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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.

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HolyHandgernade · 06-14-2010, 01:52 PM

Absolute Rumor Warning: If you don't like them don't read it.

Call it the Texas Counter Strike

Conference is saved (although still wary about intentions of Mizzou and A&M, more Mizzou now than A&M). Big XII counter by going after the Arizona schools and capturing the Phoenix market to guard against possible loss of KC and St. Louis markets. Eyes later expansion toward USC and UCLA as PAC continues to lose out on viewership in western time zone, mediocre teams, and crippled USC sanctions.

Frazod · 06-14-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

This. I thought you had to have 12 to have divisions/conference championship game.

Generally, it'll work like this.

Texas will finish 11-1, the one loss coming against Kansas State.
Oklahoma will finish 11-1, the one loss coming against Texas.
Kansas State will finish 1-11, since they can't beat anybody but Texas.
Kansas and Missouri will finish with identical 7-5 records, but Missouri wins head-to-head. Nevertheless, Missouri gets relegated to the Poinsettia Bowl and loses by three touchdowns to Ball State.

FML

ChiefsCountry · 06-14-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

The continued talk from Texas schools of additional "research opportunities" is a little dumbfounding.

The research opportunity is a piece of that CIC fund that the Big Ten has. Just more cash graping.

Pants · 06-14-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

Nothing is written in stone. Some big 12 coaches actually prefer not having a FB championship game, but if they want one, the conference can probably get a waiver from the NCAA.

Making Wickedson right all along.

**007** · 06-14-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

Generally, it'll work like this.

Texas will finish 11-1, the one loss coming against Kansas State.
Oklahoma will finish 11-1, the one loss coming against Texas.
Kansas State will finish 1-11, since they can't beat anybody but Texas.
Kansas and Missouri will finish with identical 7-5 records, but Missouri wins head-to-head. Nevertheless, Missouri gets relegated to the Poinsettia Bowl and loses by three touchdowns to Ball State.

FML

Pants · 06-14-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

Generally, it'll work like this.

Texas will finish 11-1, the one loss coming against Kansas State.
Oklahoma will finish 11-1, the one loss coming against Texas.
Kansas State will finish 1-11, since they can't beat anybody but Texas.
Kansas and Missouri will finish with identical 7-5 records, but Missouri wins head-to-head. Nevertheless, Missouri gets relegated to the Poinsettia Bowl and loses by three touchdowns to Ball State.

FML

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-14-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I would be all for losing that stupid game.

Weak.

ChiefsCountry · 06-14-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

Absolute Rumor Warning: If you don't like them don't read it.

Call it the Texas Counter Strike

Conference is saved (although still wary about intentions of Mizzou and A&M, more Mizzou now than A&M). Big XII counter by going after the Arizona schools and capturing the Phoenix market to guard against possible loss of KC and St. Louis markets. Eyes later expansion toward USC and UCLA as PAC continues to lose out on viewership in western time zone, mediocre teams, and crippled USC sanctions.

Now Arizona and Arizona State to the Big 12 could be a shocker. OU and OSU would go to the North then. KU folks would be happy to death with Arizona in the league.

**007** · 06-14-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Weak.

weak why? I never wanted that game from the start. Wouldn't make any difference to my team. They never played in it and never would have. I don't want to see better teams have an off night and let someone in the BCS that really shouldn't be there.

BWillie · 06-14-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

Absolute Rumor Warning: If you don't like them don't read it.

Call it the Texas Counter Strike

Conference is saved (although still wary about intentions of Mizzou and A&M, more Mizzou now than A&M). Big XII counter by going after the Arizona schools and capturing the Phoenix market to guard against possible loss of KC and St. Louis markets. Eyes later expansion toward USC and UCLA as PAC continues to lose out on viewership in western time zone, mediocre teams, and crippled USC sanctions.

They shoulda tried this a long time ago

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-14-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

weak why? I never wanted that game from the start. Wouldn't make any difference to my team. They never played in it and never would have. I don't want to see better teams have an off night and let someone in the BCS that really shouldn't be there.

It can keep you out of the BCSCG too. For instance, if OU and Texas both end the season 11-1, Florida and Bama end the season 11-1, and ohio state finishes 11-0 because the big 10 is garbage. The winner of Florida-Bama will definitely get the nod over OU or UT if they don't have a CG.

Not having a CG also throws away millions of $$ that could go to the conference.

**luv** · 06-14-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

Generally, it'll work like this.

Texas will finish 11-1, the one loss coming against Kansas State.
Oklahoma will finish 11-1, the one loss coming against Texas.
Kansas State will finish 1-11, since they can't beat anybody but Texas.
Kansas and Missouri will finish with identical 7-5 records, but Missouri wins head-to-head. Nevertheless, Missouri gets relegated to the Poinsettia Bowl and loses by three touchdowns to Ball State.

FML

At least we'd have KU in head-to-head.

Titty Meat · 06-14-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Now Arizona and Arizona State to the Big 12 could be a shocker. OU and OSU would go to the North then. KU folks would be happy to death with Arizona in the league.

No way OU and Texas are in seperate divisions.

ChiefsCountry · 06-14-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

No way OU and Texas are in seperate divisions.

They want Jerry World filled and all national tv eyes on the first December Saturday - thats the game they want.

**alnorth** · 06-14-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie007

They shoulda tried this a long time ago

well, that idea was laughable because of our crap contract. Thats why the "why don't we poach schools" rantings looked like crazy-talk.

BUT, now that we apparently have this iron-clad promise of a deal about equal to the SEC, along with (and this is important) some clauses written into the deal to adjust the value to stay competitive with other conferences... well, that changes everything. The PAC 10 will probably get a good deal someday soon, but now they are the conference with the below-market contract.

I really doubt this will pan out because Arizona really is quite far away and it is very reasonable for them to expect a good outcome from a PAC 10 network.

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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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