Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 522

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

LiveSteam · 08-29-2011, 11:22 PM

**Bugeater** · 08-29-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

Less like a car wreck and more like a Nebraska fan circle jerk. Of course you guys don't really care.

Yeah, because Sam, LiveSteam and Billay reflect the views of all Husker fans.

LiveSteam · 08-29-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Yeah, because Sam, LiveSteam and Billay reflect the views of all Husker fans.

What are you saying here?

|Zach| · 08-29-2011, 11:28 PM

Let loose the dogs of war!

Sam Hall · 08-29-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Yeah, because Sam, LiveSteam and Billay reflect the views of all Husker fans.

I saw that comment after he posted it. I didn't think it was worth responding to. He's correct that we don't really care, but like I said, it's hard to not look at the wreckage. This continues to be a national story. It's been impossible to ignore.

LiveSteam · 08-29-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

I saw that comment after he posted it. I didn't think it was worth responding to.

When the Big NOTHING disbands. Bugs will be dancing a jig just like all Husker fans.

Crush · 08-30-2011, 05:19 AM

Hopefully the Big 10 will open its doors, otherwise Mizzou to the SEC would be the best case scenario.

LiveSteam · 08-30-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Crush

Hopefully the Big 10 will open its doors, otherwise Mizzou to the SEC would be the best case scenario.

I dont see either happening

|Zach| · 08-30-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

I dont see either happening

You also thought that the B12 was going to vote out Texas though.

What you see doesn't align well with reality.

LiveSteam · 08-30-2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

You also thought that the B12 was going to vote out Texas though.

What you see doesn't align well with reality.

I said they would. Or I said they should?

Dr. Gigglepants · 08-30-2011, 06:38 AM

I wonder what the SEC time table will be for expanding to 14. Have they said anything about being willing to play for a year with 13 teams? If not, they will have to move fast so another school (hopefully MU) can get its shit straight before next season. As far as a move to the SEC, with aTm going first, it should keep our Texas pipeline open, as well as lock down the state of Missouri. As long as Pinkel keeps getting the good QB's we should have no problem being competitive in the SEC.

Logistically speaking, I assume aTm would go to the West - LSU, UM, MSU, Auburn, Bama, Arky. Hypothetically, would we go East? If so, I want, or "would the whole thing with a bib." Why does everyone think we'd stand no chance against UF, GA, SC, Vandy, TN, and UK?

**Saulbadguy** · 08-30-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

What are you saying here?

He's calling you an idiot, pal.

LiveSteam · 08-30-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

He's calling you an idiot, pal.

Once again way to be on top of it

eazyb81 · 08-30-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

I said they would. Or I said they should?

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense really. I mean why wouldn't the other Big 12 schools kick out Texas and lose the viewership, recruits, and revenue they bring in?

I will take a wild guess that you were not a Finance major at Nuhbraska.

|Zach| · 08-30-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

I said they would. Or I said they should?

ahem

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

In the end,which is just weeks if not days away. Texas gets voted out. Texas lawyers try to sue the remaining schools. Its the Texas way.
NO WAY IN HELL TEXAS MAKES IT AS AN INDEPENDENT pillowbiter

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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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Dr. Gigglepants Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Casino cash: $22400	I wonder what the SEC time table will be for expanding to 14. Have they said anything about being willing to play for a year with 13 teams? If not, they will have to move fast so another school (hopefully MU) can get its shit straight before next season. As far as a move to the SEC, with aTm going first, it should keep our Texas pipeline open, as well as lock down the state of Missouri. As long as Pinkel keeps getting the good QB's we should have no problem being competitive in the SEC. Logistically speaking, I assume aTm would go to the West - LSU, UM, MSU, Auburn, Bama, Arky. Hypothetically, would we go East? If so, I want, or "would the whole thing with a bib." Why does everyone think we'd stand no chance against UF, GA, SC, Vandy, TN, and UK?
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