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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

**Saulbadguy** · 09-07-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

C'mon, guys. You can't hold that against KU fans. Even we know that Fescoe is an idiot.

The reason Fescoe still has a job is KU fans, so yes, we can hold it against them.

Mr. Laz · 09-07-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

C'mon, guys. You can't hold that against KU fans. Even we know that Fescoe is an idiot.

he is such a doofus

Mr. Laz · 09-07-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

wtf is KU supposed to do?

we have no leverage....no one gives a shit about KU until UT/OU make moves...

some nerd at a bar pestering a hot chick...yeah, that works

KU admins better be networking their asses off behind the scene so that when the shoe does drop they will be a phone call away from next dibs.

**Saulbadguy** · 09-07-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

KU admins better be networking their asses off behind the scene so that when the shoe does drop they will be a phone call away from next dibs.

At worst, you guys will end up in the Big East.

That's not all that bad.

Reerun_KC · 09-07-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

The reason Fescoe still has a job is KU fans, so yes, we can hold it against them.

WOW just when I think you couldnt one up yourself... You pull this jewel out of your hat...

That is almost as bad as saying KK is the voice and spokes person of KSU's athletic dept.

Coogs · 09-07-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

some nerd at a bar pestering a hot chick...yeah, that works

Sometimes the nerd gets the hot chick. Depends on the approach. But this much is probably a given... no approach... no hot chick.

**Saulbadguy** · 09-07-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

WOW just when I think you couldnt one up yourself... You pull this jewel out of your hat...

That is almost as bad as saying KK is the voice and spokes person of KSU's athletic dept.

I have no problem with that, really.

Reerun_KC · 09-07-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I have no problem with that, really.

Pants · 09-07-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Coogs

Sometimes the nerd gets the hot chick. Depends on the approach. But this much is probably a given... no approach... no hot chick.

I'm sure approaches were made on all fronts.

ArrowheadHawk · 09-07-2011, 10:23 AM

I just got this from KU:

Dear Jayhawk:

Amid the latest round of conference realignment discussions, I want all KU alumni to know that Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Dr. Sheahon Zenger, KU athletics director, are aggressively pursuing the best possible outcome for KU. As the chancellor expressed yesterday, they will continue to keep our community informed.

The unsurpassed loyalty of the Jayhawk Nation is one of KU's greatest assets. Thanks for all you do to strengthen KU.

Rock Chalk!

Kevin J. Corbett, c’88
President
kcorbett@kualumni.org

Reerun_KC · 09-07-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pants

I'm sure approaches were made on all fronts.

What advantage does KU have by waiting around for the conference to fold?

**Bearcat** · 09-07-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

At worst, you guys will end up in the Big East.

That's not all that bad.

They'll get the 6-8:40 spot on Big Monday, so that's cool...

eazyb81 · 09-07-2011, 10:25 AM

http://www.mizzou2sec.com/

Pants · 09-07-2011, 10:26 AM

BGL worries me way more than Zenger, I'm not going to lie. I don't think that woman was cut out for this mess.

/missing Hemenway

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-07-2011, 10:27 AM

Dear Texas A&M,

Welcome to the best conference in collegiate sports. Please bring your Texas viewers, black gold monies, and Texas recruits.

Sincerely,

SEC

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