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Originally Posted by southbymidwest
I feel bad for the MAC schools getting pounded by the Big 10 schools every year, but the bottom line for the MAC is money. Playing a Big 10 team in a Big 10 stadium means a significant check for the MAC member's athletic department, and can really impact their bottom line. Travel costs aren't too bad either- BG is about 1.5-2 hours from Ann Arbor. Ohio U is what, 2 hours from Columbus? I would imagine it is the same for other similar schools that play big SEC, ACC, etc. teams.
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Yes, but it doesn't make the losses for MAC alumni feel any better.
