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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 · 08-30-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

He's a "CoMo".

KU ball fan. Iowa fball fan.

Technically, that's a "Saul". (not Saul G)

BWillie · 08-30-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

http://www.work.chiefsplanet.com/BB/...d.php?t=165761

Thats right, I predicted KU's success that year, everybody mocked. And I was right, as usual

A year where they went like 5-7 and I still followed them! But I jumped on the bandwagon just for the Orange Bowl year right!

**Saulbadguy** · 08-30-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

Maybe I should post photos of myself in 2003 when I lived by Kinnick stadium for 3 years in a row? LOL you guys crack me up

Do you work in the insurance field? Just checking.

WilliamTheIrish · 08-30-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Technically, that's a "Saul". (not Saul G)

Yea, Saul was the original.

**Saulbadguy** · 08-30-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Yea, Saul was the original.

Nope. Dartgod.

WilliamTheIrish · 08-30-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

Thats right, I predicted KU's success that year, everybody mocked. And I was right, as usual

A year where they went like 5-7 and I still followed them! But I jumped on the bandwagon just for the Orange Bowl year right!

Yes. You predicted and were correct. No thread for that 5-7 season. That must have the event horizon where you became a hawkJeye.

BWillie · 08-30-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Why would it bother you if ND joined the UT12?

I would love if ND would join either the B1G or Big 12, would prefer the Big 12 because that conf. is f*****

WilliamTheIrish · 08-30-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Nope. Dartgod.

Damn... That's right. The Nubb/MUtt.

BWillie · 08-30-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Yes. You predicted and were correct. No thread for that 5-7 season. That must have the event horizon where you became a hawkJeye.

You are just proving my point that I was not a bandwagon KU fan. I followed them during those bad years before the orange bowl how does that make me bandwagon? Everybody was saying they'd be a less than .500 team that Orange Bowl year.

**Saulbadguy** · 08-30-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

You are just proving my point that I was not a bandwagon KU fan. I followed them during those bad years before the orange bowl how does that make me bandwagon? Everybody was saying they'd be a less than .500 team that Orange Bowl year.

Please answer my question.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-30-2011, 09:12 PM

I don't understand why ND isn't in the Big 10(12)

Brock · 08-30-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I don't understand why ND isn't in the Big 10(12)

What would that do for ND?

eazyb81 · 08-31-2011, 06:17 AM

Latest update from Chip Brown:

http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1258387

I can't stop laughing at the thought of Texas fans not being able to watch their first two games on TV.

If Va Tech is the 14th SEC team, that keeps the dominoes falling. The ACC would need to replace them - do they look to the Big East? If so, do they try to expand to 14 to maintain strength in the conference and match the SEC?

If so, does that dismantle the Big East AND provide the catalyst for ND to finally join a conference? Where do the other Big East teams go? Big 12? Big Ten?

All I know is I'm waiting for LiveSteam's opinion, and then assuming the opposite.

Bambi · 08-31-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Latest update from Chip Brown:

http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1258387

I can't stop laughing at the thought of Texas fans not being able to watch their first two games on TV.

If Va Tech is the 14th SEC team, that keeps the dominoes falling. The ACC would need to replace them - do they look to the Big East? If so, do they try to expand to 14 to maintain strength in the conference and match the SEC?

If so, does that dismantle the Big East AND provide the catalyst for ND to finally join a conference? Where do the other Big East teams go? Big 12? Big Ten?

All I know is I'm waiting for LiveSteam's opinion, and then assuming the opposite.

I'd trade Texas A&M for BYU in a heartbeat. A team that actually wins bowl games and much better basketball program.

Very nice.

WilliamTheIrish · 08-31-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

You are just proving my point that I was not a bandwagon KU fan. I followed them during those bad years before the orange bowl how does that make me bandwagon? Everybody was saying they'd be a less than .500 team that Orange Bowl year.

Don't sweat it. It's a time honored tradition for CP to have wagoneers. Enjoy it.

And wear the Jeter jersey proudly.

04-30-2010, 08:41 PM
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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BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	I don't understand why ND isn't in the Big 10(12)
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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $9984900	Latest update from Chip Brown: http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1258387 I can't stop laughing at the thought of Texas fans not being able to watch their first two games on TV. If Va Tech is the 14th SEC team, that keeps the dominoes falling. The ACC would need to replace them - do they look to the Big East? If so, do they try to expand to 14 to maintain strength in the conference and match the SEC? If so, does that dismantle the Big East AND provide the catalyst for ND to finally join a conference? Where do the other Big East teams go? Big 12? Big Ten? All I know is I'm waiting for LiveSteam's opinion, and then assuming the opposite.
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