It's Official: Colorado to Pac-10

[dbackjon]

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--The Pacific-10 Conference announced today that the University of Colorado at Boulder has accepted an invitation to join the Conference as its 11th member, the first new member since July 1, 1978.

"This is an historic moment for the Conference, as the Pac-10 is poised for tremendous growth. The University of Colorado is a great fit for the Conference both academically and athletically and we are incredibly excited to welcome Colorado to the Pac-10," said Commissioner Larry Scott.

"On behalf of The University of Colorado students, faculty, alumni and fans, we are proud to accept this invitation from the Pac-10 and join the most prestigious academic and athletic conference in the nation, " said Philip P. DiStefano, chancellor of CU-Boulder.

"The University of Colorado is a perfect match - academically and athletically - with the Pac-10," said University of Colorado President Bruce D. Benson, "our achievements and aspirations match those of the universities in the conference and we look forward to a productive relationship."

Commissioner Scott, Chancellor DiStefano, President Benson, CU Board of Regents Chairman Steve Bosely and CU Athletics Director Mike Bohn and others will hold an official press conference on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. MT at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo.

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[dgreco]

lets see how long it takes for all the other announcements to start coming out.

[T-Dog]

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State should follow. The Texas schools still need to decide which three will go and what will happen to the fourth school. Best case scenario for them is that A&M goes to the SEC so the other three can go to the Pac 16.

[bandl]

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State should follow. The Texas schools still need to decide which three will go and what will happen to the fourth school. Best case scenario for them is that A&M goes to the SEC so the other three can go to the Pac 16.

From what I've read very recently, Baylor is not a part of any Texas package, despite their 'pull' in the Texas legislature. So Texas A&M to the SEC, Texas and Texas Tech to the Pac-10, and who gives a shit about Baylor. I could be wrong though, but seriously, what does Baylor have to offer these other conferences other than being just another bottom-feeder like they are in the Big 12?

[dbackjon]

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State should follow. The Texas schools still need to decide which three will go and what will happen to the fourth school. Best case scenario for them is that A&M goes to the SEC so the other three can go to the Pac 16.

From what I've read very recently, Baylor is not a part of any Texas package, despite their 'pull' in the Texas legislature. So Texas A&M to the SEC, Texas and Texas Tech to the Pac-10, and who gives a shit about Baylor. I could be wrong though, but seriously, what does Baylor have to offer these other conferences other than being just another bottom-feeder like they are in the Big 12?

Apparently, the California schools are balking at Baylor - they don't want a super religious school in the Pac 10, especially one that is a) anti-gay and b) headed by Ken Starr.

[andy7171]

Colorado will DOMINATE Pac10 basketball.

[dbackjon]

Colorado will DOMINATE Pac10 basketball.

those extra ones are for you, Tabitha

[bandl]

From what I've read very recently, Baylor is not a part of any Texas package, despite their 'pull' in the Texas legislature. So Texas A&M to the SEC, Texas and Texas Tech to the Pac-10, and who gives a shit about Baylor. I could be wrong though, but seriously, what does Baylor have to offer these other conferences other than being just another bottom-feeder like they are in the Big 12?

Apparently, the California schools are balking at Baylor - they don't want a super religious school in the Pac 10, especially one that is a) anti-gay and b) headed by Ken Starr.

I didn't know they had religion in Texas, the bunch of heathens. Interesting.
Maybe I'm focusing too much on the athletic portion of it all (you know, since we're talking about sports here ), but Baylor has NOTHING to offer these conferences in any of the major sports. Maybe women's basketball...baseball (right?)...some other small-time sports....but certainly not in football or men's basketball.

[bandl]

Colorado will DOMINATE Pac10 basketball.

those extra ones are for you, Tabitha

Hold up, you can't call me Tabitha unless you're a JOO.
Well, you are gay....same thing, I suppose.

[dbackjon]

Apparently, the California schools are balking at Baylor - they don't want a super religious school in the Pac 10, especially one that is a) anti-gay and b) headed by Ken Starr.

I didn't know they had religion in Texas, the bunch of heathens. Interesting.
Maybe I'm focusing too much on the athletic portion of it all (you know, since we're talking about sports here ), but Baylor has NOTHING to offer these conferences in any of the major sports. Maybe women's basketball...baseball (right?)...some other small-time sports....but certainly not in football or men's basketball.

Both basketball teams are good - but football sucks. They don't bring in a big market, either

[bandl]

I didn't know they had religion in Texas, the bunch of heathens. Interesting.
Maybe I'm focusing too much on the athletic portion of it all (you know, since we're talking about sports here ), but Baylor has NOTHING to offer these conferences in any of the major sports. Maybe women's basketball...baseball (right?)...some other small-time sports....but certainly not in football or men's basketball.

Both basketball teams are good - but football sucks. They don't bring in a big market, either

The men's basketball team has certainly improved over the past few years under Drew, but up until 2007/2008, they hadn't even been invited to the NCAA tourney since 1987/1988 and hadn't won a single game in the NCAA Tourney since 1949/1950 (and just so you know, I'm not counting the NIT). So they are good right now, and we'll see if that continues or if Drew leaves for a bigger school (Michigan State???) but they haven't amounted to anything for a long, long time.

[dbackjon]

Both basketball teams are good - but football sucks. They don't bring in a big market, either

The men's basketball team has certainly improved over the past few years under Drew, but up until 2007/2008, they hadn't even been invited to the NCAA tourney since 1987/1988 and hadn't won a single game in the NCAA Tourney since 1949/1950 (and just so you know, I'm not counting the NIT). So they are good right now, and we'll see if that continues or if Drew leaves for a bigger school (Michigan State???) but they haven't amounted to anything for a long, long time.

Agreed - if Drew leaves, they will sink back into mediocrity. Of course, they may be competitive in the C-USA

[ASUMountaineer]

Colorado will DOMINATE Pac10 basketball.

Hey, someone has to. Washington can't "dominate" forever. Pac-10 basketball will certainly get a bump out of Texas, OK, OK State, A&M, and Tech...

[BlackFalkin]

They don't bring in a big market, either

Denver?

They already have 8..

Los Angeles (2nd largest Market in U.S.)
Oakland
San Francisco
Tucson
Phoenix
Portland
Seattle
Spokane

[bandl]

They don't bring in a big market, either

Denver?

Why would Denver give a shit about Baylor?

[BlackFalkin]

Denver?

Why would Denver give a shit about Baylor?

My mistake Guy, I bet you just jizzed in your shorts being so excited to correct me....

[bandl]

Why would Denver give a shit about Baylor?

My mistake Guy, I bet you just jizzed in your shorts being so excited to correct me....

Not at all, I was just messing with you since dbj and I were so quick to take this conversation from Colorado to Baylor. Otherwise, I couldn't care less about ya

[BlackFalkin]

My mistake Guy, I bet you just jizzed in your shorts being so excited to correct me....

Not at all, I was just messing with you since dbj and I were so quick to take this conversation from Colorado to Baylor. Otherwise, I couldn't care less about ya

Yea just shut up how about that..

[GannonFan]

From what I've read very recently, Baylor is not a part of any Texas package, despite their 'pull' in the Texas legislature. So Texas A&M to the SEC, Texas and Texas Tech to the Pac-10, and who gives a **** about Baylor. I could be wrong though, but seriously, what does Baylor have to offer these other conferences other than being just another bottom-feeder like they are in the Big 12?

Apparently, the California schools are balking at Baylor - they don't want a super religious school in the Pac 10, especially one that is a) anti-gay and b) headed by Ken Starr.

Come on, they would take in Saudi Arabia Wahabbi St., jihad and all, even with Bin Laden as the Provost, if it brought in significant money. They don't want Baylor because Baylor brings nothing to the table in terms of extra revenue. Money matters.

[SUUTbird]

Looks like the dominoes are starting to fall, hear is the start of the conference shakedown :

DENVER (AP)—The college sports landscape began a much-anticipated shift Thursday with the University of Colorado accepting an invitation to join the Pac-10.

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[Ursus A. Horribilis]

Looks like the dominoes are starting to fall, hear is the start of the conference shakedown :

DENVER (AP)—The college sports landscape began a much-anticipated shift Thursday with the University of Colorado accepting an invitation to join the Pac-10.

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[SUUTbird]

Ah well apologies for the double post

[SuperHornet]

Why is there this assumption that TX would take Tech vice the ATMs with them?

[dbackjon]

Topics merged

[BlackFalkin]

Baylor sucks, doesnt have a market, doesnt bring crap, so why add them... Im with Gannonfan