Nebraska is officially a member of the Big Ten… or whatever it will end up being called after all the dust has settled. While the move makes sense both financially and to improve the quality of football in the conference, the switch does absolutely nothing for college basketball. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about What does Nebraska Basketball Bring to Big Ten? Not Much.
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Nebraska could be Big Ten’s 12th member in 2 days!
And the first Big Ten expansion domino falls. Probably. Nebraska is supposed to officially be joining the Midwest power conference by Friday. This news we receive from Lee Barfknecht (yes, I know that's a very unfortunate looking last name) of the Omaha World-Herald. If you're unfamiliar with the World-Herald, it's the primary daily newspaper of Nebraska, as well as … [Read more...] about Nebraska could be Big Ten’s 12th member in 2 days!
Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
The identity of the Notre Dame football program always has been one-of-a-kind. So now the question posed to university administrators, alumni, fans and athletes, “Does being independent in football weigh enough as part of our tradition?” The answer could determine how stubborn the Irish can be toward joining the Big Ten Conference -- and all of college football is … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
Big 10 to usher in Megaconference Era
It's May and we're talking about college football! Yey! That never happens. And what's breaking up the usual May malaise? Big Ten expansion, and the dominoes that will fall all around the country once it goes through. It's the only Big Ten topic anyone cares about right now even though the Big Ten Network is not touching it with a ten foot pole. But hey, they're busy … [Read more...] about Big 10 to usher in Megaconference Era
The Big Ten Passes Logic Course… Maybe
by Peter Christian If the rumors are true I'm on board. If, in fact, the Big Ten did make offers to Notre Dame, Rutgers, Missouri and Nebraska to leave their current conference posts to join the Big Ten, it is a brilliant idea. Yep, that's right, brilliant. Now I know that I've been steadfastly adamant against Notre Dame joining the Big Ten previously, however, in this case … [Read more...] about The Big Ten Passes Logic Course… Maybe
Nebraska fans weigh in on Big 10 Realignment
TSB Submission from Nebraska fans So here's what some Nebraska fans sent me: their ideas on how a new Big Ten landscape would look. I've noted that they seemed to be somewhat influenced by Teddy Greenstein's Sunday Chicago Tribune piece on the topic. … [Read more...] about Nebraska fans weigh in on Big 10 Realignment
Big 10 makes formal pitch to Notre Dame, Rutgers, Nebraska and Mizzou
By Paul M. Banks A Kansas City radio station reports that the Big Ten has made initial expansion offers to Notre Dame, Rutgers, Nebraska and Missouri, citing multiple unnamed sources close to the situation. This is how we have to get Big Ten expansion news, through "multiple unnamed sources," since commissioner Jim Delany says absolutely NOTHING about the situation every … [Read more...] about Big 10 makes formal pitch to Notre Dame, Rutgers, Nebraska and Mizzou
Will Big 10 Expansion Kill off the Big 12?
One of the most interesting reads I've come across on the topic of Big Ten expansion.... … [Read more...] about Will Big 10 Expansion Kill off the Big 12?
Big Ten’s 12th Team Announcement- Rutgers, Syracuse or Pittsburgh?
by Peter Christian Part II - Who to choose Yesterday, I discussed what criteria the Big Ten should follow in searching and ultimately selecting a 12th team. Today, I examine which teams are the best candidates. To read Part I, click here. Later today, the conference will make an announcement on whether there are officially picking up a new team or not, with Rutgers, … [Read more...] about Big Ten’s 12th Team Announcement- Rutgers, Syracuse or Pittsburgh?
The Big Ten Needs a 12th Team Part I
by Peter Christian Part I - How to Choose Late last week University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez grabbed some headlines (and made Big Ten commissioner Jim Delaney look like a massive tool, wait, he does that on his own, well, you get my point) when he announced that the Big Ten has begun a search to add another team into its storied athletic conference and … [Read more...] about The Big Ten Needs a 12th Team Part I