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Requirements to join the Big Ten
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:29 am
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:29 am
Ok, there are so many teams being thrown around that i thought i would clear some things up. Two of the neccessary requirements to join the Big Ten are: Be a member of the AAU (Association of American Universities) and be in a state that borders a current Big Ten member. Not being a member of the AAU technically eliminates:
Notre Dame
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kentucky
These two rules in effect take the only possible expansion FBS schools down to 8 schools...although i do think Notre Dame could be made and exception to the rule due to their high academic standards.
Rutgers
Buffalo
Marlyand
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Missouri
Iowa State
Nebraska
Notre Dame
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kentucky
These two rules in effect take the only possible expansion FBS schools down to 8 schools...although i do think Notre Dame could be made and exception to the rule due to their high academic standards.
Rutgers
Buffalo
Marlyand
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Missouri
Iowa State
Nebraska
This post was edited on 12/16/09 at 12:30 am
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Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:34 am to Buckeye Backer
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Nebraska
That might be a good choice, though I doubt they would move. Don't they have a pretty strong rivalry with Oklahoma and Texas?
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:37 am to Buckeye Backer
I'd say getting a Big East team, such as Rutgers or Syracuse , would be the most likely. Getting Pitt to join would be good, since they have done well in football and basketball, but I doubt Penn State would want them to come.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:38 am to Buckeye Backer
quote:
Missouri
Kinda always seemed like a Big 10 team to me as far as geography.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:38 am to Buckeye Backer
Missouri
Pittsburgh
The only two they will serious consider.
I think it's gonna be Mizzou.
Pittsburgh
The only two they will serious consider.
I think it's gonna be Mizzou.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:39 am to Buckeye Backer
quote:
Two of the neccessary requirements to join the Big Ten are: Be a member of the AAU (Association of American Universities) and be in a state that borders a current Big Ten member. Not being a member of the AAU technically eliminates:
quote:
Contrary to popular belief, a candidate doesn't need to be a member of the Association of American Universities or be located within the Big Ten footprint or in a bordering state. Though the schools must fit what the Big Ten looks for, "there’s no prescription that you have to have 30,000 undergrads or you have to be a major research institution," a source tells me.
LINK
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:41 am to Buckeye Backer
quote:
Notre Dame
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kentucky
These two rules in effect take the only possible expansion FBS schools down to 8 schools...although i do think Notre Dame could be made and exception to the rule due to their high academic standards.
Correct, the Big 10 has said because ND clearly has high academic standards, they'd be an exception. The others wouldn't, though, unless they changed the rules.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:41 am to RaginCajunBO
I think its either Missouri, Notre Dame or no expansion. Penn St will not allow Pitt to join, just like Ohio St would never allow Cincy to join. Either way we would be looking at a good East/West split:
EAST:
Ohio St
Penn St
Michigan St
Purdue
Indiana
Michigan
WEST:
Missouri/Notre Dame
Illinois
Northwestern
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
EAST:
Ohio St
Penn St
Michigan St
Purdue
Indiana
Michigan
WEST:
Missouri/Notre Dame
Illinois
Northwestern
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:43 am to Buckeye Backer
quote:
These two rules in effect take the only possible expansion FBS schools down to 8 schools.
Rutgers
Buffalo
Marlyand
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Missouri
Iowa State
Nebraska
so what you are saying is the Big Ten is pretty much fricked.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:45 am to Buckeye Backer
Why do people think the Big 10 has so much pull on the Big 12?
Nebraska has always been a plains team...and that was Big 8 football then, and Big 12 football now.
Mizzou has always been that way as well.
I mean, what the frick does the Big 10 think they can do just jacking a random arse team like Nebraska?
Missouri I COULD see...but ISU also seems liek a candidate. Basically, it seems like Mizzou has their panties in a wad because of bowls...when in fact they could just learn to not choke and man up and get into the BCS.
Texas was a little pissed last year after the three way tie issue...and you don't see them just trying to be bitches and leave the Big 12.
Nebraska has always been a plains team...and that was Big 8 football then, and Big 12 football now.
Mizzou has always been that way as well.
I mean, what the frick does the Big 10 think they can do just jacking a random arse team like Nebraska?
Missouri I COULD see...but ISU also seems liek a candidate. Basically, it seems like Mizzou has their panties in a wad because of bowls...when in fact they could just learn to not choke and man up and get into the BCS.
Texas was a little pissed last year after the three way tie issue...and you don't see them just trying to be bitches and leave the Big 12.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:46 am to Buckeye Backer
I hope it's ND
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:50 am to Acreboy
agree --- ND would be great
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:51 am to TexasTiger08
quote:
Why do people think the Big 10 has so much pull on the Big 12?
3 of the schools listed Nebraska/Mizzou/Iowa St. were in the Big 8 for nearly 100 years, they then took in CU, and then they took in the Texas & Ok schools.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:51 am to TexasTiger08
My personal belief is that it will be Notre Dame. It seems as though all the coaches, AD's and presidents of the Big Ten are all on board this time. I think they will go VERY hard after Notre Dame then Missouri. Im telling you now, watch out for Comcast dropping the Notre Dame/NBC deal in the near future. That could be the push that Notre Dame needs to join the Big Ten. The last time the Big Ten explored the idea in 1999, not everybody was on board. This time is different. I honestly think Notre Dame will join.
This post was edited on 12/16/09 at 12:52 am
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:51 am to TexasTiger08
quote:
Why do people think the Big 10 has so much pull on the Big 12?
Better TV contract = more $$$$$$$
Then again Mizzou is fortunate to play in the black hole division of BCS conferences and might not want to leave.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:52 am to TexasTiger08
quote:
Why do people think the Big 10 has so much pull on the Big 12?
Mizzou bowl games the last few years. Mizzou beats KU and wins the B12 North, loses, KU goes to a BCS game and Mizzou doesn't. How would and SEC team feel if they lost in the SECCG and didn't make the BCS when a team that lost to one of the SECCG teams got a BCS bid?
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:53 am to LSUtigahs28
Yeah but playing in a Big Ten East would consist of playing...Minnesota, Northwestern, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Thats why the Big Ten wants a Notre Dame or Missouri to add something to the West.
This post was edited on 12/16/09 at 12:54 am
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:53 am to ULQQKED
quote:
Mizzou bowl games the last few years. Mizzou beats KU and wins the B12 North, loses, KU goes to a BCS game and Mizzou doesn't. How would and SEC team feel if they lost in the SECCG and didn't make the BCS when a team that lost to one of the SECCG teams got a BCS bid?
Ask 06 Arky.
Also this has nothing to do with being in the Big XII
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:54 am to Buckeye Backer
quote:
Minnesota, Northwestern, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
This is still better than the Big XII North sadly.
Posted on 12/16/09 at 12:55 am to LSUtigahs28
quote:
Ask 06 Arky.
OK ask them and see what they say.
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