How competitive is rushing at Mizzou?

[DubaiSis]

Who's supposed to be added next? I was a fan of the Nebraska add, but Penn State still makes no sense to me. The only other ones geographically and population-wise that make ANY sense are KU, K-State and Mizzou, and fine, Iowa State. I don't see KU KSU or Mizzou making that move. But I guess geography doesn't play a role any more, so I suppose it could be anyone.

ETA/never mind. Found it - Maryland and Rutgers.

[TriDeltaSallie]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

ETA/never mind. Found it - Maryland and Rutgers.

Underwhelming, huh? No offense to any M or R alumni here, but neither one is a good fit for the Big Ten. I have yet to meet anyone who is excited about these additions.

[GammaGirl1908]

Originally Posted by TriDeltaSallie

Underwhelming, huh? No offense to any M or R alumni here, but neither one is a good fit for the Big Ten. I have yet to meet anyone who is excited about these additions.

My understanding is that it's all about TV rights. The Big 10 -- the conference that really, really can't count -- is positively printing money with its TV network, but wants more eyeballs on their games in the NYC and DC markets. Thus, Maryland and Rutgers have volunteered to be mid-September snacks for the big boys in exchange for a piece of that pie.

I am pleased about this ONLY because it means I'll get to go to at least one Michigan game every other year without getting on a plane to do it (my dad and I always go to a game every year).

[clemsongirl]

Originally Posted by GammaGirl1908

My understanding is that it's all about TV rights. The Big 10 -- the conference that really, really can't count -- is positively printing money with its TV network, but wants more eyeballs on their games in the NYC and DC markets. Thus, Maryland and Rutgers have volunteered to be mid-September snacks for the big boys in exchange for a piece of that pie.

My understanding re:Maryland joining the Big 10 was that the athletic department is eyeball-deep in debt and needed cash fast, so joining the Big 10 was a quick way to make money. Here's the Sports Illustrated article I read on it: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...ics/index.html

Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

Hey now, the PAC 10 (PAC 12 now) has changed the name to the correct number of teams. We can count over here! Though saying Colorado is part of the Pacific is a little odd..

Ah, yes! The sparkling ocean coastlines of...Colorado! Also, I no longer have any idea who's in what conference now beyond the SEC and ACC. It's been so confusing that I've all about given up on keeping track.

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by clemsongirl

Ah, yes! The sparkling ocean coastlines of...Colorado! Also, I no longer have any idea who's in what conference now beyond the SEC and ACC. It's been so confusing that I've all about given up on keeping track.

Same here!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Who's supposed to be added next? I was a fan of the Nebraska add, but Penn State still makes no sense to me.

Penn State/State College =/= Pittsburgh or Philadelphia. PSU/SC = Nebraska.