Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 340

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

HonestChieffan · 06-12-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Honestly, we need a lying, cheating, scheming, horrible, Machiavellian prick, because it seems like that's exactly what everybody else has.

Alden seems to fit the role of weasel.

ArrowheadHawk · 06-12-2010, 09:32 PM

So current rumors are pointing KU to PAC10.

It will probably be Big East rumors tomorrow.

Mr_Tomahawk · 06-12-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

So current rumors are pointing KU to PAC10.

It will probably be Big East rumors tomorrow.

I am fine with this.

KCwolf · 06-12-2010, 09:50 PM

[QUOTE=KChiefs1;6817090]Great piece by Joe Posnanski on the demise of the old Big Eight foes of MU, KU & NU:

Extremely solid article.

kepp · 06-12-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by teedubya

I hope MU goes to the Big Ten. It would be a good fit for them. I was just butthurt earlier this month, when all of the MUrons were gloating and KU didn't have a pot to piss in.

This seems to be changing, Thank God. lol.

You know...after all these years you'd think we'd know better. Something ALWAYS happens.

**DeezNutz** · 06-12-2010, 09:58 PM

If I'm handicapping the race right now:

KU:
Pac 10: 15%
Big East: 80%
SEC: 5%

MU:
Big 10: 40%
Big East: 50%
SEC: 10%

KSU:
Big East: 50%
MWC: 50%

kepp · 06-12-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Honestly, we need a lying, cheating, scheming, horrible, Machiavellian prick, because it seems like that's exactly what everybody else has.

I hear Lew Perkins will be available in short order.

**luv** · 06-12-2010, 10:13 PM

Less than 200 posts in this thread in the last 24 hours. Man, you all are losing your bursts!

**Saulbadguy** · 06-12-2010, 10:14 PM

If possible, the Big XII should be pilfering the MWC schools it wants. Even if it was only KSU, KU, Missouri, Baylor and Iowa State...add 7 schools from the MWC and we still have a BCS bid.

Frazod · 06-12-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kepp

I hear Lew Perkins will be available in short order.

Obviously he'd be a step up.

**DeezNutz** · 06-12-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

If possible, the Big XII should be pilfering the MWC schools it wants. Even if it was only KSU, KU, Missouri, Baylor and Iowa State...add 7 schools from the MWC and we still have a BCS bid.

I don't think that's even a possibility. That conference is expanding and operating from a position of strength. At this point, the Big XII is literally the Titanic.

No matter how fancy the facade, it's ****ing sinking.

chiefqueen · 06-12-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

AT&T doesn't have the Mountain Network.

Neither does Time Warner.

WildTurkey · 06-12-2010, 10:35 PM

Read this on twitter a few min ago

"RCJBlog: RT @BasketballTimes: Breaking news: Texas A&M has voted to join the SEC
*unofficial"

http://www.twitter.com/RCJBlog/status/16051433069

KCChiefsMan · 06-12-2010, 10:48 PM

why in the hell is the Big 12 just exploding all of the sudden? I know I'm behind in the news, but now the fate of KU, MU and KSU is in Texas' hands? wut?

I need to catch up on this nonsense.

Titty Meat · 06-12-2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

If possible, the Big XII should be pilfering the MWC schools it wants. Even if it was only KSU, KU, Missouri, Baylor and Iowa State...add 7 schools from the MWC and we still have a BCS bid.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment 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 Last edited by Mr. Laz; 06-10-2010 at 02:57 PM..
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06-12-2010, 09:50 PM	#5089
KCwolf Finisher Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland Oregon Casino cash: $3961116	[QUOTE=KChiefs1;6817090]Great piece by Joe Posnanski on the demise of the old Big Eight foes of MU, KU & NU: Extremely solid article.
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06-12-2010, 10:13 PM	#5093
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06-12-2010, 10:48 PM	#5099
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	why in the hell is the Big 12 just exploding all of the sudden? I know I'm behind in the news, but now the fate of KU, MU and KSU is in Texas' hands? wut? I need to catch up on this nonsense.
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