Other Sports Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment - Page 117

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

kepp · 06-07-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

I know you won the last Orange Bowl, that's about it.

Isn't this the same argument you make for ku football?

vailpass · 06-07-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

I know you won the last Orange Bowl, that's about it. There are only a few national powerhouses in football and Iowa is not one of them. There are only a few national powerhouses in basketball and KU is one of them.

KU guy is sad and getting sadder. This whole nobody-wants-us thing is really getting to some of you.

Alright, I'll not argue with the redheaded step children any longer.

WilliamTheIrish · 06-07-2010, 03:22 PM

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This is hilaritarded,...

Thread over/

Bambi · 06-07-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Just becasue your school has no football program is no reason to be ignorant of college football in general. I get that recent events have made KU fan a little bitter but come on, you really don't know anything about Iowa football?

I know you guys got Christian Ballard from Lawrence Free State!

He's good

vailpass · 06-07-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

Isn't this the same argument you make for ku football?

Leave them alone man, they are apparently in deep state of butthurt.

Pants · 06-07-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

Isn't this the same argument you make for ku football?

I make no arguments for KU football. The only times I bring up the Orange Bowl is when I'm discussing our relative schools' successes. I have no illusions about KU's national standing in football.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 06-07-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

I see a quote form source that appears to be a personal blog that says ND is paid $9 million/year by NBC. Where does the rest of the $28 million come from?

Speculation on the part of a professor does not equal a credible source.

How am I supposed to know?

You asked where I got the numbers. There they are.

And FWIW, if you want to classify the claims of a man who's been involved in TV negotiations with NBC in the past, and says the reported number is low, be my guest.

I don't see a reason not to take his word for it. He's been closer to it than anyone who ever written anything on the subject.

Hell, here's a quote that says NBC pays ND $15M:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/sp...1sandomir.html

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NBC is paying about $15 million a year in the current deal, enough to help fund most of the reported $18 million Notre Dame must pay to buy out Weis’s contract.

Id the New York Times a legit enough source for you?

Frazod · 06-07-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

KU guy is sad and getting sadder. This whole nobody-wants-us thing is really getting to some of you.

Alright, I'll not argue with the redheaded step children any longer.

Hey fanboy, if Iowa goes back in the toilet, will you revert to being a full time Bronco troll again?

vailpass · 06-07-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Hey fanboy, if Iowa goes back in the toilet, will you revert to being a full time Bronco troll again?

Shouldn't you be concentrating on getting tantric so you don't throw up while banging your fat chicks?

Pants · 06-07-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

KU guy is sad and getting sadder. This whole nobody-wants-us thing is really getting to some of you.

Alright, I'll not argue with the redheaded step children any longer.

You either haven't read any of my posts or you're just saying this because you have no logical come back from what I said. Or both. You can laugh all you want, I'm not bitter or jaded about any of this, I realize money rules the world and I understand the reasons behind B10 extending (or about to extend) invites to MU and Nebraska. I won't let you make reeruned statements without calling you out, however.

vailpass · 06-07-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

How am I supposed to know?

You asked where I got the numbers. There they are.

And FWIW, if you want to classify the claims of a man who's been involved in TV negotiations with NBC in the past, and says the reported number is low, be my guest.

I don't see a reason not to take his word for it. He's been closer to it than anyone who ever written anything on the subject.

Hell, here's a quote that says NBC pays ND $15M:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/sp...1sandomir.html

Id the New York Times a legit enough source for you?

One source you quote says $9million, one says $15 million, somehow somewhere you came up with a figure for $28 million.
Which is it?
http://citationmachine.net/

vailpass · 06-07-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

You either haven't read any of my posts or you're just saying this because you have no logical come back from what I said. Or both. You can laugh all you want, I'm not bitter or jaded about any of this, I realize money rules the world and I understand the reasons behind B10 extending (or about to extend) invites to MU and Nebraska. I won't let you make reeruned statements without calling you out, however.

Sure.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 06-07-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Espn OTL

"The Big 10 is only talking to Notre Dame right now and will wait for an answer from them before moving on to MU/Neb"

"Law makers in Texas are moving to force Baylor link to Texas in any move"

Then they'll be waiting a while, IMO.

I'm with DeArmond on this one. The ONLY way Notre Dame goes anywhere is if it's to a super-conference. They aren't going alone.

**luv** · 06-07-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Shouldn't you be concnetrating on getting tantric so you don't throw up while banging your fat chicks?

I think you and badgirl should hook up. You're both obsessed with fat people.

**ChiTown** · 06-07-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I think you and badgirl should hook up. You're both obsessed with fat people.

pot, kettle and black

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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