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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

CaliforniaChief · 09-01-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

ISU would finish dead last in that division. Moo U fans should be milked and not herd.

RustShack · 09-01-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

ISU would finish dead last in that division. Moo U fans should be milked and not herd.

Yeah, besides the fact they beat Nebraska and Minnesota last year.

Oh and don't forget about the fact they will beat Iowa this year. You heard it here folks. In Kinnick the Cyclones will walk away with the W.

CaliforniaChief · 09-01-2010, 04:56 PM

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Yeah, besides the fact they beat Nebraska and Minnesota last year.

Oh and don't forget about the fact they will beat Iowa this year. You heard it here folks. In Kinnick the Cyclones will walk away with the W.

What's funny is that if you guys actually beat Iowa and lose the rest of your games, you'd all consider it a successful season.

That's the difference between the Cyclones and the Hawkeyes.

RustShack · 09-01-2010, 05:02 PM

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What's funny is that if you guys actually beat Iowa and lose the rest of your games, you'd all consider it a successful season.

That's the difference between the Cyclones and the Hawkeyes.

Yeah, funny thing is thats not true at all. Breaking news: Dan McCarney isn't Iowa States coach anymore.

CaliforniaChief · 09-01-2010, 05:09 PM

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Yeah, funny thing is thats not true at all. Breaking news: Dan McCarney isn't Iowa States coach anymore.

If you're trying to argue that Iowa State is anywhere near Iowa in terms of their football program, you're and idiot.

Iowa's coming off another appearance in a BCS Bowl, a win. You won in the Insight.com bowl.

Could Iowa State beat Iowa? Sure, anything's possible. Likely? No.

RustShack · 09-01-2010, 05:13 PM

I think your the ****ing idiot for somehow getting Iowa State is a better Program out of that.

CaliforniaChief · 09-01-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

I think your the ****ing idiot for somehow getting Iowa State is a better Program out of that.

vailpass · 09-01-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

I think your the ****ing idiot for somehow getting Iowa State is a better Program out of that.

Clone fan gone wild!! You go boy!!

vailpass · 09-01-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

If you're trying to argue that Iowa State is anywhere near Iowa in terms of their football program, you're and idiot.

Iowa's coming off another appearance in a BCS Bowl, a win. You won in the Insight.com bowl.

Could Iowa State beat Iowa? Sure, anything's possible. Likely? No.

Moo U gives us trouble every year. Going into the season ranked top 10 is never good for us.

You see where frigging Wegher has left the team? Knocked up some chick, rumor is she is an athlete. Now his head is all messed up. I'm hearing it's his second kid from two different mothers. The nickname some of my friend's are using for him is funny.

Got my tix for the Iowa-Arizona tilt on 9/18. I'm nervous about that one as well but looking forward to seeing the swarm invade the desert.

BWillie · 09-01-2010, 05:29 PM

To be honest w/ you though, if it wasn't for Nebraska in the North. I could potentially see ISU winning the North this year. That division blows. I would pick Missouri over ISU in that case, but at least ISU would have a shot.

CaliforniaChief · 09-01-2010, 05:29 PM

Did Veisha start already?????

Well either way, the FFA vs. Future MD's game is always entertaining.

And like I said, it's entirely possible that Iowa State will pull off an upset. But it's more likely than not that in the end, Iowa's superior talent and depth will carry the day.

vailpass · 09-01-2010, 05:31 PM

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Did Veisha start already?????

Well either way, the FFA vs. Future MD's game is always entertaining.

And like I said, it's entirely possible that Iowa State will pull off an upset. But it's more likely than not that in the end, Iowa's superior talent and depth will carry the day.

Veisha? Nice! I visited a buddy during Veisha back in the day. Watched them set their porch couch on fire and launch it into the street where is was frigging run over by a pick up truck full of dudes throwing full beer cans to people. Guess times have changed since then huh?

RustShack · 09-01-2010, 05:32 PM

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To be honest w/ you though, if it wasn't for Nebraska in the North. I could potentially see ISU winning the North this year. That division blows. I would pick Missouri over ISU in that case, but at least ISU would have a shot.

Unless theres a major injury to a position outside RB and WR(about the only two positions with depth), Iowa State has a shot this year with or without Nebraska and even with one of the hardest schedules in the nation. ISU will at least go to another bowl game this year.

RustShack · 09-01-2010, 05:43 PM

OK my reasoning real quick. Coach Paul Rhoads- Bleeds Iowa State and athletes want to play with him. OC Herman- Built a top five offense at Rice and brings that spread here(that offense didn't take off until his second year there, and its his second year here). DC Burnham, constantly had one of the top defenses at South Florida.

This last year he brought in one of the best recruiting classes(on paper) ISU has had... and so far this year he has already had a lot of commits(which even though it isn't rare for most schools, it just doesn't happen for us).

RustShack · 09-01-2010, 05:44 PM

ISU is on the rise! Iowa was in this stage once before.

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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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BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1238759	To be honest w/ you though, if it wasn't for Nebraska in the North. I could potentially see ISU winning the North this year. That division blows. I would pick Missouri over ISU in that case, but at least ISU would have a shot.
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CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10705899	Did Veisha start already????? Well either way, the FFA vs. Future MD's game is always entertaining. And like I said, it's entirely possible that Iowa State will pull off an upset. But it's more likely than not that in the end, Iowa's superior talent and depth will carry the day.
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09-01-2010, 05:43 PM	#7409
RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $3136954	OK my reasoning real quick. Coach Paul Rhoads- Bleeds Iowa State and athletes want to play with him. OC Herman- Built a top five offense at Rice and brings that spread here(that offense didn't take off until his second year there, and its his second year here). DC Burnham, constantly had one of the top defenses at South Florida. This last year he brought in one of the best recruiting classes(on paper) ISU has had... and so far this year he has already had a lot of commits(which even though it isn't rare for most schools, it just doesn't happen for us). __________________
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RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $3136954	ISU is on the rise! Iowa was in this stage once before. __________________
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