Posted on 06/06/2010 4:11:38 PM PDT by Bad~Rodeo
PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- Big Ten presidents and chancellors took no formal action on expansion Sunday at their annual spring meeting, but they acknowledged that their timetable to explore the topic could be impacted by what happens elsewhere.
The Big Ten outlined a 12- to 18-month period to explore expansion in a Dec. 15 statement, and the league has since reiterated that the timetable hasn't changed. But recent events, such as the reports Saturday that the Big 12 has issued a stay-or-go ultimatum to Nebraska and Missouri, might accelerate what the Big Ten does.
"Our announcement in December has caused institutions to consider their future and
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Saw a report on my local news Sunday night here in DFW area about this and it indicated the Big 10 was wanting to get several Texas teams to join them.
It would be very stupid for any Texas team to leave the Big 12 and go to the Big 10. Increased travel costs, loss of fan base for road games, loss of traditional rivalries, playing in harsh Winter conditions, etc. I think the Big 12 is set up just fine now, with an even number of teams in the North and South divisions.
I don’t think the Big 10 really wants a team like Nebraska, as their top dogs (OSU, MI and MSU) would probably become lap dogs. lol
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