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The Big Ten has sent college conferences across America into a tizzy with its announcement that it will examine the possibility of expanding. Of course, the announcement was really a non-announceme…
I think he makes a lot of good points, though we can only guess on the level of mutual interest.
"Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
- Nicholas Cummings
Texas ???? Can't see that happening, I'm sure the the Big-10 whould love it though.
N. Dame would the best fit but that's not happening.
Pitt or Rutgers would work.
Yeah, would be great for the Big Ten. But I'm not sure I agree with the article on Texas' level of mutual interest. Then again, he's obviously thought about it a lot more than I have.
I have a hard time believing that anyone who said "Rutgers is the best option" actually read the article. It's pretty obvious why they aren't based on the grades the author hands out.
Wolffman is correct on Pittsburgh: I'm sure a lot of people would love to see them enter the Big Ten. However, it doesn't bring any new markets to the BTN, as PSU already has Pennsylvania covered.
"Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
- Nicholas Cummings
The most logical is Notre Dame. They'll never do it, but it's the college that makes the most sense.
Strangely enough, at this point it's actually logical for both sides. I seriously doubt that Notre Dame would give up even the principle of independence at this point. Seems to be ingrained in their minds.
"Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
- Nicholas Cummings
Yeah, would be great for the Big Ten. But I'm not sure I agree with the article on Texas' level of mutual interest. Then again, he's obviously thought about it a lot more than I have.
I have a hard time believing that anyone who said "Rutgers is the best option" actually read the article. It's pretty obvious why they aren't based on the grades the author hands out.
Wolffman is correct on Pittsburgh: I'm sure a lot of people would love to see them enter the Big Ten. However, it doesn't bring any new markets to the BTN, as PSU already has Pennsylvania covered.
agreed. But it would help in terms of basketball... I've never seen someone watch a psu bball game.
The most logical is Notre Dame. They'll never do it, but it's the college that makes the most sense.
Notre Dame isn't in the same academic category as the Big Ten. They are from an undergrad standpoint, but certainly not in graduate programs. They would have to fix that before being considered by the Big Ten.
My money on Missouri. Opens up the markets of St Louis and KC to the Big ten and that is a big deal. Rutgers is ignored by the NYC market, so it really doesn't help out the Big Ten at all. Texas will never leave the Big 12 and Pitt is just like adding another Penn St. Same market, not much incentive.
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Notre Dame isn't in the same academic category as the Big Ten. They are from an undergrad standpoint, but certainly not in graduate programs. They would have to fix that before being considered by the Big Ten.
My money on Missouri. Opens up the markets of St Louis and KC to the Big ten and that is a big deal. Rutgers is ignored by the NYC market, so it really doesn't help out the Big Ten at all. Texas will never leave the Big 12 and Pitt is just like adding another Penn St. Same market, not much incentive.
Ah, here's where the author's logic comes into play. If Missouri is willing to leave the Big 12, why wouldn't Texas? Why would Texas leave the financial fate of the Big 12 to Missouri? If any one of those teams leave, the Big 12 could fall apart pretty easily. Plus, Texas would make 83% more money in the Big Ten.
Finally, from the Big 10's viewpoint, why would the Big Ten offer Missouri a spot if they think they could possibly land Texas? Texas would be a huge market for the Big Ten, even compared to St Louis/KC.
"Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
- Nicholas Cummings
Strangely enough, at this point it's actually logical for both sides. I seriously doubt that Notre Dame would give up even the principle of independence at this point. Seems to be ingrained in their minds.
Notre Dame won't give up their indep status because of the NBC contract and all the BCS exceptions we are granted. Its really that simple and that would only change if those things went away which they aren't.
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Notre Dame won't give up their indep status because of the NBC contract and all the BCS exceptions we are granted. Its really that simple and that would only change if those things went away which they aren't.
From the article:
What the average sports fan doesn’t realize is that Notre Dame’s NBC contract, which is what the uninformed pundits point to as the major reason why the Irish wouldn’t join the conference, pales in comparison to what every single Big Ten and SEC school makes from their respective conference TV contracts. Notre Dame reportedly makes around $9 million per year from NBC, which was a level that made it the top TV revenue school back in 1999. In contrast, ESPN’s Outside the Lines reported last week that the Big Ten is currently making $242 million per year in TV revenue which is split equally among the 11 schools, meaning that everyone from Michigan to Northwestern is taking in $22 million per year. Think about that for a second: the vaunted Notre Dame was the #1 TV revenue maker in the entire country up until just a few years ago, yet it’s now only #3 in its own home state behind Purdue and Indiana (and less than half as much of each, at that).
I have a hard time believing ND is satisfied with the NBC contract when it could be making 13 million more in the B10. My guess is also that the disparity in TV revenue would make up for the difference in BCS/bowl money that ND gets as an independent.
"Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
- Nicholas Cummings
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