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

[Pants]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Well, that's cool too. Would be a great topic for debate during the offseason once i'm a proud fan of the MWC.

You're going to the Big East, ****ing deal with it.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Nebraska football = Brook Berringer. Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin = The Plane.

Oh, my.......................

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Nebraska football = Brook Berringer. Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin = The Plane.

wow, pretty classy there, something that i expect from you

[healthpellets]

if there, as it appears now, no way Mizzou joins the Big10, here's to Texas joining the Big10 and romping on Nebraska year in and year out.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Metrolike

You're going to the Big East, ****ing deal with it.

Tampa ain't too shabby I s'pose. I like Philly even though many don't care for it. Lots of variety.

[Sam Hall]

Some of you are being too nice to Texas and the commissioner. The Big 12 has always slanted toward Texas. Also, think about the TV contract and UT wanting its own network. It's not about being afraid to play Texas. Bo Pelini almost beat UT with half a team. Even Bill Callahan almost beat Texas twice.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Nebraska football = Brook Berringer. Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin = The Plane.

You stay classy Saul.

[Pablo]

Goddamn it. I better learn to enjoy Big East foul-fest basketball.

FUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKK.

[kepp]

@Sportspickle: With inclusion of Nebrasla to Big Ten. The Big Ten becomes the dominant conference of the 1970's

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Sam Hall

Some of you are being too nice to Texas and the commissioner. The Big 12 has always slanted toward Texas. Also, think about the TV contract and UT wanting its own network. It's not about being afraid to play Texas. Bo Pelini almost beat UT with half a team. Even Bill Callahan almost beat Texas twice.

K-State is 4-2 vs Texas. Big ****ing deal. We aren't going to compete with them year in and year out, though. Neither is Nebraska, but they have the delusion up north, thinking they are something they are not.

[teedubya]

I hate Nebraska now. **** them.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by kepp

@Sportspickle: With inclusion of Nebrasla to Big Ten. The Big Ten becomes the dominant conference of the 1970's

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

K-State is 4-2 vs Texas. Big ****ing deal. We aren't going to compete with them year in and year out, though. Neither is Nebraska, but they have the delusion up north, thinking they are something they are not.

Kstate ZERO National Championships

Nebraska Five National Championships

[kepp]

Dave_Matter-

Once news broke, #Mizzou AD Alden wished Nebraska congratulations: "That's a class institution with solid people in leadership roles there."

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Would rather take Mountain West. Sorry dude. Vegas is too appealing to me.

You want to be a mid-major? No you don't. You are just saving yourself from the disappointment. Don't worry, KSU will piggyback KU into the new Big East/Big 12 North.