Big Ten and other Conference Expansion

[DaveyBoy]

I still vote for "The Conference of Northern Aggression" and we can have the Grant and Sherman divisions.

The B1GCG can be the Emancipation Bowl

 

[Thump]

I still vote for "The Conference of Northern Aggression" and we can have the Grant and Sherman divisions.

The Lewis and the Clark.

 

[OHSportsFan]

 

[gmen6981]

Daaaaaaamn! Gerd hittin' below the belt!

 

[pnuts34]

 

[DaveyBoy]

I heard the name of the new conference of the leftovers will be the Broke PAC Mountain

 

[OHSportsFan]

I’ve watched a lot of Always Sunny (and Parks and Rec from the other edit). But I would never remember what scenes apply to this situation.

People are funny and the internet can be good

 

[dragurd]

It is officially done

https://bigten.org/news/2023/8/4/general-big-ten.aspx

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C) voted today to admit the University of Oregon and the University of Washington to the Big Ten Conference effective August 2, 2024, with competition to begin in all sports for the 2024-25 academic year. With the schools’ admission, Oregon and Washington will also join the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), a consortium of world-class research institutions dedicated to advancing their academic missions.

“I’m thrilled that the University of Oregon has the opportunity to join the nation's preeminent academic-athletic conference,” said University of Oregon President John Karl Scholz. “Our student-athletes will participate at the highest level of collegiate athletic competition, and our alumni, friends, and fans will be able to carry the spirit of Oregon across the country.”

“The Big Ten is a thriving conference with strong athletic and academic traditions, and we are excited and confident about competing at the highest level on a national stage,” said University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce. “My top priority must be to do what is best for our student-athletes and our University, and this move will help ensure a strong future for our athletics program.”

 

[LovelandBuckeye]

I own the trademark on "Big after Dark"

The ladies say, "That is a lie."

 

[Jaxbuck]

It is officially done

https://bigten.org/news/2023/8/4/general-big-ten.aspx

I’ll wait for Sir Yacht to say it’s done before I believe it thank you very much.

 

[TampaBuckeyes]

Husky twitter just announced.

 

[dragurd]

Husky twitter just announced.

Ya slow they been on Big ten network for like 30 mins now

 

[calibuck]

Not saying that Oregon and UW (the other one), are not respected universities and athletic programs. Being an economic guy, I wonder if the viewing power isn't diluted a bit. Eugene is not a robust in numbers (frankly do not know the viewing sample of them or Oregon St), or that of University of Washington. Certainly Seattle is a large metropolitian area, but now convinced that college football is as rabid there. Anyone know if there was a codicil in the B10 TV viewing agreement that increases the money if more teams are added? If not, then the same money is spread among more teams. OK, from what have read, the 'new two' money is not as great as current B10 teams, and will be more of a gradual increase, ala Rutgers and Maryland, but the law of diminishing returns is being applied here. PS, would maybe 'cut' some current members, based on the AAU philosophy (Nebraska), and viewer attendance (Rutgers, Maryland, Iowa). Anyone know how well the other sports will be impacted by the 'new two'?

 

[TampaBuckeyes]

Sucks for the history of the conference and for poor Oregon st and wasu. I do love how no one gives a shit about cal or Stanford.

 

[Bucklion]

And yet no Florida State??? Maybe they can join the Pac