Pitt io Big 10?

[cviller]

Has anybody heard that this is about to happen?

Word is that the Big East will have a press conference soon to announce the details.

[WVUMntneerJim]

I've heard something about this as well through hearsay and whatnot...

I'm definitely opposed to this for the obvious reasons.

[rainman]

I also heard this numerous times - the Big 10 has been wanting to expand to 12 for a very long time. They been trying without success to get Notre Dame and now got their eyes on Pittsburgh

[elp525]

I think this would suck. Our biggest rival will be gone. Who will we hate the most now?

[cviller]

According to several reports, including personal statements by student athletes on Twitter, Pittsburgh athletic department officials held closed door meetings with all of the University's student athletes last week about the potential move.

Pitt message boards lit up with the news and the validity of the rumor, though not verified by the University or either conference, was somewhat reinforced when those Pitt athletes who posted about the meeting on their Twitter accounts were forced to remove the posts.

This weekend, many outlets are reporting that Pittsburgh has indeed decided to accept the Big Ten's invitation and will formally announce the move to the Big Ten on Thursday, Feb. 4, a coincidental (or not) day after National Signing Day.

[WVUMntneerJim]

If that's the case, then, all I have to say is: Brace for impact, Big East. This is going to be a bumpy-ass ride!

[WVUMntneerJim]

This came across the Peephole Sports Twitter/Newswire:

benmaller.com/archives/2010/02/01/source-pitt-headed-to-big-10/

Feb 1, 2010 8:02 AM
Source: Pitt headed to Big 10
University of Pittsburgh athletics are moving to the Big 10 conference, according to sources close to the school.

Some athletes were informed of the move over the weekend, a little birdie tells me. This move sets up the natural rivalry with Penn State who joined the conference in 1990. It also gives the Big 10 another east coast presence.

Pitt will become the 12th school in the Big 10, with an official announcement expected by Thursday. This means you'll be seeing a Big 10 football title game.

Expect the Pac Ten to consider adding teams to catch up with the SEC, Big 12, Big 10 and the rest of the big boys

No word on who will replace Pitt in the Big East.

Developing...
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However, Peephole Sports has a different opinion: peepholesports.blogspot.com/2010/01/university-of-pittsburgh-to-big-10.html

/shameless plug!

[WVUMntneerJim]

and it would appear that Pitt is staying put

www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/bogus-report-has-pittsburgh-set-to-join-big-ten.html