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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

Brock · 06-17-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Recruiting will already suffer. We've got a ton of exposure - all bad. It would take competent leadership years to get over this disaster, and we don't have it.

Oh, I don't think so. Your recruiting base is still Missouri and Texas, or at least the players that the Texas schools don't want. I don't think Missouri's football program is hurt by this in the least. It would have been better if they had gotten into the Big 10, but it's no worse off than it was before.

|Zach| · 06-17-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

That's because there's nothing to argue, you ****ing dildo. It's over - the damage is done. There are no alternatives. Just suck and more suck. We're just reeling in the aftermath now. If Texas had bailed, another major conference would probably have picked us up. You don't know how it would have played out anymore than I do. Or does taking pictures of clouds somehow qualify you as an expert in college football conferences? Give me a ****ing break.

The vast majority of us are pissed - clowns like you think it's great that they're still chained to Texas. It's not like I'm the only one who feels this way, but for some reason I'm the only one you aim your bipolar bullshit at. I'm sorry I offended you in a delicate spot, Zackipoo. If I send you some chocolates and a roll of film will that make it all better?

I have not only focused on you I think Laz is pretty much the same breed of clown that you are and said that outright. Don't worry though, that is just your victim mentality popping up again.

I am not acting like I knew everything about this situation which is why I am not assuming anything. See, you HOPE a major conference would have picked us up. With everything riding on that kind of decision you went with HOPE. Hilarity.

For someone talking about pride so much I find it funny that instead of just thinking we need to be a little better to beat Texas you want to run off to another conference with your tail between your legs because they are too tough. Pride, my ass.

And feel free to take all the photographer shots you want. I hope someday you can do what you love, set your own hours, and be your own boss. I really do.

|Zach| · 06-17-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Oh, I don't think so. Your recruiting base is still Missouri and Texas, or at least the players that the Texas schools don't want. I don't think Missouri's football program is hurt by this in the least. It would have been better if they had gotten into the Big 10, but it's no worse off than it was before.

High school kids don't care if one school's making $12 million a year or $15 million. They don't care if the president and chancellor had some awkward moments in press conferences. MU doesn't have to alter its recruiting areas, though with Nebraska joining the Big Ten, I'd suspect the Huskers will try to enhance its presence in St. Louis.

Frazod · 06-17-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Oh, I don't think so. Your recruiting base is still Missouri and Texas, or at least the players that the Texas schools don't want. I don't think Missouri's football program is hurt by this in the least. It would have been better if they had gotten into the Big 10, but it's no worse off than it was before.

You don't think recruiters from other schools won't play this up? It's not like this happened quietly. And even if the kids don't know/care what's going on, their parents probably will.

Plus, it's not like we ended last season on a positive note. Honestly, I really don't think getting slaughtered by an underdog team in a shitty bowl we got shafted into is any better than not going to a bowl at all.

I guess I should apologize in advance, my negatively will probably make Zackipoo cry some more.

WilliamTheIrish · 06-17-2010, 08:24 PM

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They don't care if the president and chancellor had some awkward moments in press conferences.

I can attest to this. Witness the Wefald/Weiser PC after Huggs left KSU.

Frazod · 06-17-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

I have not only focused on you I think Laz is pretty much the same breed of clown that you are and said that outright. Don't worry though, that is just your victim mentality popping up again.

I am not acting like I knew everything about this situation which is why I am not assuming anything. See, you HOPE a major conference would have picked us up. With everything riding on that kind of decision you went with HOPE. Hilarity.

For someone talking about pride so much I find it funny that instead of just thinking we need to be a little better to beat Texas you want to run off to another conference with your tail between your legs because they are too tough. Pride, my ass.

And feel free to take all the photographer shots you want. I hope someday you can do what you love, set your own hours, and be your own boss. I really do.

I guess you want the Royals to play the Yankees every night, too, because they're the best!

As for the realities of the inequities of college football, if you don't understand the massive unfair advantages a program like Texas has over Missouri, then I really can't help you. I guess if I'm not dumb enough to race a Corvette with my Impala, that means I have no pride too, right? THEY'RE BOTH CHEVROLETS, YOU bundle of sticks, HAVE YOU NO SENSE OF HONOR????? Hilarity, indeed. You're a regular laugh riot. I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN! Yeah, once every decade and a half or so. That kind of sucks for most people, but not you! I mean, 1997 was just yesterday, right?

As for your line of work, I really don't give a shit what you do, I just hope you're not as ****ing stupid doing it as you seem to be on this board.

Coach · 06-17-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I can attest to this. Witness the Wefald/Weiser PC after Huggs left KSU.

And look how it turned out now. Frank Martin.

Titty Meat · 06-17-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I think it's just a mindset for Mizzou and UNL fans. They just have it in their heads that they can't compete with UT. That's just not the truth.

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WilliamTheIrish · 06-17-2010, 10:05 PM

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Coach · 06-17-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

lol wut?

1-8 against Texas, Probie.

Pablo · 06-17-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

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**alanm** · 06-17-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

The Big 12 absolutely does not need anymore schools in their current state. I actually was happy to hear Beebe state that too. Adding an additional school from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, or Iowa does not help this conference, at all.

Actually they may just need 2 more schools. The Big 12 has 8 bowl slots to fill. After this season they will play a round robin schedule. The north teams will have a rougher go at it and I can see that maybe 6-7 teams in the Big 12 at most will become bowl eligible. The Big 12 will end up losing revenue. I wouldn't count on Texas sharing any of theirs.

salame · 06-17-2010, 10:49 PM

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**alanm** · 06-17-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

Once again... why the hatred towards Texas? What exactly did they do wrong here?

So they are the bad guy and deserve hatred on what grounds?

It's Nebraska's fault. They decided to go to a conference where money and television rights are shared equally and no one school is catered to. We're sorry.

|Zach| · 06-17-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

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