Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment

[Mr. Laz]

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

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Originally Posted by Sam Hall

I hope Nebraska goes to court over this exist penalty. Texas was no better in any of this.

on what possible grounds? It is a legal contract with a termination clause very clear about the penalty.

[alanm]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

I don't understand what the Big Ten gets out of adding Nebraska. This is not like it was in the 90's when NU was a national title contender...hell NU is on the same level at MU in football right now.

Nebraska has their tradition going for them & that's it.

Nebraska has a national following. It isn't just about TV sets in Nebraska.

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by frazod

You get a better perspective on this when you don't live in Missouri anymore. Nebraska is a name people recognize and associate with football, even if they have no idea where the **** Nebraska is or will ever go there. Nebraska means football to people who don't know any better. Doesn't matter the they haven't been a contender for years. Nebraska = Football!

That's how they beat us - the ignorance of the general population. Stupid people have TVs and buy cars and McDonald's and viagra and shitty beer and will watch what they've been conditioned to watch.

I guess I need to get out more...when I think of Nebraska I think of shithole.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

I guess I need to get out more...when I think of Nebraska I think of shithole.

Me too. That's because we've actually been there.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

I guess I need to get out more...when I think of Nebraska I think of shithole.

And your profile says you live in Mid Missouri. Really theres no difference between middle Missouri and Nebraska.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by billay

And your profile says you live in Mid Missouri. Really theres no difference between middle Missouri and Nebraska.

I recently drove from extreme southeastern Nebraska to extreme northwestern Nebraska.

There's a giant ****ing difference.

[alanm]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

That was disgusting to listen to...I thought he was really going to go after him about Notre Dame but he eased off.

Why not go after Notre Dame now? The Big 12 would have the most powerful conference with both Texas & Notre Dame in it. Would just need to add BYU after that to complete a real Big 12.

I've a feeling that the next 2 schools in the Big 10 will still be Missouri and Notre Dame. I just hope Alden didn't do something dumb to bind them for any kind of extended period.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by frazod

I recently drove from extreme southeastern Nebraska to extreme northwestern Nebraska.

There's a giant ****ing difference.

Besides western Nebraska there is no difference between the rest of Nebraska and anywhere else in the midwest.

[Sure-Oz]

My buddy lived in Nebraska for a job, hated it....he eventually got a job back in denver. What is there fun to do in Nebraska besides go to a Husker game?

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

My buddy lived in Nebraska for a job, hated it....he eventually got a job back in denver. What is there fun to do in Nebraska besides go to a Husker game?

If you don't live in Omaha or Lincoln probably nothing. I don't think it's much different here.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

My buddy lived in Nebraska for a job, hated it....he eventually got a job back in denver. What is there fun to do in Nebraska besides go to a Husker game?

To be honest w/ you, I think Omaha is a pretty similar metro area to KC.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by billay

If you don't live in Omaha or Lincoln probably nothing. I don't think it's much different here.

He lived in some town i've never heard of that he heard had rumors of vampires. He worked for a sports radio station.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

To be honest w/ you, I think Omaha is a pretty similar metro area to KC.

I'd probably go to some Omaha Royals games

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

He lived in some town i've never heard of that he heard had rumors of vampires. He worked for a sports radio station.

Vampires?

[alanm]

Originally Posted by frazod

I recently drove from extreme southeastern Nebraska to extreme northwestern Nebraska.

There's a giant ****ing difference.

You realize of course that I-80 was laid out on the Platte River Valley. Next time drive Hwy 2 across the state. Charles Kuralt had it listed as one of his favorite Hwy's.