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

[Los Pollos Hermanos]

Originally Posted by Sam Hall

Maybe it's just me, but Tom Osborne comes across as a gracious and humble man.

Eva Braun thought the same thing of Adolf.

[Sure-Oz]

BlumbergOTB

You'll want to hear how #Nebraska blames #Mizzou for the Big 12 breakup on @KOMUnews at 6... coming up soon. half a minute ago via web

[Sure-Oz]

Dave_Matter

UM Board of Curators calls for special meeting Sunday night in Columbia. Reasons unknown for now: http://ht.ly/1XsoX 1 minute ago via HootSuite

[healthpellets]

http://ht.ly/1XsoX

Curators call for special Sunday meeting

By DAVE MATTER
Posted June 11, 2010 at 5:51 p.m.
The University of Missouri Board of Curators has announced that it will hold a special meeting at 8 p.m. Sunday night at University Hall in Columbia. In a statement released to the media at 5 p.m. Friday, the board did not specify what would be discussed at the meeting. A board spokesperson was not available for immediate comment. The board wrapped up two days of meetings in Columbia on Friday afternoon.

Here is the complete release:
The University of Missouri Board of Curators will hold a special meeting at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010, originating in 321 University Hall, Columbia, Mo., and at remote locations via conference telephone. The board will meet in open session to consider a motion to close the meeting. Notice is hereby given that the board of curators, upon such a motion duly made and adopted, may hold a closed session and conduct closed votes pursuant to Sections 610.021 (1) and 610.021 (12) RSMo, relating to matters in those provisions, which include confidential or privileged communications with counsel and sealed bids and related documents, sealed proposals and related documents or documents related to a negotiated contract.

[healthpellets]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Dave_Matter

UM Board of Curators calls for special meeting Sunday night in Columbia. Reasons unknown for now: http://ht.ly/1XsoX 1 minute ago via HootSuite

that's twice today.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by healthpellets

http://ht.ly/1XsoX

This is bizarre. Something must be up.

[healthpellets]

so is this when we accept our invitation to CUSA?

[healthpellets]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

This is bizarre. Something must be up.

maybe they forgot to vote on tuition increases in the midst of all the hubub today.

[Crush]

Mega-16/BIG EAST anyone?

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

This is bizarre. Something must be up.

Perhaps they're holding a raffle. The winner gets to beat Alden to death with a crowbar.

[Titty Meat]

I hope Mizzou goes to the Big Ten

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by billay

I hope Mizzou goes to the Big Ten

After reading that statement from Alden, I have zero confidence anything good will happen. I don't know why I ever expected anything but FAIL from the chimps that run the university.

Seriously, "focus on core values?" What the ****? Did he pull that from a Dilbert cartoon? Goddamn that ****ing clown.

Jesus Christ, what a ****ing embarrassment. We're like the nerds in Weird Science getting our shorts pulled down in front of the girls gym class, except there won't be any computer goddess showing up to rescue us.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by frazod

Perhaps they're holding a raffle. The winner gets to beat Alden to death with a crowbar.

If raffle tickets were to cost 1 camaro, 2 labradors, a wife and a firstborn child, I would quickly steal someone's baby in order to enter.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

A Letter From Mike Alden


Dear Tiger Nation,

By now I'm sure you have learned of the departure of the University of Colorado and the University of Nebraska from the Big 12 Conference. There is no question that these moves are very impactful on our league. These are decisions by individual institutions following invitations and applications with the Pac-10 and the Big 10 Conferences. We've enjoyed longstanding relationships with both schools, and wish them nothing but the best in their future homes.

We are working diligently to maintain the long-term viability of the Big 12 Conference. Our focus has always been on our core values, and it will continue to remain as such. We have been open, honest, accessible and professional throughout these shifting landscapes. We will always handle ourselves in a professional manner. We are a first-class institution and a first-class athletic program.

We certainly understand the angst that this recent news has caused among our supporters. Please be confident that we are working tirelessly for the benefit of the University, for the Tigers and for the state of Missouri. When "the dust settles," Mizzou will be in a strong position nationally. We don't know the timeline of all of these activities, so your patience and commitment is appreciated. Many will look at this time as a challenge, but we will look at it as an unbelievable opportunity.

Thank you for your dedication to Mizzou. We will keep you informed of developments whenever we're able.

A letter from me to Mike Alden,

Dear Mike,

Kindly go **** yourself.

Regards,

Person that would kill you in cold blood if allowed to by law. /s/

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by healthpellets

http://ht.ly/1XsoX

Possible that they have an offer, and are complying with the Sunshine law?

1. All public governmental bodies shall give notice of the time, date and place of each meeting, and its tentative agenda, in a manner reasonably calculated to advise the public of the matters to be considered, and if the meeting will be conducted by telephone or other electronic means, the notice of the meeting shall identify the mode by which the meeting will be conducted and the designated location where the public may observe and attend the meeting. If a public body plans to meet by Internet chat, Internet message board, or other computer link, it shall post a notice of the meeting on its web site in addition to its principal office and shall notify the public how to access that meeting. Reasonable notice shall include making available copies of the notice to any representative of the news media who requests notice of meetings of a particular public governmental body concurrent with the notice being made available to the members of the particular governmental body and posting the notice on a bulletin board or other prominent place which is easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the body holding the meeting, or if no such office exists, at the building in which the meeting is to be held.



pt. 12 (12) Sealed bids and related documents, until the bids are opened; and sealed proposals and related documents or any documents related to a negotiated contract until a contract is executed, or all proposals are rejected;