My conference tidbit

[weR138]

Not trying to say anything bad about the OP but is it confirmed anywhere that both harkin and grassley were at our game saturday? With all that is going on seems like that would get some press.

Who in the press would care?

[cyclones500]

Of all the possible changes that could be made, what could be "good" for ISU? Going to the Big East is not a better option and going to the Big Ten is not going to happen. Only change that could be considered good out of this scenario is the Big 12 staying together while adding more teams and ISU continuing to take a share of that pie.

Going to the Big East beats joining the MWC, but I suppose I agree with you and others that a BE move doesn't seem "better than all right" (unless some kind of stability move is taking shape w/ that conference as well). And I'm not holding my breath about the Big Ten, although I continue to think it makes sense geographically and somewhat academically, if not $-wise.

As for the Big 12, I can't see it being stable in the long run, even if it did expand to 14 or 16. So unless there's a long-term vision that unifies the schools and somehow balances the Texas power position (what that would entail, I haven't a clue), it doesn't seem like ISU's best possible scenario revolves around the conference staying together.

Better than being left out in the cold, certainly, but it would just delay the process.

[Klubber]

My bold prediction...Missouri, KSU, KU, and ISU join the Big 10 to form the first 16 team football conference, Texas goes independent, and the remainder of the Big 12 south schools either join the SEC or Pac 12.

K-State doesn't have the academics to get into the Big Ten.

[weR138]

K-State doesn't have the academics to get into the Big Ten.

Neither does Nebraska.

[cyclonepower]

i am sure Grassley was at the game saturday, he is a huge UNI fan

[Klubber]

Neither does Nebraska.

Good point. I guess in the world of conference realignment, there are no rules set in stone.

[SC Cy]

As for the Big 12, I can't see it being stable in the long run, even if it did expand to 14 or 16.

If the Big 12 expands, the conference will be stable. The exit fees and contracts will be as solid as a rock. Teams wouldn't come to a conference that isn't stable.

[cydsho]

Not trying to be alarmist, but if true this was probably not meant to be discussed on a message board? Do we want to risk a missouri mistake like last year and screw something up?

[Clonefan94]

Not trying to be alarmist, but if true this was probably not meant to be discussed on a message board? Do we want to risk a missouri mistake like last year and screw something up?

The mistake Missouri made was showing their hand thinking they had the royal flush. Turns out it was just 4 of a kind and Nebby had the royal Flush. As long as this doesn't deteriorate into "We are going to "X" conference," Or, "We are sick of this and looking to get out of the Big XII now." I don't see how there can be any harm in it. With pretty much every reported scenario putting ISU without a home to land in BCS wise, everyone in the Big XII would be idiots to think ISU hasn't at least made a few phone calls.

Again, as long as it doesn't go into conference specifics I don't see how it could be an issue. Missouri's problem was telling the world they were going to the big 10 before anyone had invited them.

[Clone96]

is it confirmed anywhere that both harkin and grassley were at our game saturday?

Well, I did see Grassley at the Volleyball game Sat., so at least he was there.

[Clone9]

So Grassley is confirmed many times...how about Harkin?

[Tre4ISU]

I will say this and I have no idea if it actually means anything or not:

I can't find it right now but I was reading something from a Michigan blog (A very large blog with very connected people running it) very early on in this realignment stuff. This was back when maybe the B1G was going to add another team. Now, remember, this guys is connected and he doesn't just spew stuff out at the second he hears it. If I remember correctly, the possible teams that could potentially come were Nebraska, Rutgers, Pitt, Mizzou, and ISU. Those may not all be correct, but I know ISU was one of them. Of course, he thought ISU would be ridiculous to add (which at that time it would have been) but that doesn't take away the fact that ISu was thrown out there. ISU isn't just a program that comes up in realignment conversation. Take all of that for what it's worth, but I don't think there is zero chance we could get to the Big Ten. It's not a great chance, but it's something.

[weR138]

Not trying to be alarmist, but if true this was probably not meant to be discussed on a message board? Do we want to risk a missouri mistake like last year and screw something up?

This is an honest question; What news outlet would care? It's been BonerJamz 2011 for local hacks hoping that ISU would be demoted and clearly the national media has us being left out if they're talking about us at all.

I don't see anyone caring if it's true or not.

[Doctor]

Not trying to be alarmist, but if true this was probably not meant to be discussed on a message board? Do we want to risk a missouri mistake like last year and screw something up?

I ask Dr. L if the Big XII would survive and all he would say was "change is good" and "we will be more than just alright." He's 87 and sharp as a tack and is NUTS about ISU. Quietly given millions upon millions. While telling me this, his smile was one of great satisfaction. You can take this or leave it but it made me feel a whole lot better.


Yeah, I can see how an 87 year old alum who smiled with great satisfaction and said, "Change is good. We will be more than all right," could really screw things up.

[Rickybaby]

This is the best news regarding this. I agree with the posters here given the senators involvement and the OP's comments I can think of only 2 solutions: the B12 expands and becomes stable or it completely collapses and we end up being picked up by the B10. Either one would be good.