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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

kepp · 06-14-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

not sure who is on 810 right now, but he's convinced the "Beebe plan" is real and UT is working hard to make it happen....

I would actually believe that. It's the only scenario where UT doesn't have to sign over their media rights and, as a result, could start their own network. And from what I've heard, that is one of their top goals.

I have conflicting feelings about this though. I definitely don't want to be in the same conference as UT when this is all said and done, but I wouldn't mind OU moving to the north division. That would give us (Mizzou) consistent top-level competition that would serve us well in the long run.

**the Talking Can** · 06-14-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

I would actually believe that. It's the only scenario where UT doesn't have to sign over their media rights and, as a result, could start their own network. And from what I've heard, that is one of their top goals.

I have conflicting feelings about this though. I definitely don't want to be in the same conference as UT when this is all said and done, but I wouldn't mind OU moving to the north division. That would give us (Mizzou) consistent top-level competition that would serve us well in the long run.

i don't understand not wanting to be with UT

they have high level football and bball programs, a national brand, and a rich recruiting area

as a KU fan, I want KU stapled to UT's backside...if the price of KU being in the bcs, having access to texas recruits (without which KU football is fooked), and making real football money is UT getting a bigger cut...so what?

plus, UT provides a real bball power for KU to spar with, and brings top 20 recruits to the big 12 yearly which helps the leagues perception with all recruits...

**Saulbadguy** · 06-14-2010, 07:40 AM

kstate_pres

The fab five (K-State, KU, MU, ISU, and BU) are working hard to promote a 10-team Big 12 conference - which could be a financial boon for us

Los Pollos Hermanos · 06-14-2010, 07:40 AM

ChipBrownOB

Orangebloods.com: According to sources, Texas will announce as early as today that UT will commit to a 10-member Big 12.

ChipBrownOB

Here is the latest bombshell in college realignment: Texas willing to commit to 10-member Big 12. ... http://bit.ly/dtrXTm

**DeezNutz** · 06-14-2010, 07:43 AM

"The Fab Five."

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KSU, you ****ers kill me.

**Saulbadguy** · 06-14-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

"The Fab Five."

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KSU, you ****ers kill me.

I love our President. He's unintentionally hilarious.

**BigRedChief** · 06-14-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfansofDallas

ChipBrownOB

Orangebloods.com: According to sources, Texas will announce as early as today that UT will commit to a 10-member Big 12.

ChipBrownOB

Here is the latest bombshell in college realignment: Texas willing to commit to 10-member Big 12. ... http://bit.ly/dtrXTm

Why the hell would they not? They control the league. Why leave for one they don't control?

**Old Dog** · 06-14-2010, 07:55 AM

add Memphis and ??? to get back to 12 to keep the championship game in football?

Move OU and OSU to the North

BWillie · 06-14-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfansofDallas

ChipBrownOB

Orangebloods.com: According to sources, Texas will announce as early as today that UT will commit to a 10-member Big 12.

ChipBrownOB

Here is the latest bombshell in college realignment: Texas willing to commit to 10-member Big 12. ... http://bit.ly/dtrXTm

lol.....everybody wants to take nebraskas money bcuz they r breaking the bylaws and not giving two yrs notice

**Old Dog** · 06-14-2010, 07:56 AM

I would almost like to see KU to the PAC-10 and KSU to either the Big East or even MWC

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-14-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Arkansas might.

They are a proud program, and no matter the $$$, a school like that will get tired of their neighbors hoisting up championship trophies while they celebrate yet another 7-5 season.

Arkansas is poised for a very good season in football. They could realistically challenge Alabama for the SEC West.

They played in the SEC Championship game 4 years ago. It's not like they're the conference doormat.

healthpellets · 06-14-2010, 07:58 AM

So just how much does ISU owe Texas if the Big12 is maintained?

**DeezNutz** · 06-14-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by truebigdog

add Memphis and ??? to get back to 12 to keep the championship game in football?

Move OU and OSU to the North

**** Memphis.

If we're going to add, I'd prefer the likes of TCU and New Mexico. I'd say Houston, but I don't want to add TX/TX.

**the Talking Can** · 06-14-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

**** Memphis.

If we're going to add, I'd prefer the likes of TCU and New Mexico. I'd say Houston, but I don't want to add TX/TX.

seriously

memphis is a juco academically, and their football program is a train wreck with no institutional support inspite of their connections to fedex...

healthpellets · 06-14-2010, 08:03 AM

Let's be real for a minute. this proposed new tv deal would pay something like 15M for the next 18 years? How's that gonna look in year 10 if other conferences are pulling in an average of 25M after reworking their tv deals?

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