Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 253

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

**DeezNutz** · 06-10-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Well, that's exactly why they're taking a step back. They realize they can't just start adding a bunch of academically inferior schools to the fold and want to stop the leak, so to speak. I don't think MU is on par with B10 academics, and that's not me talking smack on MU, just being realistic. I'm not saying MU won't be going to the B10, I'm just saying that's the reason for the hang-up.

Mizzou is above the lesser Big 10 schools--Michigan State, Purdue--well below the elites--Northwestern, Michigan--but similar to some of the middling schools--Minnesota, Indiana.

Pants · 06-10-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Mizzou is above the lesser Big 10 schools--Michigan State, Purdue--well below the elites--Northwestern, Michigan--but similar to some of the middling schools--Minnesota, Indiana.

OK.

kepp · 06-10-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Do they still get that extra down?

AND the goal line call - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQJT8q0MMwQ

Just rewatching that - he was not in.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 06-10-2010, 03:33 PM

Is Tim Cowlishaw (Dallas Morning News) a Mizzou grad?

He just made a reference on ATH "about his money going to Missouri - I don't want the Pi Phi's to have to watch a bunch of Conference USA games. Get your act together, Tigers."

Sweet Daddy Hate · 06-10-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Is Tim Cowlishaw (Dallas Morning News) a Mizzou grad?

He just made a reference on ATH "about his money going to Missouri - I don't want the Pi Phi's to have to watch a bunch of Conference USA games. Get your act together, Tigers."

'Splain?

Pants · 06-10-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ROR

'Splain?

He just did. LOL.

Priest31kc · 06-10-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Is Tim Cowlishaw (Dallas Morning News) a Mizzou grad?

He just made a reference on ATH "about his money going to Missouri - I don't want the Pi Phi's to have to watch a bunch of Conference USA games. Get your act together, Tigers."

His daughter goes to Mizzou.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 06-10-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Priest31kc

His daughter goes to Mizzou.

No shit?

Thanks for the info.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 06-10-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Priest31kc

His daughter goes to Mizzou.

Okee day, then.

DenverChief · 06-10-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

No shit?

Thanks for the info.

WE LANDED ON THE MOON!

Archie Bunker · 06-10-2010, 03:47 PM

From Herbstreit

"You got Nebraska and it looks like Missouri could still be going to the Big Ten and a lot of people, including myself think Notre Dame will still go."

Frazod · 06-10-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

From Herbstreit

"You got Nebraska and it looks like Missouri could still be going to the Big Ten and a lot of people, including myself think Notre Dame will still go."

I don't think any of these clowns know anymore than we do.

**luv** · 06-10-2010, 03:52 PM

I think I may have gotten off track somewhere. Whatever happened to NU and MU having until tomorrow to decided whether or not they're committing to the Big 12 or not? CU is already gone. NU appears to be. Everyone's talking to everybody else. Was that just for NU and MU, or did everyone have to commit by then? Is that deadline still there?

Pants · 06-10-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I don't think any of these clowns know anymore than we do.

Yeah, he was saying the exact same thing this morning when I was watching ESPN with my coffee.

healthpellets · 06-10-2010, 03:53 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/...cation-process

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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Clarifying the BT invite/application process
By Adam Rittenberg
ESPN.com

Unless you've been under a rock the past few days, you've probably heard something about the Big Ten inviting teams to join its league.

Truth is, there are no invitations to be part of this league, only invitations to apply for membership.

Thom from Lancaster, Pa., writes: Hello, Adam.....Isn't it a fact that a school does not need an invitation to apply for membership in the B10? Come Friday, Nebraska can just tell the B12 that they mailed in their application to join the B10, right? Also, is there an application fee? How much is it?

Here's the way it works, according to the Big Ten's Dec. 15 statement about its expansion study.

Step 1: Commissioner Jim Delany, in conjunction with Michigan State president Lou Anna Simon, would decide that formal discussions need to be initiated. Obviously, Delany and Simon wouldn't make this decision without consulting the other presidents and chancellors.

Step 2: Delany would inform commissioners from any affected conferences. In the case of Nebraska, he'd call Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe.

Step 3: Formal discussions would begin with a candidate, who then would apply for admission. Again, no invitations, only applications.

Step 4: The Big Ten's Council of Presidents/Chancellors, chaired by Simon, would vote on the applicant school. The school would need at least eight "yes" votes to be admitted to the Big Ten.

This is the formal process for expansion. And while it likely will be just a formality -- the Big Ten doesn't want to embarrass any institutions -- it's important to note that there aren't invitations. Just like Penn State did in 1990, Nebraska would have to apply for admission.

I'm not sure of the application fee, Thom, but I'll check on it.

04-30-2010, 08:41 PM
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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OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2221115	Is Tim Cowlishaw (Dallas Morning News) a Mizzou grad? He just made a reference on ATH "about his money going to Missouri - I don't want the Pi Phi's to have to watch a bunch of Conference USA games. Get your act together, Tigers."
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06-10-2010, 03:52 PM	#3793
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1170000	I think I may have gotten off track somewhere. Whatever happened to NU and MU having until tomorrow to decided whether or not they're committing to the Big 12 or not? CU is already gone. NU appears to be. Everyone's talking to everybody else. Was that just for NU and MU, or did everyone have to commit by then? Is that deadline still there?
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