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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

Titty Meat · 06-11-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

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.

That's too bad i've grown to like you Mizzou fans. And Columbia doesn't look like a third world country like Manhattan.

DJ's left nut · 06-11-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

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.

Not really.

We're like Meg in the family guy episode where she gets to hang with the popular kids and thinks she's suddenly a rockstar...until they make her kiss a pig.

Sadly, that episode doesn't end with Tom Osborne, DeLoss Dodds or Jim Daleny dying while screaming.

Today sucks.

DJ's left nut · 06-11-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

That's too bad i've grown to like you Mizzou fans. And Columbia doesn't look like a third world country like Manhattan.

I can't tell if you're attempting to be magnanimous. If so, you ****ing suck at it.

Go celebrate and GTFO of the thread for a bit while the rest of us wallow in misery.

**** **** **** **** ****.

teedubya · 06-11-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'm being told that the MWC is actually a far better place to end up than the Big 10.

Looks like KU wins again!

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!!!!

heh. some of the posts at the beginning of this thread are douchetastically hilarious.

**AustinChief** · 06-11-2010, 05:20 PM

Why not just add TCU (better than Nebraska... academics and sports) and Houston (better than CU except in academics but is heading that way)

Move OU and Ok St to the North Division and call it a day. Or do we need to have a 16 team league to compete?

healthpellets · 06-11-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

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.

hero.

**KcMizzou** · 06-11-2010, 05:20 PM

I don't understand why everyone's acting like it's over. I still think there's a good chance Mizzou is in. Maybe the 16th team... but in.

Frazod · 06-11-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I don't understand why everyone's acting like it's over. I still think there's a good chance Mizzou is in. Maybe the 16th team... but in.

You tell me, upon what history should we base any optimism?

DJ's left nut · 06-11-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I don't understand why everyone's acting like it's over. I still think there's a good chance Mizzou is in. Maybe the 16th team... but in.

Can you truly imagine a scenario where Tom Osborne spends 10 minutes berating and belittling a school that's going to soon follow him into the Big 10?

I was right there with you, until that doddering ****stick hurled us under the bus.

baitism · 06-11-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I don't understand why everyone's acting like it's over. I still think there's a good chance Mizzou is in. Maybe the 16th team... but in.

It just bothers me that the longer we are in limbo, the more it is going to affect our recruiting. Shit needs to get resolved in the next two weeks.

**KcMizzou** · 06-11-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

You tell me, upon what history should we base any optimism?

Ok, whatever, carry on.

It just seems like a bit of an overreaction considering there are possibly four more spots to be filled.

healthpellets · 06-11-2010, 05:24 PM

if, somehow, Ol Mizzou got an offer at 3pm this afternoon, please let it be from the SEC and not the BEAST. but if it's not from the SEC, please let it be from the BEAST and not CUSA.

baitism · 06-11-2010, 05:25 PM

There is no way Mizzou would settle for a lesser conference at this point. That will only happen if we get down to just Baylor, K-State, Iowa State, and us holding our dicks months from now.

|Zach| · 06-11-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by healthpellets

if, somehow, Ol Mizzou got an offer at 3pm this afternoon, please let it be from the SEC and not the BEAST. but if it's not from the SEC, please let it be from the BEAST and not CUSA.

Mizzou isn't going to the SEC.

It just absolutely will not be happening.

**the Talking Can** · 06-11-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

This is going to be such a letdown if it doesn't happen.

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