Strong "rumors" that PITT will be joining BIG TEN

[Fishhead]

Interesting

This could become a reality by weeks end.

[jgray]

I thought the time table for the Big Ten search team was something like 18 months. If this is true, that time frame has been blown out of the water.

[podunk]

i thought ND was going to get the nod

[harlee71]

Not a big 10 fan, but I thought there would be more upside with Syracuse.

[Fieldysnuts44]

Pitt will get their ass handed to them in the Big 10

[podunk]

Pitt will get their ass handed to them in the Big 10

no doubt

[Deuce]

I was hoping for Cinci, Iowa St., Mizzou.

[username474]

Pitt will get their ass handed to them in the Big 10

Put down the pipe and back away slowly.

[MartinBlank]

Pitt's football team may not dominate, but their hoops team will be among the very best.

If Pitt makes this move----things are going to get interesting.

What does the Big East do in football?

Do they try and make a move for East Carolina?

The Big East football days may be numbered which could have a domino affect.

There are rumblings about Boise State to the Pac-10, and perhaps TCU and Utah into the Big 12.

It is going to be wild.

[goblue12]

http://frankthetank.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/the-big-ten-expansion-index-a-different-shade-of-orange/

This explains just about everything.

Don't know why they are adding Pittsburgh seeing how they are the 3rd best team we can get (Texas and ND won't join). I'm guessing this is nothing but an internet rumor from a Pittsburgh fan who would give his left nut to be in the Big Ten.

As for the Big East, they'll add either ECU, Memphis, or UCF and move on.

[MartinBlank]

http://frankthetank.wordpress.com/20...ade-of-orange/

This explains just about everything.

Don't know why they are adding Pittsburgh seeing how they are the 3rd best team we can get (Texas and ND won't join). I'm guessing this is nothing but an internet rumor from a Pittsburgh fan who would give his left nut to be in the Big Ten.

As for the Big East, they'll add either ECU, Memphis, or UCF and move on.

This is no rumor.

Rivals Radio talked about it all morning.

Mike and Mike on ESPN talked about it.

There is a tenative meeting between the Big 10 and Pitt officials scheduled for next week., this is going to happen pretty fast.

Now the Big 10 can have their championship football game.

[jjgold]

Pitt will fit in there, I do not think football wise they will be a huge factor though.

[goblue12]

This is no rumor.

Rivals Radio talked about it all morning.

Mike and Mike on ESPN talked about it.

There is a tenative meeting between the Big 10 and Pitt officials scheduled for next week., this is going to happen pretty fast.

Now the Big 10 can have their championship football game.

You were saying?
Big Ten source refutes Pitt expansion report

February 1, 2010 11:32 AM | No Comments

By Teddy Greenstein

Erroneous reports such as this one from sports radio host Ben Maller have surfaced that claim that Pittsburgh is set to join an expanded Big Ten.

Apparently, the original source was a few student-athletes at Pitt who tweeted about a meeting during which Big Ten expansion was brought up -- or, more likely, not brought up.

Bottom line, a source at the conference reiterated to the Tribune on Monday that the Big Ten will adhere to the timetable it laid out in December: a 12-to-18 month period of analysis. The league will then determine whether it wants to expand and, if so, how many schools it will invite to the party.

[THEGREAT30]

So, they are just gonna leave the Big East and jump into the Big Ten in the middle of conference play?

[Regul8er]

I think Notre Dame makes the most sense, especially with them being an independent in football. Would make things much easier, and makes more sense geographically as well.

[whatsgood5]

Pitt will get their ass handed to them in the Big 10

Maybe in football, but not in basketball

[gcarp707]

I am not sure what ND's big deal is about not wanting to join? Anyone know?

[whatsgood5]

I am not sure what ND's big deal is about not wanting to join? Anyone know?

My guess is maybe money related or they like being able to schedule whatever games they want. That's just a guess though.

[TheAccountant]

ND turned Big 10 invite down a while back, and continues to maintain they will not join. They want to stay independent so they do not have to split money with a conference - their popularity allows them to make a lot more money remaining independent.

Rumors I heard at Pitt were that the invite, if it was to be extended to Pitt (which is a big "if") it would be for Pitt to join the Big 10 for football only, and not basketball.

[whatsgood5]

They want to stay independent so they do not have to split money with a conference - their popularity allows them to make a lot more money remaining independent.

Makes a lot of sense to stay independent then, thanks for the info

[Cougar Bait]

I love Pitt, and I think they would be a great fit in the Big 10. They need more teams that run the ball 45 times a game between the tackles.

[TheAccountant]

I love Pitt, and I think they would be a great fit in the Big 10. They need more teams that run the ball 45 times a game between the tackles.

Ughhh I have watched them literally run the ball straight down the middle with Deon Lewis 15 times straight...first like 10 drives of Cincy game were like that

[jgiun1]

SWEET IF IT HAPPENS.....

[whatsgood5]

Ughhh I have watched them literally run the ball straight down the middle with Deon Lewis 15 times straight...first like 10 drives of Cincy game were like that

Deon Lewis is a fukking stud. And if I remember correctly, the kid is still a freshmen, Im anxious to see what he's able to do this year...