by alnorth

makes no sense whatsoever.

If the Big 12 collapses, there is no exit penalty at all. If it does not collapse, the penalty is written into the contract and set in stone. There's no reason, at all, to agree to reduce it.

Missouri either is afraid they will get left out now, or if Tiger fans want to be optimistic, they have an offer but would genuinely like to save the Big 12 if possible at new reasonable terms and wants to give it a shot before leaving.

Alright, thanks!

I guess now would be a good time to run and try and get terms renegotiated since it is obvious teams are leaving... but I would say it is too little too late for sure.