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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

Frazod · 06-11-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Ok, whatever, carry on.

It just seems like a bit of an overreaction considering there are possibly four more spots to be filled.

It was an honest question. Make me believe this time will be different.

DJ's left nut · 06-11-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Mizzou isn't going to the SEC.

It just absolutely will not be happening.

If they get offered, they should.

It's not a bad geographic fit and while they'd get gangraped in football, they'd immediately be one of the stronger basketball programs in the conference.

****...I'm resigned to talking like a Beaker now.

I hate you so much, Jim Delaney.

kstater · 06-11-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

That's too bad i've grown to like you Mizzou fans. And Columbia doesn't look like a third world country like Manhattan.

Something tells me you've neither been to Manhattan nor a 3rd world country.

**KcMizzou** · 06-11-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

It was an honest question. Make me believe this time will be different.

You know I can't do that.

**alnorth** · 06-11-2010, 05:31 PM

That didn't take long. ESPN is now confident enough to say that Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State will go to the PAC 10 as soon as an offer is made.

Texas A&M is still deciding between the PAC 10 or the SEC, and they will be given only 72 hours after they get an offer. (as reported earlier, others elsewhere have said that if aTm chooses the SEC, then the PAC-10 will offer to Utah or Kansas)

Frazod · 06-11-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

If they get offered, they should.

It's not a bad geographic fit and while they'd get gangraped in football, they'd immediately be one of the stronger basketball programs in the conference.

****...I'm resigned to talking like a Beaker now.

I hate you so much, Jim Delaney.

I think if somebody asked me where I was from tonight, I'd say Arkansas.

FML

**DeezNutz** · 06-11-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

Why not just add TCU (better than Nebraska... academics and sports) and Houston (better than CU except in academics but is heading that way)

Move OU and Ok St to the North Division and call it a day. Or do we need to have a 16 team league to compete?

And allow Texas to form the Texas Network and all the North Division teams will get screwed just a bit harder.

It will be ****ing awesome! All TX, all the time!

**DeezNutz** · 06-11-2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

If they get offered, they should.

It's not a bad geographic fit and while they'd get gangraped in football, they'd immediately be one of the stronger basketball programs in the conference.

****...I'm resigned to talking like a Beaker now.

I hate you so much, Jim Delaney.

**** that. I'd rather go to the Big East; it's a stronger academic conference.

teedubya · 06-11-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

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WTF is that? Jesus... you can see the adults clapping in the background laughing.

DJ's left nut · 06-11-2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

I think if somebody asked me where I was from tonight, I'd say Arkansas.

FML

I'd consider Iraq.

Not a good day. Not a good day.

|Zach| · 06-11-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

If they get offered, they should.

It's not a bad geographic fit and while they'd get gangraped in football, they'd immediately be one of the stronger basketball programs in the conference.

****...I'm resigned to talking like a Beaker now.

I hate you so much, Jim Delaney.

Oh, I don't disagree with that. However it doesn't change that it will never ever happpen.

**the Talking Can** · 06-11-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by teedubya

WTF is that? Jesus... you can see the adults clapping in the background laughing.

i don't know, but i had to use it...

Titty Meat · 06-11-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kstater

Something tells me you've neither been to Manhattan nor a 3rd world country.

I've been to Manhattan it was a dump and i've been to Mexico. The only difference is people in Manhattan don't beg for money.

Frazod · 06-11-2010, 05:38 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_...atory-missouri

Get used to purgatory, Missouri

By David Ubben
ESPN.com

Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany followed his protocol, placing a call to Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe on Friday morning to notify him that they would be accepting Nebraska's application into the Big Ten.

Beebe had no further comments on Nebraska's departure, calling it "disappointing."

But Delany didn't mention another team looking for inclusion to the Big Ten, Missouri.

"My understanding is there aren't any other conference members considered by the Big Ten," Beebe said.

That's a big uh-oh in Columbia for a school that's turned the Forgotten Four into the Forlorn Five over the course of the past week. Missouri may end up getting a Big Ten invite when the conference makes its next move toward expansion, something Delany said could happen in the future. But Delany, altering his previously stated timeline, shows just how badly he wanted the Huskers in his league.

"We were ready to move more quickly when this opportunity arose,” he said.

But it also shows that Missouri won't be placed on the fast track for membership. And if five Big 12 South teams split for the Pac-10 next week, Missouri's position in the league will only become more awkward. With the Big Ten still in play, don't expect Missouri to fully commit to the other four teams whose best bet include a partnership with the Mountain West Conference, Conference USA, or obliterating the Big 12 for a move to the Big East.

"When 'the dust settles,' Mizzou will be in a strong position nationally," athletic director Mike Alden said in a statement. "We don't know the timeline of all of these activities, so your patience and commitment is appreciated."

Alden has a lot of faith, and he should. As the head of the athletic department, he has to. He didn't place any qualifiers on that statement. But the second half is more telling: Missouri may still have to abide by the Big Ten's original timeline.

In short, Missouri's future could be in limbo through 2010 and into next year. How far -- and if it ends -- is up to Delany.

Delany apologized on Friday for leaving schools unsure of their future. Clearly, Missouri falls under that umbrella.

Nebraska chancellor Harvey Perlman pointed to comments from Missouri "not fully supportive of the Big 12" as a reason for leaving, and it was a good one. That's not going to change until an opportunity to join the Big Ten is completely off the table.

Missouri deserves a good amount of blame in a Big 12 breakup, too, but unlike Kansas and Kansas State, they can't fully commit to a cleanup -- however that ends up looking.

If Missouri spends the next six to 12 months riding the fence between committing to the remaining members of the Big 12 and positioning itself for an invitation to the Big Ten, its relationship with schools like Kansas and Kansas State will only splinter further. And unless that invitation to apply arrives in the end, Missouri better get used to a whole lot of awkwardness.

DJ's left nut · 06-11-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

i don't know, but i had to use it...

It's like a rorschach test - people see in it what they want to see.

I see a pretty damn good reason to never vote Democrat, myself.

But that's just me.

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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alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	That didn't take long. ESPN is now confident enough to say that Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State will go to the PAC 10 as soon as an offer is made. Texas A&M is still deciding between the PAC 10 or the SEC, and they will be given only 72 hours after they get an offer. (as reported earlier, others elsewhere have said that if aTm chooses the SEC, then the PAC-10 will offer to Utah or Kansas) __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-556615	http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_...atory-missouri Get used to purgatory, Missouri By David Ubben ESPN.com Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany followed his protocol, placing a call to Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe on Friday morning to notify him that they would be accepting Nebraska's application into the Big Ten. Beebe had no further comments on Nebraska's departure, calling it "disappointing." But Delany didn't mention another team looking for inclusion to the Big Ten, Missouri. "My understanding is there aren't any other conference members considered by the Big Ten," Beebe said. That's a big uh-oh in Columbia for a school that's turned the Forgotten Four into the Forlorn Five over the course of the past week. Missouri may end up getting a Big Ten invite when the conference makes its next move toward expansion, something Delany said could happen in the future. But Delany, altering his previously stated timeline, shows just how badly he wanted the Huskers in his league. "We were ready to move more quickly when this opportunity arose,” he said. But it also shows that Missouri won't be placed on the fast track for membership. And if five Big 12 South teams split for the Pac-10 next week, Missouri's position in the league will only become more awkward. With the Big Ten still in play, don't expect Missouri to fully commit to the other four teams whose best bet include a partnership with the Mountain West Conference, Conference USA, or obliterating the Big 12 for a move to the Big East. "When 'the dust settles,' Mizzou will be in a strong position nationally," athletic director Mike Alden said in a statement. "We don't know the timeline of all of these activities, so your patience and commitment is appreciated." Alden has a lot of faith, and he should. As the head of the athletic department, he has to. He didn't place any qualifiers on that statement. But the second half is more telling: Missouri may still have to abide by the Big Ten's original timeline. In short, Missouri's future could be in limbo through 2010 and into next year. How far -- and if it ends -- is up to Delany. Delany apologized on Friday for leaving schools unsure of their future. Clearly, Missouri falls under that umbrella. Nebraska chancellor Harvey Perlman pointed to comments from Missouri "not fully supportive of the Big 12" as a reason for leaving, and it was a good one. That's not going to change until an opportunity to join the Big Ten is completely off the table. Missouri deserves a good amount of blame in a Big 12 breakup, too, but unlike Kansas and Kansas State, they can't fully commit to a cleanup -- however that ends up looking. If Missouri spends the next six to 12 months riding the fence between committing to the remaining members of the Big 12 and positioning itself for an invitation to the Big Ten, its relationship with schools like Kansas and Kansas State will only splinter further. And unless that invitation to apply arrives in the end, Missouri better get used to a whole lot of awkwardness.
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