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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

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-30-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Michigan State (multiple) and Illinois have played for the NT w/in the last five years in basketball. Wisconsin has made the FF recently as well.

MSU has been to the FF three times in the last 5 years, haven't they?

Coach · 04-30-2010, 09:26 PM

So, they need 3 more teams. Move ISU, KU, and KSU with Missouri and Nebraska. Then that creates a East division and a West division.

Just thinking out loud anyways.
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|Zach| · 04-30-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

So, they need 3 more teams. Move ISU, KU, and KSU with Missouri and Nebraska. Then that creates a East division and a West division.
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Why do they need 3 more teams?

Mr. Laz · 04-30-2010, 09:27 PM

i don't give a shit about Mizzou ... don't care if we ever play them again tbh

what sucks is that this whole screwed up mess is because of all those assholes down in texas. Those bastards don't give a shit about the Big 12 or anything else. They will only stay in the Big 12 conference under their preferential financial terms. Mizzou and Nebraski leave it's all the same to them they will just add another couple schools that will do what they tell them to do ... Houston,TCU?

if they don't get the financial terms they want they will just create an all-Texas conference or some stupid shit like that.

Have i mention lately how much i hate the state of texas

you think if we sell Texas to mexico it will stop all those ants from creeping across the borders into America?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-30-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

MSU has been to the FF three times in the last 5 years, haven't they?

And 5 times in the last decade.

I know it'll be anathema to say, but they've had more college BB success than KU the last decade.

Coach · 04-30-2010, 09:28 PM

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Why do they need 3 more teams?

Was assuming if pitt, syracuse, and some other team weren't joining in the big 10 for a big 16 or something.
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BWillie · 04-30-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

i don't give a shit about Mizzou ... don't care if we ever play them again tbh

what sucks is that this whole screwed up mess is because of all those assholes down in texas. Those bastards don't give a shit about the Big 12 or anything else. They will only stay in the Big 12 conference under their preferencial financial terms. Mizzou and Nebraski leave it's all the same to them they will just add another couple schools that will do what they tell them to do ... Houston,TCU?

if they don't get the financial terms they want they will just create an all-Texas conference or some stupid shit like that.

Have i mention lately how much i hate the state of texas

you think if we sell Texas to mexico it will stop all those ants from creeping across the borders into America?

And w/ that, you can blame the management of the Big 12. They allowed Texas to gain too much power, and totally shunned schools like KSU, ISU, Missouri.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-30-2010, 09:30 PM

The Big 12 has two things going against it:

#1) It's not big enough, strong enough to compete with the genetic TV freak of the Big 10 and
#2) It's centered around that stinking cesspool Texas, that place I like to call Mexico North*

I apologize to all the Mexicans out there

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-30-2010, 09:31 PM

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It would be so interesting to read the real story of how this has unfolded behind the scenes. So many players...so many variables. Crazy shit.

I agree. To be clear, I don't begrudge MU or NU for the decision at all; seriously. I just think it could be pretty short-sighted, but Lord knows I've been wrong before. If the money is better at the moment....cool. I just wonder down the road though, if whatever remains of the Big 12 will actually do better. I wouldn't bet against it. Guess we'll see.

|Zach| · 04-30-2010, 09:32 PM

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I agree. To be clear, I don't begrudge MU or NU for the decision at all; seriously. I just think it could be pretty short-sighted, but Lord knows I've been wrong before. If the money is better at the moment....cool. I just wonder down the road though, if whatever remains of the Big 12 will actually do better. I wouldn't bet against it. Guess we'll see.

What is a hypothetical where it would.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-30-2010, 09:32 PM

It's about the money, but it's also about more than the sports money. There is more prestige involved in being a Big 10 school because of the academics.

RustShack · 04-30-2010, 09:32 PM

So this means the Big 12 wont have a championship game anymore?

Mr. Laz · 04-30-2010, 09:34 PM

congrats to MU and Neb ... they get to go to a conference and actually get a fair shake.

i'm jealous

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-30-2010, 09:35 PM

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So this means the Big 12 wont have a championship game anymore?

|Zach| · 04-30-2010, 09:36 PM

We'll keep it going.

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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04-30-2010, 09:27 PM	#34
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	i don't give a shit about Mizzou ... don't care if we ever play them again tbh what sucks is that this whole screwed up mess is because of all those assholes down in texas. Those bastards don't give a shit about the Big 12 or anything else. They will only stay in the Big 12 conference under their preferential financial terms. Mizzou and Nebraski leave it's all the same to them they will just add another couple schools that will do what they tell them to do ... Houston,TCU? if they don't get the financial terms they want they will just create an all-Texas conference or some stupid shit like that. Have i mention lately how much i hate the state of texas you think if we sell Texas to mexico it will stop all those ants from creeping across the borders into America? __________________
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04-30-2010, 09:30 PM	#38
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7289572	The Big 12 has two things going against it: #1) It's not big enough, strong enough to compete with the genetic TV freak of the Big 10 and #2) It's centered around that stinking cesspool Texas, that place I like to call Mexico North* I apologize to all the Mexicans out there __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7289572	It's about the money, but it's also about more than the sports money. There is more prestige involved in being a Big 10 school because of the academics. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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