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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

Basileus777 · 06-10-2010, 11:43 AM

TMZ outing this? Bizarro world.

chiefsnorth · 06-10-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

If it's a non con game, it will seem watered down.

Head to head is what rivalries are.

KU will be fine and will still schedule those games. Don't worry.

**DaKCMan AP** · 06-10-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

If it's a non con game, it will seem watered down.

BS. Many schools biggest rivals aren't in the same conference.

Sure-Oz · 06-10-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

BS. Many schools biggest rivals aren't in the same conference.

This

vailpass · 06-10-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Dude sure knows his football doesn't he?

Sure-Oz · 06-10-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

TMZ outing this? Bizarro world.

it's TMZ SPORTSSSsss

healthpellets · 06-10-2010, 11:55 AM

well thanks, dan.

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_...ases-statement

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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Commissioner Beebe releases statement
By David Ubben
ESPN.com

After one of its members officiallly left for the Pac-10, Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe released a statement on Thursday afternoon.

The Big 12 Conference has been informed that the University of Colorado has accepted an invitation to join the Pacific-10 Conference. I continue to work through the process that was agreed upon last week by our Board of Directors to address membership issues, and are working tirelessly towards the long-term viability of the Big 12.

Beebe's come under heavy criticism throughout the realignment process for making the conference appear reactive rather than proactive, among other things. This statement won't help that. But Beebe has maintained all along that the conference preferred to remain at 12 teams, rather than expand like the Big Ten or Pac-10.

He maintains he's done all he can do to save the conference, at least in its current form. He probably has. But as of this morning, he's officially failed.

Jerm · 06-10-2010, 11:56 AM

LACES OUT DAN!!!!

Mr. Laz · 06-10-2010, 11:58 AM

i see now that MU fans are starting to think they are going to the Big 10 again that the "MU arrogant jackass" monster is showing again.

**luv** · 06-10-2010, 12:00 PM

Did I just read something somewhere about OSU to PAC-10?

Mr. Laz · 06-10-2010, 12:00 PM

doesn't CU going to the pac-10 mean that there is no room for Baylor?

no Baylor, no Texas if the lawmakers in Texasland have anything to do with it.

**luv** · 06-10-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Did I just read something somewhere about OSU to PAC-10?

Eh, never mind. Still rumor.

healthpellets · 06-10-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Did I just read something somewhere about OSU to PAC-10?

sorta.

http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/10/oklaho...otball-big-12/

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Oklahoma State Next to Jump to Pac-10
Originally posted Jun 10th 2010 9:54 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are blazing a trail to the Pacific-10 Conference ... according to a source -- and leaving the future of the Big 12 Conference in serious jeopardy.

A source in the OK State athletic department tells TMZ Sports the move is a "done deal." The Pac-10 just made it official that Colorado is also jumping off the Big 12 ship.

We're told it's "just a matter of time" before the OK State announcement is also made. It's been rumored that Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M will also join the new super conference. Nebraska, it's widely believed, will go to the Big 10.

As for why this is all going down -- our source says "everyone wants a playoff system ... and this is the first step toward doing it."

kepp · 06-10-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

i see now that MU fans are starting to think they are going to the Big 10 again that the "MU arrogant jackass" monster is showing again.

I must have missed that post

chiefsnorth · 06-10-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

doesn't CU going to the pac-10 mean that there is no room for Baylor?

no Baylor, no Texas if the lawmakers in Texasland have anything to do with it.

I don't think so. They will still go. The politicians tried to intercede on Baylor's behalf but they wouldn't hold the whole thing up now over it, surely.

Supposedly Berkley was against then because they're a Baptist institution as well, I read somewhere.

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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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