MizzouBob77

It's an absolute smokescreen. The only southern team he'd like is UT. Who else is available? Answer: No one. Delaney is going about this correctly, which is no surprise. The dude is smart... look at what he's done with the Big 10 and their network; they were bottom or the barrel just a few years ago. Now, they're rolling. From my sources, they're just waiting on trying to talk UT or ND into the deal. Nothing is official, which is why Jimmy Boy can talk through his teeth and say nothing is happening. I don't know that this is true... but on our MU Rivals site, our publisher thinks they'll make an announcement by July. Now, I think that's a tad early, but we'll see. I really think the Big 10 wants ND, and they'll do everything they can to get them, including putting this on hold... after all, what's a few more months... even if its 8 or so. In the long run, it's well worth it.

By the way, sorry about screwing up the title. It should read, "What We're Hearing about Expansion..." Chalk it up to me being tired. Have a good night.

Here's what I've heard from some of my inside sources (and I worked in MU's AD for some time). Mizzou Nebraska Rutgers and Syracuse will all be a part of the new Big 10 (or whatever it will be called). The reason why there's been no announcement is they're still trying to recruit ND or UT to join the party. The conference doesn't want a public rejection; thus, everything is hush hush until they get their answer from those two programs. Personal thought... no way UT goes. We know those clowns. It's more likely that they'll start their own network. In fact, an article just came out in which their AD stated as much. They have so many TV sets in their state; I don't blame them. It would make sense for ND to join. I know they have a nice little package. But with every year, their prestige slips. Kids these days have no idea how good they used to be. And with most of their rivals in the Big 10, it would make sense. In all likelihood, they could over time make as much. I don't know that NBC will continue to reup their TV contract... considering their numbers slip every year. If ND and UT decline, I have no confirmation who else is being discussed. I'm thinking Pitt. Thought I'd further stoke the conversation. Either way, I'm looking forward to continuing our rivalry in the new conference.

Curtis hanging with All American Danario Alexander. He'll be seeing you boys next year on the field. http://twitpic.com/t5539

I'd be perfectly happy watching Mizzou win out and finish with 9 wins and watch you guys catch the beating in the Championship game. The Championship game has done nothing but worsen our bowl game the last two years.

Wow. Thanks guys for not taking nut shots. I have a lot of NU friends They're great people. They're being kind, considering I did the same the last two year. But I though that here I would get my ass reemed, but you haven't. NU, fo rthe most part, has classy fans. Congrats. I expect to see you play UT this december.

Thanks, Denver. Tonight hurts bad. BUt sh#t happens. I guess our boys just aren't big time ready. Can't lose a game like that in th e4th quarter. Damn. One day, I thouhgt we'd have a solid program.

You guys played one hell of a game. I wish we would have played minus the weather. But great job handling it and bouncing back. I hope you guys slip up a few times and lose a few, so my team can get back, but I don't see it. I'll give Bo some credit. Blaine got frustrated at the end, and that was the difference. Still, I think the next two years will be interesting. Have a good nigth, and take care.

Or when you lose 3/4 of this board will... ...blow up and I will have to restrain myself from logging in. Man can they just play the game already, tomorrow will be a long day...waiting for the 8pm kickoff Thankfully, I have two Cardinals games in between to eat up some of the dead time. Tomorrow is going to be an awesome sports day; Blues home opener is tomorrow, too. I still can't believe the Blues took both games in Sweden from my Wings. I'm still gonna blame it on the Jet lag... The new ownership has done an incredible job rebuilding this Blues team. I don't think they're a cup contender yet, but in a few years, when these youngsters mature a bit, they'll be dangerous.

Who was it? EDIT: Nevermind. Found it. What an interesting concept for a website. Never heard of it, until this post.

The Cubs have done the same, though. And how relevant are they, really? The Cubs are very relevant. They've been competing for the division every year for more than a decade now. Are they as relevant as the Cardinals? That's the point. We're comparing Huskers:Tigers and contrasting that with Cardinals:Cubs. I bleed Cubbie Blue and all, and I recognize the Cards as our "rivals," but in a realistic discussion of relevance, the Cubs aren't on the same page as the Cardinals. How many Central titles have the Cards won this decade? How many World Series titles? It's not even comparable. You and I have two very different definitions of relevant. Relevance to me means current competitiveness. Either way, it's a moot argument.

Well, it's Columbia. You will NOT find an NU bar. But the places I mentioned should be civil.

The Cubs have done the same, though. And how relevant are they, really? The Cubs are very relevant. They've been competing for the division every year for more than a decade now.

You know how you Cardinals fans feel about Cubs fans? All the division titles you've won, all the World Series, and the Cubs have won... nada? That feeling you get when Cubs fans try to pump up their team as relevant is the same feeling Husker fans get when Missouri does the same kind of boasting. You will never see me say the Cubs are better than the Cards at anything. We're not. We suck, and a few recent years of above-average play doesn't obviate that. Maybe that helps with the perspective thing. Oh, I get it. In terms of history, MU has a loooooong way to go before ever getting close to NU's tradition. I fully admit that going on the stadium tour in Lincoln was extremely cool. And you all should be very proud of it, which I know you are. It's very much the same way I am of my Cards. I can't tell you how many people compare going to a Cardinals game like watching an NU game. Polite, knowledgable fans who make up a sea of red. All that good stuff aside, I still hate the Cubs. It was bred in my DNA. And I fully admit; they've had some stretches where they've been better... it sucks, especially considering I have many Cub fan friends. But we never argue history... Just the now. Relating that to college football, you'll never see me argue our two programs. I would be an idiot to do that. However, I do feel we have the better program (AT THIS MOMENT). Things can quickly change. It looks like Bo's doing a good job of steering the ship in teh right direction.

How can an expert pick against the Rams?? Too bad they are my team too.. Cards on the other hand need to lose to my Dodgers. Thursday could be a really bad day for you when Nebraska and the Dodgers win.. Atleast hopefully Nebraska!! Go Big Red Ha! Hey, man! The glory days of the Greatest Show was some of the most fun I've ever had! And I remember getting pissed when people would criticize those teams. And at least you're a Dodgers fan... not a damn Cubs fan, like it seems many Nebraskans are. Although, don't take it too personally when we take care of you (yet again) in the playoffs. Too much Carpenter. Too much Wainwright. Too much Pujols.