It's Official: Colorado Buffaloes To the Pac-10!
by Bob_Bell on Jun 10, 2010 9:21 AM MDT
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According to the Boulder Daily Camera and Neil Woelk, the Colorado Buffaloes are set to announce their acceptance of a Pac-10 invite:
It's a done deal.
The University of Colorado will announce at an 11 a.m. Friday press conference that the school will leave the Big 12 and join the Pac-10.
Multiple sources confirmed the deal to the Camera early Thursday, and league officials are scheduled to be in Boulder on Friday for the announcement.
The new league will have at least 12 teams, and likely 16. Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are also still on the Pac-10's docket, and most observers believe those schools are also ready to make the move to West Coast-based conference. The expanded conference would likely debut in time for the 2012 football season.
Colorado officials have spent the week working behind the scenes to make sure the school was part of the Pac-10's expansion plans. The deal was finalized Wednesday after CU's board of regents gave athletic director Mike Bohn the go-ahead to secure an invitation at a meeting Tuesday night in Denver.
Speculation has mounted for the last week that Colorado would be part of the Pac-10's massive expansion. The Camera reported last week that CU would be part of a six-team deal that would also include Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.
Here is the Pac-10 press release:
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Love the move
I voted #2 just in case they go with the Pac 16 but only 2 divisions instead of the 4 “pods”.
So happy, don’t care if only Utah comes along or the big group we are going
it'll be divisions
Pods will never happen
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by David Piper on Jun 10, 2010 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Pods? you have now peaked my interest.
I know they will break up the Pac/Midwest 16 into 2 8 team divisions but Mr. bombers how would you create 4 pods? I am curious to see how that wouold work.
If Duke ever built a Cameron Outdoor Stadium, it would be Autzen.
See my comment
here. About 15 comments down.
by spencer peaty on Jun 10, 2010 10:51 AM MDT up reply actions
thanks
Interesting theory. Hell if we end up getting 16 teams that scenerio could be a possibility, but more than likely the 2 8 team divisions that everyone is talking about.
If Duke ever built a Cameron Outdoor Stadium, it would be Autzen.
I think it would be more of a scheduling tool to ensure the rivalries
as well as a guaranteed game in Texas and California every year. I highly doubt if they use the pods, they will be used as separate divisions.
by spencer peaty on Jun 10, 2010 11:10 AM MDT up reply actions
SI.com article just posted about Slive's chatting with Texas A&M
Yay for CU, especially if the Aggies go to the SEC and are replaced in Pac16 plans by Utah…
Check it out: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andy_staples/06/10/aggies.options/index.html#?eref=sihp
That’d be a great get for the SEC, and would help my CU Buffs get a bit freer from the Longhorns, if Utah were to replace the Aggies in the Pac16 plan….
To balance the Aggies, I’d say Virginia Tech or Maryland, for those TV eyeballs. The Hokies would seem the better SEC cultural fit, and perhaps they and UTennessee would finally take up the Bristol owner’s offer to have a MEGAgame between them in the Bristol Motor Speedway … can you say maybe 150,000+ to see a football game? I’d pay to see that!
or it'll be baylor...
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doubtful
but hey K-State, I hope you guys land on your feet. You guys were always my second favorite opponent in football (or second most hated more accurately) . Hope we get to play you from time to time.
Wow, Ralphie Report is a beehive of activity!
Good to see so many people care about the future of the program despite our recent struggles.
Feels good to be wanted and to get the first invite. All your asinine behavior didn’t really pay off now did it Baylor/Texas legislature?
Well, I’m still hoping a miracle happens and it just ends up being us and Utah, but either way hopefully this will lead to more success in the future. I like the pod idea, I just don’t want to play all 7 of the south team every year.
by nebraskasux on Jun 10, 2010 9:34 AM MDT reply actions 3 recs
agree, something positive happening is rare for Colorado sports recently
pretty solid feeling right now!
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as for your miracle
there is a meeting in Texas between Texas and A&M. Rumors are flying that the Big 10 has offered the pair, as well as the SEC.
OR….they might stay and try to rebuild the Big 12…
which means you might get your dream set up
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Not gonna happen
They’re west bound as well my friend.
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as nice as it would be to just take CU and Utah
let’s be honest that does next to nothing to help the Pac-10 gain national exposure. Nobody east of the mississippi cares about the Pac-10 and that isn’t gonna change unless Texas and Oklahoma come along.
I feel like this is a turning point for our program
The wave of excitement this is going to cause with students, faculty, alumni, and the athletes could be the start of a new era for CU. I really believe that in 10 years we will look back on this as the point where we came out of the dark ages.
Now it’s your turn Hawk, use this excitement and increased support to fire up the football team and make a showing this year. If he can pull off a 7 or 8 win season I can imiagine the program getting a huge swell in fundraising and support.
Lets go!!!!
by buffsnbruins on Jun 10, 2010 9:47 AM MDT reply actions 3 recs
Really?
I think we’ll look back and see the end of the dark days as when we fire Hawk’s A$$.
Damnit! I couldn’t even go one day with my promise not to rip on him…. :)
What a fantastic day!!
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by Jon Woods on Jun 10, 2010 9:54 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
whew! Happy days....big sigh of relief
I have to say that Ralphie Report has been on top of this all week. Many great thanks to Jon and Bob for giving us nervous Buffs fans a place to vent and get information.
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by jpage78 on Jun 10, 2010 10:02 AM MDT reply actions 2 recs
Our pleasure
It’s been a blast for us too.
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Seriously
I’ve been on pin and needles this whole week. At one point I was refreshing the page on Ralphie Report constantly just to see what new stories would come up. lol
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Awesome Work
You guys have done an awesome job covering this story for a couple weeks. It’s a huge day for Colorado. Thanks for all your work.
Congrats on your new digs!
Its been a long time coming. Too bad it looks like we won’t be along for the ride.
I suppose Texas and Texas A&M could go elsewhere, but I like the odds of a BCS MWC.
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hmmmmm....whats the word Im looking for....
….oh yeah…WOOT!! :)
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Wow, wow, wow....
This was huge for us. Without it, we would look back at this being the day CU Athletics died (MAC, WAC, CUSA…)
Congrats guys
I think it’s a GREAT move for you, even if the Big 12 wasn’t on the verge of collapse.
Best of luck to you, it’s sad to see a long-time rival leaving the ranks, but we’ll do it in a heartbeat if we can, so more power to ya.
Appreciate it
I really hope you guys land somewhere solid as well.
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I'd consider that solid
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Congrats on the invite.
Welcome to the Pac 10…11…maybe 16?
If Duke ever built a Cameron Outdoor Stadium, it would be Autzen.
Congrats to you all
I do think the PAC-10 is a great fit for CU athletics, but I am going to miss the day after Thanksgiving game between NU & CU. It was a love/hate relationship that will be missed. (at least we have a few years left)
by VarangianGuard on Jun 10, 2010 10:29 AM MDT reply actions
These last two years are going to be a blast...
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Why can't it continue?
Let’s all push to have it be one of our non-conference games every year. Let’s not back down from a good fight.
Finally!!!
It’s gonna be great to go to some games on the West Coast. It’s nice to see the administration keep quiet and get the job done, rather than whining about it like Baylor.
by Buff_in_ID on Jun 10, 2010 10:31 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Welcome to the Pac-10
Looking forward to roadies in Boulder and for Ralphie to make an appearance at the Rose Bowl when you play the Bruins!
Congrats! Great move for Colorado.
Welcome Buffs!
What fun we’re all going to have together! Study up on your Pac-10 primer: Rule #1 – We hate Huskies.
by daisyduck on Jun 10, 2010 10:36 AM MDT reply actions 4 recs
CU and Washington had quite the Non Conference rivalry in the 90's
they wont be hard to hate
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I'm sure we can handle that.
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Welcome to the Pac
Bruin fan/alum here…just wanted to officially welcome the Buffs to the Pac-10.
I’ve been reading the Ralphie Report for all the expansion news and am very happy that an invite was extended to CU. Can’t wait for the roadie to CU!
Give us Diante back.
Tell his Mom he can play close to home now..
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As a Bruin and fellow conference member,
welcome aboard! We’re glad to have you – especially more so considering we were supposed to have Baylor forced on us.
Is it me or does today fell a little like Xmas?
If Duke ever built a Cameron Outdoor Stadium, it would be Autzen.
Even better.
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When will we start playing the Pac 10?
Like this year or next?
Nevermind saw it in the article now
Those speed reading classes I took sometimes cause me to miss stuff like that
Most likely 2012. Possibly '11 if it goes 16
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I guess the sooner the better
but it could take a while for the college landscape to settle after this mamouth earthquake has just begun
Hopefully 2012
I’d like one more shot at Nebraska in Boulder
by Pptarmigan on Jun 10, 2010 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know that everyone is excited for the school and teams to merge into the conference, but I’m personally excited to have Ralphie Report as part of the Pac-10 blogging network. I’m not as frequent of a reader as I probably should be but I’ve enjoyed lurking and I’m looking forward to interacting more with the community here. Hopefully the same can be said about my home over at Addicted to Quack.
Again, welcome to the Pac-10(11, 16, etc) family Ralphie Report!
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by dvieira on Jun 10, 2010 11:07 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
ditto
the Pac-10 blogs are great and we are pumped to be a part of it
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The worst part
he didn’t get fired last year. That guy can’t be gone soon enough. Can we go back in time and not hire him at all?
If this goes 16
Hawkins could be gone before this season.
Welcome to our conference!
This should be a great deal for both parties, and we’re happy to have you!
So thrilled!
There are some obvious short term downfalls to this, but this is great for CU! Awesome job by the Regents and AD for lobbying for our inclusion of Baylor. Nothing against Baylor, but this about football, not other sports. The Waco paper was talking about how much better their tennis team is, that CU doesn’t have baseball, etc. And the PAC 10 cares about tennis? No. This is about football and the TV market that Denver brings.
From Duck fans everywhere,
We are ecstatic that CU has gotten and accepted the invitation. You guys are way more fun than stupid Baylor.
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Congrats
to you guys. It’ll be weird not playing y’all in another year… but I guess you’re in good shape in the Pac 10.
Good luck, Buffs!
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"Good luck"
You guys had a rivalry?!?!
How polite!
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
Thanks Jon
Awfully big of you to chime in there. Good luck and enjoy the Big-10. Maybe we will see you down the road in the Rose Bowl. How weird does that sound?
Congrats to you as well on the Big 10 as well
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Just curious
but would Colorado fans rather be the only addition and join the Pac-11 or have the 5 others from the Big XII join them and possibly be separated from the California teams?
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Definitely Pac-12
That would mean more trips to CA where most of our alumni resides. Under the 16 team set up, CU will be spending most of our time in Texas.
PAC 12
Us plus Utah. No way they add just CU. That doesn’t sole any of the problems they are looking to solve.
PAC-12
For sure. More games on west coast, where we recruit from mostly. Not to mention the alum base.
anyone see the picture over at edsbs?
couldn’t figure out how to repost the pic over here but heres the link:
We have pac10 money now!
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by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jun 10, 2010 11:35 AM MDT reply actions
I'm a fan of expansion to 16...
However, I am a much BIGGER fan of adding an institution like Colorado. This is a win win for everybody involved.
It's Division I football!
It’s the Pac-10! It ain’t intramurals!
Seriously, welcome, and thanks for accepting quickly and saving the conference from Waco
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Congrats Buffs!
As a Cal alum who’s spent the last two summers in Boulder, I’m really pumped to have you guys aboard. Welcome!
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Congrats, guys
I’m a Husker fan who grew up near the CO border so while it’s sad the rivalry with Buffs fans back home will be over after this year, I’m happy to see things going so well for both schools. Good luck!
WELCOME COLORADO!!!!
I am a Washington State alum and fan and I am glad to see you join the Pac-10. I have always liked and cheered for the Buffs (and love your state) and I am glad you and not the crap religious Baylor school is joining. Welcome to the Pac-10 Colorado (or Pac-11 now and maybe the Pac-16 soon).
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