Posted on 08/05/2008 6:24:42 PM PDT by GOP_Raider
The Big Ten isn’t as bad as you think.
Because of the geographical location, media coverage, and history, the Big Ten is the most popular conference in college sports. Big schools, big fan bases, big rivalries, big stadiums, its own network … big, big, big. It’s such a big league that it has too many teams for its name.
Since there’s so much attention and so much coverage, fans from other leagues love to pile on when things aren’t going so well. However, for all of the bad PR and all the shots the Big Ten has taken over the last few years, it’s getting a bad rap. No, it’s not as good as the SEC, but it’s been better than the ACC and Big East and it’s been every bit as good as the Big 12 or Pac 10, if not better.
First of all, it’s time to stop punishing Ohio State for losing the last two national title games. There’s no shame whatsoever in losing to the national champions.
Second, it’s not fair to impugn an entire conference because one of its teams loses to USC every year. USC would’ve beaten at least 116 other teams in the last six BCS games its been in; there’s no reason to rip on the Big Ten just because it keeps getting in the way of the steamroller.
Third, the league simply hasn’t been as bad as you think.
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You Big Ten boys are mighty sensitive.
I can understand that after the last couple of years though.
And you’re a perfect example of why I think what I think of Floriduh Gator people.
Almost as good as the Big East.
Thanks for your input.
P.S. Go Gators!
NFL Bust (and not a bronze one in Canton, either).
Because they made 10 louder!
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