Big 10 Report: Conference Realignment

[Mr. Laz]

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

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Wickedson

What's with you dude? Why the venom?

I have no interest in KU going to the Big 10 and butting heads every week with big time established football programs.

Missouri is going to get their ass kicked in football for the next 20 years. Sorry to break that too you.

You thought the Navy loss was bad?

And after the call...he's holding nothing but an eight high.

[DeezNutz]

The Rime of the Ancient Wildcat.

[Sam Hall]

I love tradition. Imagine how jacked up I will be to see Nebraska play Ohio State and Michigan.

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

Yes. Because Mizzou has really been getting its ass handed to it by Big 10 teams these past few years.

yes you've been beating Illinois. Congrats. They are the creme de la creme of the Big 10.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

Yes. Because Mizzou has really been getting its ass handed to it by Big 10 teams these past few years.

mu should fare pretty decently; but you're essentially swapping UT and OU for OSU and Michigan. The results should be similar.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Wickedson

What's with you dude? Why the venom?

I have no interest in KU going to the Big 10 and butting heads every week with big time established football programs.

Missouri is going to get their ass kicked in football for the next 20 years. Sorry to break that too you.

You thought the Navy loss was bad?

Somebody explain this to me.

Look at Kansas City and St. Louis. These areas are loaded with athletes. MU hasn't been a national power because they've simply never tried. For years MU has been content with cruising along and getting wins where they can.

Now with the additional money that the Big 10 would bring them, MU is poised to take a major step forward in terms of prestige and, more importantly, commitment.

Tell me how the hell MU, the only major school in a fairly large state, is going to be a doormat for Purdue. Or Michigan State. Hell, we thump Illinois every year already. Why can't MU take a major step forward and run with the big dogs in the Big 10?

The logistics are there, the potential is there.

There's a shitload to be excited about in Tiger nation right now. You ask why the venom? Because I've got a bunch of damn Beakers right now trying to piss in my cornflakes instead of facing reality. Alden and Deaton outmaneuvered the shit out of Perkins, etc... and now is a great time to be a Tiger on account of it.

This would be huge, HUGE for not only a school that I attended, but for the community in which I reside.

You'll have to excuse me if I have little patience for all the deluded Beakers that want to come in here and obfuscate in order to make themselves feel better about being a red-headed stepchild.

[kcpasco]

KU is gonna get what they deserve

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by Wickedson

yes you've been beating Illinois. Congrats. They are the creme de la creme of the Big 10.

Whoa. Strawman.

What teams would prevent MU from being at least middle of the pack.

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Well, then I can promise you that we'll be the happiest "losers" in the country. Mizzou fans and alumni should loath the greatly increased academic affiliation and additional revenue streams going into the university to further improve overall quality.

Great, maybe it will help you add to that one track national title you have.

Good luck!

[Pants]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

That local tradition began getting nailed as soon as Texas and co. joined our conference (and we promptly dropped all records and etc from our previous conference.

I'd be OK with ku getting a ride to the Big Ten. Too bad kSU is chained around your neck.

As it is, I'm sure you all will do OK in the MWC...

I don't think KSU has anything to do with KU not being invited to the B10. It's just that we don't have anything to offer in terms of big markets for the BTN. I mean, I don't have any facts, that's just what I understand from reading all the articles.

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by kcpasco

KU is gonna get what they deserve

More Championships?

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

The Rime of the Ancient Wildcat.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Wickedson

Great, maybe it will help you add to that one track national title you have.

Good luck!

http://www.thewambulance.com/

[KcMizzou]

Somebody's bitter.

[Bambi]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Somebody explain this to me.

Look at Kansas City and St. Louis. These areas are loaded with athletes. MU hasn't been a national power because they've simply never tried. For years MU has been content with cruising along and getting wins where they can.

Now with the additional money that the Big 10 would bring them, MU is poised to take a major step forward in terms of prestige and, more importantly, commitment.

Tell me how the hell MU, the only major school in a fairly large state, is going to be a doormat for Purdue. Or Michigan State. Hell, we thump Illinois every year already. Why can't MU take a major step forward and run with the big dogs in the Big 10?

The logistics are there, the potential is there.

There's a shitload to be excited about in Tiger nation right now. You ask why the venom? Because I've got a bunch of damn Beakers right now trying to piss in my cornflakes instead of facing reality. Alden and Deaton outmaneuvered the shit out of Perkins, etc... and now is a great time to be a Tiger on account of it.

This would be huge, HUGE for not only a school that I attended, but for the community in which I reside.

You'll have to excuse me if I have little patience for all the deluded Beakers that want to come in here and obfuscate in order to make themselves feel better about being a red-headed stepchild.

I just don't get why you're angry. Enjoy it.

I hope you do well, believe me. I have a ton of MU friends and having never won anything they are sick and tired of it.

Remember you're getting Notre Dame in there too. It's gonna be big time schools bashing heads every weekend.

I think a reason for some of these delays is that some of these big schools might not be too thrilled about having to play super bowl level games every week. Sometimes you need to cruise with some smaller outfits.