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

[alanm]

Originally Posted by alnorth

Yeah, after hearing that Nebraska asked Texas if they were willing to give their broadcasting rights to the Big 12 and the Longhorns said no, I'm not quite as upset with Nebraska anymore. He laid out a pretty good case. Nebraska probably was vulnerable, there may not have been another chance to join the Big 10, and Texas refused to make a real committment to the conference.

Texas can kiss their own network goodbye. The Pac 10 won't let them do that. If that's what they want they'd be better off going independent ala Notre Dame.

[RustShack]

I'm sure its already been posted. But KcMizzou must of missed it.

"A sports media columnist in Washington has reported - via Twitter - that Iowa State and three other Big 12 members are in discussions with the Big East Conference."

[RustShack]

I hope Mizzou does go to the big 10, because it will be a lot harder for them to make a BSC game there than it will for ISU in the Big East.

[WildTurkey]

Originally Posted by RustShack

I'm sure its already been posted. But KcMizzou must of missed it.

"A sports media columnist in Washington has reported - via Twitter - that Iowa State and three other Big 12 members are in discussions with the Big East Conference."

I actually think that would be a good fit for them..... the clones would do well in the Big East

[kcfan82]

I hope Mizzou, ISU, and KU all get into the Big 10. I don't think KSU can since they're not an AAU school.

It would be nice to keep those historic games/rivalries in tact.

[007]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

SEC is crazy but a KU vs UK matchup every season would be off the hook.

That would be awesome. What would be perfect would be to get both KU and UK into the ACC somehow though.

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by RustShack

I'm sure its already been posted. But KcMizzou must of missed it.

"A sports media columnist in Washington has reported - via Twitter - that Iowa State and three other Big 12 members are in discussions with the Big East Conference."

Honestly... I hope ISU and every other team in the Big 12 lands on their feet.

Crazy times.

[RustShack]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Honestly... I hope ISU and every other team in the Big 12 lands on their feet.

Crazy times.

I think the teams that they are saying are going to the big east are ISU, Mizzou, Kansas, and Kansas State.

[WildTurkey]

Originally Posted by Guru

That would be awesome. What would be perfect would be to get both KU and UK into the ACC somehow though.

Good god... can you imagine the conference tournament wow

[RustShack]

Louiville and Cinci are pushing for it to happen. I haven't heard of anyone being against it yet.

[ArrowheadMagic]

Originally Posted by alanm

Texas can kiss their own network goodbye. The Pac 10 won't let them do that. If that's what they want they'd be better off going independent ala Notre Dame.

Texas makes enough money without one. Regardless what conference they go to, they would ultimately rule it, then force the hands of the other universities. Money talks in CFB, and they are the big fish.

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by RustShack

I think the teams that they are saying are going to the big east are ISU, Mizzou, Kansas, and Kansas State.

It's possible.

[RJ]

Originally Posted by alanm

Texas can kiss their own network goodbye. The Pac 10 won't let them do that. If that's what they want they'd be better off going independent ala Notre Dame.

I agree, and that's the thing in this whole mess that I don't get. Texas could do that easily. Why don't they?

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Why was there an ultimatum for Nebraska and Mizzou... when clearly Texas and the rest of the south was already looking into the Pac 10? And where was CU's ultimatum?

Fwiw, I still believe Mizzou will land in the Big 10. They're just (wisely) keeping their mouths shut.

Yeah, right. I'll bet that bastard Delany will never be able to hear the word Missouri again without laughing - at least as long as the current reeruns continue to mismanage things. Maybe he'll call Alden and tell him all is forgiven when he wants to see who else will step up. Seriously, how can he or anybody else in the Big 10 have any respect for us right now?

We need to clean house and get some competent people running the show. The ****ers we've got calling the shots right now couldn't sell C4 to terrorists.

[007]

Originally Posted by WildTurkey

Good god... can you imagine the conference tournament wow

That is all the media would talk about. Whoever wins the ACC will win the National Championship.

Oh wait, they already say that.