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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

Frazod · 06-17-2010, 03:48 PM

Just because Texas lawmakers are pushing for it doesn't mean the UT ****s will push for it.

But if they do, obviously Beebe will, just like everybody else, do as he's told and get them added. And probably stick all the northern schools with any expenses associated with it as well.

**DeezNutz** · 06-17-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Just because Texas lawmakers are pushing for it doesn't mean the UT ****s will push for it.

But if they do, obviously Beebe will, just like everybody else, do as he's told and get them added. And probably stick all the northern schools with any expenses associated with it as well.

...and all the fans of the North teams will then come out and say, "Actually, this is a pretty good deal..."

WilliamTheIrish · 06-17-2010, 03:51 PM

Sounds great to me!

**DeezNutz** · 06-17-2010, 03:53 PM

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Frazod · 06-17-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

...and all the fans of the North teams will then come out and say, "Actually, this is a pretty good deal..."

Well, the fans won't, but the ADs certainly will.

I'm just waiting for the day Texas decides not to play road games anymore, because, well, why the **** should they be bothered traveling to any of those icky cold places?

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 06-17-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

In 1998 it wasn't College Station. It StL. The CCG was in STL.

I believe he means that we WOULD have gone to College Station to replace a game with NU or CU

**DeezNutz** · 06-17-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Well, the fans won't, but the ADs certainly will.

Dude, have you read this thread? "We're getting more money!!!"

No, you've promised to (potentially) give up future revenue, two schools bailed, and you reaffirmed the numbers for future television contracts that would have happened regardless.

Oh, and all the North schools ended up looking weaker than ever.

Sweet!

Frazod · 06-17-2010, 03:58 PM

In some ways I kind of pity Alden and all the rest of the ****ed 5 ADs. Must be like being Mayor of Chicago under Al Capone.

Dante84 · 06-17-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Dude, have you read this thread? "We're getting more money!!!"

No, you've promised to (potentially) give up future revenue, two schools bailed, and you reaffirmed the numbers for future television contracts that would have happened regardless.

Oh, and all the North schools ended up looking weaker than ever.

Sweet!

It wouldn't have happened if the league ceased to exist. I'll take my money and my membership in a BCS conference, thanks.

Mr. Laz · 06-17-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Well, the fans won't, but the ADs certainly will.

I'm just waiting for the day Texas decides not to play road games anymore, because, well, why the **** should they be bothered traveling to any of those icky cold places?

i expect the Big 12 basketball tourney to be relocated to Texas Stadium pretty shortly.

Mr. Laz · 06-17-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

It wouldn't have happened if the league ceased to exist. I'll take my money and my membership in a BCS conference, thanks.

Dante says Texas Penis is better than no penis at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pants · 06-17-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Dante says Texas Penis is better than no penis at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Laz, I swear to God, what in the **** would you have had the North schools do? Seriously.

**DeezNutz** · 06-17-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

It wouldn't have happened if the league ceased to exist. I'll take my money and my membership in a BCS conference, thanks.

Thank you, Texas, for still loving me!

And I agree, Metro, we had no ****ing choice. And that's just the bitch of it all.

Mr. Laz · 06-17-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Laz, I swear to God, what in the **** would you have had the North schools do? Seriously.

GOD does not approve this message

**Saulbadguy** · 06-17-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Laz, I swear to God, what in the **** would you have had the North schools do? Seriously.

KU could have went to the Pac-10!!!1111

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