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Posted on 5/6/14 at 9:46 am to rocket31
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Lol at TV sets
This is 2014, just lol
This is single handidly the biggest driving force behind conference realignment. TV sets and money!
Posted on 5/6/14 at 9:46 am to Buckeye Backer
I've read that it's not so much about eyeballs watching a TV or "big markets." It's about the fee structure that once a B1G school is in a state, they can get more money out of the cable providers/subscribers.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 9:53 am to Chicken
14...I think
Posted on 5/6/14 at 9:54 am to Wally Sparks
UConn would crawl on glass to join the Big Ten
Posted on 5/6/14 at 9:55 am to Buckeye Backer
quote:
his is single handidly the biggest driving force behind conference realignment. TV sets and money!
Posted on 5/6/14 at 10:46 am to StraightCashHomey21
People hate on him but he makes the moves he wants. His conference makes a ton of money for an inferior product (at least in the previous 5 years or so, they may get better if MSU stays at a high level and PSU gets back there).
He is going to bring in cities that bring in viewers, bringing in $, regardless of if they are bringing in the "best" teams. Outside of ND, there are no really good teams that the B1G would want in the Midwest or NE. Pitt may be the best left, without trying to go the Virginia route (which I would support)
He is going to bring in cities that bring in viewers, bringing in $, regardless of if they are bringing in the "best" teams. Outside of ND, there are no really good teams that the B1G would want in the Midwest or NE. Pitt may be the best left, without trying to go the Virginia route (which I would support)
Posted on 5/6/14 at 11:27 am to Buckeye06
With the new playoff format, having 9 conference games and a championship game is going to almost be mandatory. UConn cant get that in the AAC. They have to be seriously looking at finding a new home. The B1G looks like a pretty good landing spot. The only question is that if the B1G did ever add UConn, who would be the 16th member? Remember, the B1G is going to EAST/WEST divisions, so it would make sense to add a team from the Midwest, like an Iowa St. When all is said and done, i still believe that we will end up with 4 conferences of 16 members.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 12:01 pm to rocket31
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Cable TV is on the way out bubba
I politely disagree. Cable TV isn't going anywhere in the near future.
The cable providers have us by the balls when it comes to sports and it is no coincidence that these TV contracts are getting bigger and bigger.
This post was edited on 5/6/14 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 5/6/14 at 12:06 pm to taylork37
Doesn't the Big ten have a rule that any new state must touch a current state?
Maryland and NJ border Penn so OK but Conn doesn't border a Big Ten state
Maryland and NJ border Penn so OK but Conn doesn't border a Big Ten state
This post was edited on 5/6/14 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 5/6/14 at 12:07 pm to JEAUXBLEAUX
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Maryland and NJ border Penn so OK Conn doesn't a Big Ten state
Posted on 5/6/14 at 12:14 pm to Chicken
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Nebraska
Northwestern
Penn State
Purdue
Ohio State
Wisconsin
ETA: Maryland and Rutgers joining this year
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Nebraska
Northwestern
Penn State
Purdue
Ohio State
Wisconsin
ETA: Maryland and Rutgers joining this year
This post was edited on 5/6/14 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 5/6/14 at 12:18 pm to Buckeye Backer
I think Kansas would be a good addition myself, if I had to add one. UConn would be better than Rutgers imo, at least they're good at something.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:01 pm to Bama Bird
Would be cool to see this:
EAST:
Ohio State
Penn State
Michigan State
Michigan
Maryland
Rutgers
Indiana
Connecticut*
WEST:
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Purdue
Minnesota
Northwestern
Kansas*
B1G basketball would be flat out amazing. I want this to happen!
EAST:
Ohio State
Penn State
Michigan State
Michigan
Maryland
Rutgers
Indiana
Connecticut*
WEST:
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Purdue
Minnesota
Northwestern
Kansas*
B1G basketball would be flat out amazing. I want this to happen!
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:16 pm to Buckeye Backer
Buckeye backer applause
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:16 pm to Buckeye Backer
quote:
B1G basketball would be flat out amazing. I want this to happen!
Adding Rutgers, Maryland, Kansas and UConn would make football even more pathetic.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:17 pm to 3rdRowTailgater
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Adding Rutgers, Maryland, Kansas and UConn would make football even more pathetic.
+1
This post was edited on 5/6/14 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:18 pm to taylork37
Charlie Weis
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:19 pm to JEAUXBLEAUX
if Rutgers can start keeping the NJ kids home like Jabrill peppers instead of going to other Big ten schools then watch. till then zippo
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:33 pm to Chicken
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How many team are in the big ten? I have lost track. Can someone list them?
37 1/2 ..... I think.
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