Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 519

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

**Saulbadguy** · 08-26-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

The conference is in shambles. NOTRE DAME IS NOT COMING TO SAVE THE DAY!!!! I dont care how much $jack you throw at them IT AINT HAPPENING!!!

Maybe we can get Creighton.

LiveSteam · 08-26-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Maybe we can get Creighton.

OVER MY DEAD BODY

They gonna be good this year.

**Saul Good** · 08-26-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

The conference is in shambles. NOTRE DAME IS NOT COMING TO SAVE THE DAY!!!! I dont care how much $jack you throw at them IT AINT HAPPENING!!!

What does that have to do with the fact that you're still part of the proletariat in the Big 1G?

duncan_idaho · 08-26-2011, 09:12 AM

The Big 12 will stay together as long as Texas and OU want it to.

As long as that's the case, it's the conference I'd rather be in as a Missouri fan. I think aTm is going to regret going SEC. They're trading one master (Texas) for one just as bad (Bama). Have fighting it out with Arkansas to see who the third-best team in your own division is every year.

The Texas-independent stuff is overblown, IMO. What happens to all the Longhorns OTHER sports if football goes indy? Big 12 schools won't schedule them in hoops, baseball, etc. And those sports DO matter to the Texas athletic department.

The Big 12 is a good setup for Texas, especially if the Longhorns can entice BYU (likely). Notre Dame is likely a pipe dream, but that would absolutely stabilize the Big 12 if it happened. BYU by itself is enough to keep things pretty stable.

LiveSteam · 08-26-2011, 09:13 AM

Do you really wanna lose to ND ever year. They wouldn't suck for long in the Big 12.
I could always find 1 or 2 reason not to kill my self after a loss to Texas. Life wouldn't be worth living after losing to ND.

LiveSteam · 08-26-2011, 09:13 AM

Do you really wanna lose to ND ever year. They wouldn't suck for long in the Big 12.
I could always find 1 or 2 reason not to kill my self after a loss to Texas. Life wouldn't be worth living after losing to ND.

**Saulbadguy** · 08-26-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Do you really wanna lose to ND ever year. They wouldn't suck for long in the Big 12.
I could always find 1 or 2 reason not to kill my self after a loss to Texas. Life wouldn't be worth living after losing to ND.

Lose to Notre Dame? They aren't that great. They are like Texas A&M.

LiveSteam · 08-26-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Lose to Notre Dame? They aren't that great. They are like Texas A&M.

Not after they join the Big 12 & open up Texas recruiting. ND wouldnt suck for long.
Lot of outlets are saying ND should be in the mix this year.

Bambi · 08-26-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Wickedson can't see anything that isn't right in front of his face. The shifting NCAA landscape is going to hit you like freight train.

Of course you are a front runner so you will just act like you aren't into sports as much. You pretty much have already laid the groundwork for that bitch move.

Get over yourself dude. No one comments or laughs at your jokes.

Go play with your camera.

Al Bundy · 08-26-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

While I agree with your conclusion on ND, why would having their own network be the reason they would not join the Big 12?

ND, just like every school, likes $$$$$. Their NBC contract is less than what most BCS conference teams receive now. If they joined the Big 12, they could increase their annual revenue by $15-20MM.

Texas would be number 2 in their own conference.

duncan_idaho · 08-26-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Not after they join the Big 12 & open up Texas recruiting. ND wouldnt suck for long.
Lot of outlets are saying ND should be in the mix this year.

ND is receiving preseason hype because... well... its ND.

ND's Texas recruiting would improve some, but they still would be the farthest away, in the coldest climate, and with the fewest girls on campus.

They still would have academic standards that would limit them. They still would have the honor code.

They would be a new recruiting rivals, but I don't think they're going to roll in and take their pick of the litter. If aTm goes SEC and the Big 12 doesn't break up, it's going to hurt the Aggies' Texas recruiting.

LiveSteam · 08-26-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Negreppedson

Get over yourself dude. No one comments or laughs at your jokes.

Go play with your camera.

I bet he's10 to 1 with

compared to you

Pants · 08-26-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowl

Texas would be number 2 in their own conference.

Naw.

Bambi · 08-26-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowl

Texas would be number 2 in their own conference.

n following? yes....

Texas is a huge base. It's top 10 but not top 5. Those spots still belong to OSU, ND, Bama, Florida, maybe Penn St or Michigan

LiveSteam · 08-26-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Negreppedson

n following? yes....

Texas is a huge base. It's top 10 but not top 5. Those spots still belong to OSU, ND, Bama, Florida, maybe Penn St or Michigan

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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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duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $-1899692	The Big 12 will stay together as long as Texas and OU want it to. As long as that's the case, it's the conference I'd rather be in as a Missouri fan. I think aTm is going to regret going SEC. They're trading one master (Texas) for one just as bad (Bama). Have fighting it out with Arkansas to see who the third-best team in your own division is every year. The Texas-independent stuff is overblown, IMO. What happens to all the Longhorns OTHER sports if football goes indy? Big 12 schools won't schedule them in hoops, baseball, etc. And those sports DO matter to the Texas athletic department. The Big 12 is a good setup for Texas, especially if the Longhorns can entice BYU (likely). Notre Dame is likely a pipe dream, but that would absolutely stabilize the Big 12 if it happened. BYU by itself is enough to keep things pretty stable. __________________ "You gotta love livin', cause dying is a pain in the ass." ---- Sinatra
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LiveSteam The Constitutional Choo choo Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: homeof43conferencetitles Casino cash: $-1454568	Do you really wanna lose to ND ever year. They wouldn't suck for long in the Big 12. I could always find 1 or 2 reason not to kill my self after a loss to Texas. Life wouldn't be worth living after losing to ND. __________________ Progressivism.. The Politically Correct way of saying "I'm a Communist slash Nazi" depending on what the issue of the day is?
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08-26-2011, 09:13 AM	#7776
LiveSteam The Constitutional Choo choo Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: homeof43conferencetitles Casino cash: $-1454568	Do you really wanna lose to ND ever year. They wouldn't suck for long in the Big 12. I could always find 1 or 2 reason not to kill my self after a loss to Texas. Life wouldn't be worth living after losing to ND. __________________ Progressivism.. The Politically Correct way of saying "I'm a Communist slash Nazi" depending on what the issue of the day is?
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