Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 373

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

Los Pollos Hermanos · 06-14-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by truebigdog

I hadn't heard that. I haven't been following this as closely as some have though.

Stoops has been vocally against the Championship game for years.

Los Pollos Hermanos · 06-14-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Why not? They'll still want a Championship Game.

There won't be a championship game with 10 teams.

kepp · 06-14-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

810 saying if the numbers hold up the Big 12 North schools will all make more money than Nebraska.

That would be kind of poetic.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 06-14-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Why not? They'll still want a Championship Game.

no, they don't thats the whole point. Have you not been paying attention?

**morphius** · 06-14-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

810 saying if the numbers hold up the Big 12 North schools will all make more money than Nebraska.

That is a pretty big if, you just took 1/3 of the teams that get on national TV out of the league.

kepp · 06-14-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfansofDallas

There won't be a championship game with 10 teams.

There can't be, right? I thought that NCAA rules stated that you had to have 12 teams for a CCG.

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-14-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Wah? The Big 10 has found its way into a lot of Championships without it.

Mizzou would have gone to a national title game had there been to champ. game.

You have to run the table or have everyone else lose to do it. The SEC Championship game is the reason why SEC teams can get to the Championship game with losses and why they get chosen over teams with the same record.

It's believed one of the reasons the Big 10 wanted to get to 12 teams is so they can add a champ. game. It brings in enormous $$.

Los Pollos Hermanos · 06-14-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

There can't be, right? I thought that NCAA rules stated that you had to have 12 teams for a CCG.

Yeah, that's my point.

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-14-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfansofDallas

Stoops has been vocally against the Championship game for years.

Stoops is a wuss.

healthpellets · 06-14-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Oklahoma to the North.

This is exactly what i said would happen.

why would that happen? 9 game conf schedule so no need for divisions.

kepp · 06-14-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfansofDallas

Yeah, that's my point.

Gotcha...I wasn't sure some others understood that.

healthpellets · 06-14-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Why not? They'll still want a Championship Game.

for as often as you post in this thread, i thought you would have a bit better grasp of what's going on.

Bambi · 06-14-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

That would be kind of poetic.

Everyone made fun of my link to Fox's TV deal with the Big 12 that would run through 2050 and feature a National Big 12 Game of the Week every Saturday night on the Fox mothership.

Oh also, how is Nebraska supposed to recruit Texas now?

Hope they like those NB, ND, SD, and Montana players...

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-14-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by healthpellets

for as often as you post in this thread, i thought you would have a bit better grasp of what's going on.

He's too busy telling us he's right to notice that he's wrong.

Bambi · 06-14-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by healthpellets

for as often as you post in this thread, i thought you would have a bit better grasp of what's going on.

Why cause I didn't know there was a ncaa rule saying you had to have 12 teams for a champ game?

Wow, you're so right.

**** off.

04-30-2010, 08:41 PM
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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