Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 428

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

Pants · 06-15-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

And K-state still woulda lost to a mid major

They were talking about Kstate going to the MWC, champ, since K-State wasn't on the schedule.

/sigh

kepp · 06-15-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

And the group hug ends.

If Pinkel were smart, he'd use this whole Big10 expansion fiasco to fire up his players, much like Bobby Boucher's coach, Fonzi.

**Old Dog** · 06-15-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

So I know there is a tiered system for football. What about in basketball? Is it all equal sharing or what ? KU makes more than anybody else in bball, shouldn't we be in the Top Tier in that.

I think I heard that KU must now spot Texas 9 1/2 for all basketball games.....part of the new deal.

DJ's left nut · 06-15-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

If Pinkel were smart, he'd use this whole Big10 expansion fiasco to fire up his players, much like Bobby Boucher's coach, Fonzi.

If the Tigers come out flat against Nebraska I'll burn Gary Pinkel's house down.

**Saulbadguy** · 06-15-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

And K-state still woulda lost to a mid major

Quote:

the 2010 Huskers would have played at the Big Ten's seventh fastest adjusted pace.

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Reerun_KC · 06-15-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

If Pinkel were smart, he'd use this whole Big10 expansion fiasco to fire up his players, much like Bobby Boucher's coach, Fonzi.

I think your cooking your meth to long.... That is some funny shit right there...

RustShack · 06-15-2010, 11:35 AM

ISU has the hardest schedule in the nation-

Northern Illinois
at #8 Iowa
vs. Kansas State*
Northern Iowa
Texas Tech
#22 Utah
at #16 Oklahoma
at #5 Texas
Kansas
#9 Nebraska
at Colorado
Missouri

Here lately UNI and Northern Illinois haven't been teams to laugh at either.

Titty Meat · 06-15-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

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Hilarious now Kstate fans care about basketball. I guess winning does that.

DJ's left nut · 06-15-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

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Damn, when you're even slow by Big 10 standards...

kepp · 06-15-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

I think your cooking your meth to long.... That is some funny shit right there...

Kale Pick "Six" - "Dude, what are you looking at me like that for?"
Will Ebner - "Mamma AIN'T NO LIAR!"

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-15-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustShack

ISU has the hardest schedule in the nation-

Northern Illinois
at #8 Iowa
vs. Kansas State*
Northern Iowa
Texas Tech
#22 Utah
at #16 Oklahoma
at #5 Texas
Kansas
#9 Nebraska
at Colorado
Missouri

Here lately UNI and Northern Illinois haven't been teams to laugh at either.

Whose rankings are you using?

**Reaper16** · 06-15-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

And K-state still woulda lost to a mid major

You're laughing at a team for losing to the national runner-up? This is exactly why people believed you were seriously advocating Zach Lee yesterday.

HolyHandgernade · 06-15-2010, 11:38 AM

What seems to make the most sense to me is the "bargain" they struck to keep the conference together. The power football schools that stood to gain the most by going to another conference were offered the lion's share of the withheld revenues from Nebraska and Colorado. This money was "tiered" so that the initial payouts from these extra revenues gave those teams more than the schools that were going to be left behind. Once those funds are gone, it just goes back to like it was except that Texas can now build their network.

Instead of bitching, schools like ISU, Mizzou, KU and KSU should be working together to build their own network instead of whining about someone else. Take advantage of the agreement and compete. Instead of pining for "something else" that isn't even there, show leadership and loyalty by doing something that reaffirms a commitment to your partners. I'm sorry, but its not everyone else's fault we're suspicious of Mizzou.

**Saulbadguy** · 06-15-2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billay

Hilarious now Kstate fans care about basketball. I guess winning does that.

Yeah, we never cared for it before. Ever.

I saw that Husker womens basketball sold out multiple times last season. Pretty cool!

Brock · 06-15-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

Hilarious now Kstate fans care about basketball. I guess winning does that.

The ****? You are pretty dumb.

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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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RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $3136954	ISU has the hardest schedule in the nation- Northern Illinois at #8 Iowa vs. Kansas State* Northern Iowa Texas Tech #22 Utah at #16 Oklahoma at #5 Texas Kansas #9 Nebraska at Colorado Missouri Here lately UNI and Northern Illinois haven't been teams to laugh at either. __________________
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HolyHandgernade Integralist Join Date: May 2001 Location: Murrieta, CA Casino cash: $10006370	What seems to make the most sense to me is the "bargain" they struck to keep the conference together. The power football schools that stood to gain the most by going to another conference were offered the lion's share of the withheld revenues from Nebraska and Colorado. This money was "tiered" so that the initial payouts from these extra revenues gave those teams more than the schools that were going to be left behind. Once those funds are gone, it just goes back to like it was except that Texas can now build their network. Instead of bitching, schools like ISU, Mizzou, KU and KSU should be working together to build their own network instead of whining about someone else. Take advantage of the agreement and compete. Instead of pining for "something else" that isn't even there, show leadership and loyalty by doing something that reaffirms a commitment to your partners. I'm sorry, but its not everyone else's fault we're suspicious of Mizzou. __________________ You'll see it's all a show, keep 'em laughing as you go, just remember, the last laugh is on you, and always look on the bright side of life!
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