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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

Reerun_KC · 09-05-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by teedubya

I'm fine with expanding the Big 12, as long as we don't extend invites to Bucknell, Bradley or Northern Iowa. :-)

Or Memphis...

teedubya · 09-05-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Or Memphis...

Hey, we own Memphis... they can join. lol

HolyHandgernade · 09-05-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosbonian

It only turned into a different discussion when you tried to make it sound like we were in the same boat as KU.

I don't think I ever said we were "in the same boat". In fact, I think I acknowledged several times that Missouri was in the better position. What I did say is that Mizzou's options may not be as plentiful as you might think. I will stand by that. The B1G has still not said word one about expanding and the SEC still has to decide if expansion is worth their while.

Crush · 09-05-2011, 01:12 PM

My sources are telling me that the SEC is looking at houses in Leawood.

HolyHandgernade · 09-05-2011, 01:13 PM

Al Bundy · 09-05-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Crush

My sources are telling me that the SEC is looking at houses in Leawood.

Robberies, murder, meth production and all other violent criminal activities will rise in Leawood if the SEC moves in.

Zebedee DuBois · 09-05-2011, 01:49 PM

I prefer KU MU and KSU to stay together. I have a GoodBadUgly tee shirt that doesn't have any holes in it yet.

**Saul Good** · 09-05-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Saul is doing nothing but digging, talking shit. Don't act like this is something other than that.

I did the same.

Pointing out that not one team in the middle of this thing is a basketball school isn't talking shit. It's just stating a fact.

**Saul Good** · 09-05-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Crush

My sources are telling me that the SEC is looking at houses in Leawood.

Bad news. The SEC got pulled over by Leawood cops 4 times this weekend.

eazyb81 · 09-05-2011, 02:46 PM

ku fans, have you seen this video of your AD yet? Seems like he doesn't have a clue as to what is going on.

http://www2.kusports.com/videos/2011/sep/03/34966/

eazyb81 · 09-05-2011, 02:46 PM

ku fans, have you seen this video of your AD yet? Seems like he doesn't have a clue as to what is going on.

http://www2.kusports.com/videos/2011/sep/03/34966/

Mr. Plow · 09-05-2011, 03:29 PM

This may have been thrown out there already, but just in case. I'm just hoping KU is one of them....

http://twitter.com/#!/PeteThamelNYT/statuses/110561896045879296

The Big East has reached out to multiple Big 12 universities and offered a soft landing in case Big 12 folds.

Mr. Plow · 09-05-2011, 03:32 PM

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/colle...ce=Post10Alpha

Big East could add Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri

With the Pac-12 on the verge of expanding to 16 teams and the SEC poised to add Texas A&M, officials on the presidential, athletic director and conference levels in the Big East, ACC and Big 12 have been burning up the phone lines over the last 72 hours.

The results of those talks could forever change the makeup of the Big East, The Post has learned.

According to multiple sources, the most likely scenario -- should Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas Tech leave the Big 12 for the Pac-12 -- would bring Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri to the Big East.

That would create a super conference with 20 schools playing all sports, including 12 FBS football members.

"Obviously we're monitoring the landscape," Big East commissioner John Marinatto told The Post. "We're very aware of the situation and will continue to do what's in the best interests of the Big East Conference."
Marinatto, who sources said sent an email to all of his conference presidents and athletic directors, would offer no specifics and declined to comment on any school. But the league, which faces crucial TV negotiations in November 2012, is looking to best position itself for those talks.

The 12-and-20 alignment would finally give the members that play football a sense of security. The basketball schools would somewhat begrudgingly accept 20 members, knowing it would ensure the league's survival by expanding the league's footprint into the Midwest.

But there are other scenarios that can't be ruled out.

Although Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany recently said in published reports the possible expansion of the Pac-12 does not change his league's approach or timetable for any expansion, several sources said the Big Ten is interested in Maryland of the ACC.

It's a long shot that Maryland, an ACC charter member, would leave that league, but money speaks louder than league affiliation these days.

If the ACC lost Maryland to the Big Ten and the SEC took an ACC program as its 14th member, a possible Big East-ACC "merger" would create an East Coast super conference.

When the Big 12 nearly lost five members to the Pac-12 last year, the Big East had an agreement in principle with Missouri, Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State. The Big East has since added TCU, making Iowa State expendable.

Missouri has dearly wanted an invite to the Big Ten, but one doesn't seem forthcoming.

The SEC might be interested in Missouri, which borders Arkansas, but sources told The Post Missouri sees a better cultural fit with the Big East than the SEC.

In order for the Big East to add a member, a three-quarters vote is needed.
TCU, which joins the league next season, does not have a vote.

That means 12 of 16 schools would have to approve the additions of Missouri, Kansas and Kansas State.

Brock · 09-05-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/colle...ce=Post10Alpha

Big East could add Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri

I'll have to check with Zach and see if the "dynamics of the conference" are right for such a move.

HolyHandgernade · 09-05-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

ku fans, have you seen this video of your AD yet? Seems like he doesn't have a clue as to what is going on.

http://www2.kusports.com/videos/2011/sep/03/34966/

Yeah, I saw people freakin' out about that. You know what it looked like to me? Like someone who just walked up or down a flight of stairs and is trying to catch his breath while answering a question. Only an idiot would draw a conclusion one way or the other based on that.

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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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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $10004900	ku fans, have you seen this video of your AD yet? Seems like he doesn't have a clue as to what is going on. http://www2.kusports.com/videos/2011/sep/03/34966/
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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $10004900	ku fans, have you seen this video of your AD yet? Seems like he doesn't have a clue as to what is going on. http://www2.kusports.com/videos/2011/sep/03/34966/
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Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $1777391	http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/colle...ce=Post10Alpha Big East could add Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri With the Pac-12 on the verge of expanding to 16 teams and the SEC poised to add Texas A&M, officials on the presidential, athletic director and conference levels in the Big East, ACC and Big 12 have been burning up the phone lines over the last 72 hours. The results of those talks could forever change the makeup of the Big East, The Post has learned. According to multiple sources, the most likely scenario -- should Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas Tech leave the Big 12 for the Pac-12 -- would bring Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri to the Big East. That would create a super conference with 20 schools playing all sports, including 12 FBS football members. "Obviously we're monitoring the landscape," Big East commissioner John Marinatto told The Post. "We're very aware of the situation and will continue to do what's in the best interests of the Big East Conference." Marinatto, who sources said sent an email to all of his conference presidents and athletic directors, would offer no specifics and declined to comment on any school. But the league, which faces crucial TV negotiations in November 2012, is looking to best position itself for those talks. The 12-and-20 alignment would finally give the members that play football a sense of security. The basketball schools would somewhat begrudgingly accept 20 members, knowing it would ensure the league's survival by expanding the league's footprint into the Midwest. But there are other scenarios that can't be ruled out. Although Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany recently said in published reports the possible expansion of the Pac-12 does not change his league's approach or timetable for any expansion, several sources said the Big Ten is interested in Maryland of the ACC. It's a long shot that Maryland, an ACC charter member, would leave that league, but money speaks louder than league affiliation these days. If the ACC lost Maryland to the Big Ten and the SEC took an ACC program as its 14th member, a possible Big East-ACC "merger" would create an East Coast super conference. When the Big 12 nearly lost five members to the Pac-12 last year, the Big East had an agreement in principle with Missouri, Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State. The Big East has since added TCU, making Iowa State expendable. Missouri has dearly wanted an invite to the Big Ten, but one doesn't seem forthcoming. The SEC might be interested in Missouri, which borders Arkansas, but sources told The Post Missouri sees a better cultural fit with the Big East than the SEC. In order for the Big East to add a member, a three-quarters vote is needed. TCU, which joins the league next season, does not have a vote. That means 12 of 16 schools would have to approve the additions of Missouri, Kansas and Kansas State.
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