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

[DJ's left nut]

Wow.

That Nebraska presser did not go as I had hoped.

That is all.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

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.

Saul has already embarrassed himself plenty in this thread.

[Sam Hall]

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.

Sorry you have given up.

[ClevelandBronco]

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.

You could change your signature to "Proud fan of a team that almost beat Texas. But not twice. That was those other guys."

I don't know. Too wordy?

[healthpellets]

Originally Posted by kepp

Dave_Matter-

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

if he didn't have his tongue firmly implanted in his cheek, it's because he still had the big boy's d*ck in his mouth.

on a possibly related note, ND has canceled their 2013 game with Army at Yankee Stadium. http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbc...366/-1/SITEMAP

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by kepp

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

hahahahahaha

[teedubya]

Since KSU beat Texas 4 times... why don't they have a 2-disk DVD?

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by kepp

Dave_Matter-

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

[Sam Hall]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

You could change your signature to "Proud fan of a team that almost beat Texas. But not twice. That was those other guys."

I don't know. Too wordy?

You're missing the point. Pelini has Nebraska coming back to the point of possibly being in the preseason top 10. This isn't 2007. NU isn't scared of Texas.

[Mr. Laz]

i agree with Kietzman about Nebraska .... it will take them all of about 6 months before they start strutting around saying "the Big 12 died without us"

Nebraska HAS ALWAYS thought they should be with Michigan,Penn st. and Ohio state in football.

[GoHuge]

Originally Posted by billay

Thanks man. What about KU? I really don't see them going to the Mountain West. You think they'll join the ACC and create a power confrence for basketball?

Nope they're going to stay and enjoy this Kansas "Boar Seamen" you speak of.

Hey dipshit you are aware of what your favorite team's mascot is aren't you? It's a direct connection to agriculture...........so why are you taking shots at a school for being strong in agriculture? Did you just take a campus tour in Lincoln with the rents given by someone in a sweater vest or something? The sweater vest doesn't mean your school is refined and cultured and you should be tossing hick references towards a Kansas school. It means the guy giving the tour was gay........nothing more.

I didn't think this was possible, but you've managed to do another double down on stupid. Thought you were just about maxed out.

JFC dude your mascot wears coveralls and you're cracking hick jokes?

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

You could change your signature to "Proud fan of a team that almost beat Texas. But not twice. That was those other guys."

I don't know. Too wordy?

He had nearly fought the Dragon of Angnor. He had nearly stood up to the vicious Chicken of Bristol. And he personally wet himself at the Battle of Badon Hill!

[DeezNutz]

"We have never characterized it [revenue distribution in Big XII] as 'serious disagreement.'" /Mike Alden

Translation: Texas is still our daddy.

[healthpellets]

Bebee is holding a teleconference at 420 cst. you can listen on pretty much any station or stream.

sadly, i don't think it will end with a self inflicted gunshot wound.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

"We have never characterized it [revenue distribution in Big XII] as serious disagreement." /Mike Alden

Translation: Texas is still our daddy.

Alden's probably lucky that Dodds didn't make him wear a skirt while saying it.

FML