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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

joesomebody · 06-14-2010, 06:11 PM

Thank you long horns! I hope we grab a couple teams to replace the buffanos and the shuckers.

Colorado wasn't a rivalry in any respect that I will miss. I will miss Nebraska a little bit, but not all that much. Their mascot pisses me off.

KC_Connection · 06-14-2010, 06:13 PM

Haha. After all that, the conference is staying together?

Best possible news for KU athletics, IMO. And certainly without Colorado and Nebraska the basketball in this conference will be the strongest in the NCAA.

vailpass · 06-14-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Haha. After all that, the conference is staying together?

Best possible news for KU athletics, IMO. And certainly without Colorado and Nebraska the basketball in this conference will be the strongest in the NCAA.

KC_Connection · 06-14-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

http://kenpom.com/conf.php?c=B12

The only conference that was stronger last year was the ACC, and the B12 just got rid of 2 of its weakest basketball schools.

ChiefsCountry · 06-14-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

As usual, Roy's talking out of his ass.

Considering USC has the best young QB in the nation (Barkley) they are going to be scary good quick.

ChiefsCountry · 06-14-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

http://kenpom.com/conf.php?c=B12

The only conference that was stronger last year was the ACC, and the B12 just got rid of 2 of its weakest basketball schools.

The round robin will hurt the RPI's. It happens to us in the Valley every year.

KC_Connection · 06-14-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

The round robin will hurt the RPI's. It happens to us in the Valley every year.

The B12's basketball RPI will be more than fine without Nebraska and Colorado.

ChiefsCountry · 06-14-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

I see Kstate is selling the Missouri State/ Nebraska tickets for a 100 bucks. Guess Kstate fans only go to football games if the team is winning.

Damn I didn't know my Bears were such a hot ticket having to throw those scrub Huskers in buy Missouri State/Kansas State tickets.

BWillie · 06-14-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Haha. After all that, the conference is staying together?

Best possible news for KU athletics, IMO. And certainly without Colorado and Nebraska the basketball in this conference will be the strongest in the NCAA.

But, but, but I thought everybody was going to Super Conferences?!

BWillie · 06-14-2010, 06:25 PM

My question is to Iowa State fans. How do you guys pick up any wins in basketball or football now that Nebraska and Colorado are gone? You guys somehow managed to luck your way into Nebraska turning the ball over eight times last year, and surely you can't beat anybody else. Ouch.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-14-2010, 06:26 PM

LOL Why the **** is the Pac 10 taking on Colorado and no one else? It's ****ing reeruned to expand with anything less than 12 teams in order to create a conference championship game. They need to find someone.

KC_Connection · 06-14-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Do you really think without divisons theres a chance KU or Mizzou actually wins the Big XII?

Nope. And there wouldn't be a chance for them to win in the Pac-10 or B10 either, so I'm not understanding your point.

ChiefsCountry · 06-14-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

LOL Why the **** is the Pac 10 taking on Colorado and no one else? It's ****ing reeruned to expand with anything less than 12 teams in order to create a conference championship game. They need to find someone.

Utah is #12.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-14-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Utah is #12.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Well at this point, you've already taken on some baggage, may as well take on some more.

healthpellets · 06-14-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

LOL Why the **** is the Pac 10 taking on Colorado and no one else? It's ****ing reeruned to expand with anything less than 12 teams in order to create a conference championship game. They need to find someone.

Well, Dave Matter (Columbia Tribune) put it this way...

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Upon return to Bay Area, Larry Scott overheard asking secretary, "Who let a buffalo come into my office and s%#@ on the floor?"

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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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joesomebody Waiting to be voted off Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Casino cash: $9994900	Thank you long horns! I hope we grab a couple teams to replace the buffanos and the shuckers. Colorado wasn't a rivalry in any respect that I will miss. I will miss Nebraska a little bit, but not all that much. Their mascot pisses me off.
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KC_Connection Perpetual Mediocrity Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $1752783	Haha. After all that, the conference is staying together? Best possible news for KU athletics, IMO. And certainly without Colorado and Nebraska the basketball in this conference will be the strongest in the NCAA.
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BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1238759	My question is to Iowa State fans. How do you guys pick up any wins in basketball or football now that Nebraska and Colorado are gone? You guys somehow managed to luck your way into Nebraska turning the ball over eight times last year, and surely you can't beat anybody else. Ouch.
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