Missouri – Page 2

Missouri may get off the dime

Charlie Springer 1 min read October 18, 2011October 18, 2011

The University of Missouri appears about ready to shed the shackles of inertia, indecisiveness and resistance to change that brought the forces of conference realignment to a crawl for a couple of weeks. Pete Thamel of the New York Times reports that the UM Board of

Conference Expanson Football

The rudderless ship of conference expansion

Charlie Springer 1 min read October 10, 2011October 11, 2011

Funny how quickly optimism turns to pessimism in the never ending saga of conference expansion and realignment. A positive note for the University of Louisville one minute is replaced seconds later by a frustratingly negative report from the same source. Day after day, week after

Football

Conference expansion in a Land of Make Believe

Charlie Springer 1 min read September 6, 2011September 7, 2011

Once upon a time the college football landscape in America made sense. Athletic conferences consisted largely of universities within easily identifiable geographic boundaries or regions. Lots of natural rivalries, relatively easy weekend trips for games on the road. Contrast those days with some of the

Basketball

UK fans squirm with Louisville in SEC expansion discussion

Charlie Springer 1 min read August 15, 2011August 15, 2011

Now the Associated Press is reporting that “a source” is saying the University of Louisville “makes the most sense to join the SEC.” We have to assume that the AP has a lot of respect for this particular source because there are others indicating Florida

Football

Notre Dame: Texas Of The Big East

Charlie Springer 1 min read June 14, 2010June 14, 2010

Was everyone paying attention when Notre Dame forcefully confirmed over the weekend that one of its priorities is preserving the Big East Conference? The league has reportedly scheduled a conference call later this week with the school presidents and athletic directors to discuss conference expansion

Big East

Go West Big East

Charlie Springer 0 min read June 11, 2010June 11, 2010

If it’s true that the Big East is in conversations with some of the betrayed members of the Big 12 Conference, there are some exciting times ahead for University of Louisville fans. One can easily identify with playing schools like Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri and

Basketball

Possible Solution For Recruiting Abuse

Charlie Springer 1 min read March 26, 2010March 26, 2010

As the road to the Final Four winds its way to Indianapolis, speculation is rampant about a vehicle loaded with elephants. Media analysts, however, usually focus on the agility of the beasts on board, ignoring how the collection was assembled. Kentucky is an overwhelming favorite

Vincent on Kenny Payne milking University of Louisville?: “I believe Kenny is n over his head. I believe he is not getting much from his staff, particularly the…”
Vincent on Kenny Payne milking University of Louisville?: “I believe Kenny is n over his head. I believe he is not getting much from his staff, particularly the…”
Norman R Parker on Kenny Payne milking University of Louisville?: “The Final Four?! Four wins would be more accurate.”
Norm Parker on Kenny Payne milking University of Louisville?: “Not invested in content…looking to be annoying.”
Norm Parker on Kenny Payne milking University of Louisville?: “Ignore it…obviously a UK fan.”
Norm Parker on Kenny Payne milking University of Louisville?: “You are so societally-cognitively challenged my retort is simplified so as to aid in your comprehension: You are incarcerated, uneventfully,…”
Patrick Crady on Opposing view: Payne needs time to fix Louisville basketball: “First of all, with all due respect, this article is terrible. Sure, this team needs some guards but we have…”