Notre Dame Can’t Afford To Join Big Ten as Full-Time Member
Published on: 13th May, 2010
In the midst of the hoopla surrounding Big Ten expansion, it becomes evident that Notre Dame, while regarded as that conference's No. 1 prospect, simply can't afford to join as a full-time member. With the success of the Big Ten Network and large television contracts, the Big Ten Conference was able ...Notre Dame Can Quell Big Ten Expansion Chaos
Published on: 12th May, 2010
Notre Dame can't stop the madness over Big Ten expansion, but they can quell it by coming out with a definitive message about their plans to either be part of, or not be part of, the new Big Ten order. Everything would settle down greatly if Jack Swarbrick became clear. Saying Notre ...UConn’s Randy Edsall Right: Big East Must Give Notre Dame an Ultimatum
Published on: 7th May, 2010
University of Connecticut Football Coach Randy Edsall has been pushing for the Big East Conference to give Notre Dame an unltimatum—either join as a football member or leave the conference. This is something Big East fans have been clamoring for, but it's the first time anyone officially connected with the conference ...College Football: Why Big Ten Expansion Could Fail
Published on: 30th April, 2010
While Big East fans tremble, SEC fans brace themselves, and the rest of college football waits to see what the Big Ten will do, there are no guarantees that their proposed expansion will succeed. Even though a Chicago research firm's report indicated that expansion will be profitable, they can't guarantee anything. Why ...Say Hello to the Big Ten Conference and Broadcasting Corporation
Published on: 29th April, 2010
America (or America and Canada for that matter), say hello to the Big Ten Conference & Broadcasting Corporation—it's coming to a cable network near you! The Big Ten Conference, founded in 1896, is made up of 10 of the largest and finest state universities in the country. Northwestern University, a ...College Football: Jim Delaney’s Big Ten Redefining The University System
Published on: 27th April, 2010
The Big Ten Conference, under the direction of commissioner Jim Delaney, could be on the verge of redefining the university system, and on its way to expanding to 16 teams. What appears to be a heralded move towards financial security, could take college athletics to a place it doesn't belong. The Big ...Is 16 Team Big Ten In Violation Of Sherman Antitrust Act?
Published on: 25th April, 2010
Before the Big Ten Conference and its Big Ten Network expands to 16 teams—and I don't if they will—the powers to be might want to figure out if they will be in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was the first legislation passed by ...Why Rutgers Is Obligated to Remain in Big East
Published on: 25th April, 2010
While college sports becomes increasingly linked to revenue, and phrases like "It's all about the money" are used to rationalize questionable decisions, Rutgers University may have already expressed its obligation to remain a member of the Big East Conference. While the Big Ten decides if expansion is the way ...Notre Dame and the Big Ten: Are They Still Posturing for Leverage?
Published on: 4th March, 2010
Boca Raton, Fla.—I believe the Examiner's Kevin McGuire when he reminds us that "the Big Ten should not be too quick to rule out the Irish this time around either." McGuire refers to 2003 when, as he puts it, "Notre Dame was once on the verge of joining the Big Ten, ...Big Ten Expansion: 18 Million Reasons to Opt for Rutgers
Published on: 3rd March, 2010
If the Big Ten Conference is seriously considering expanding, Rutgers should be a serious candidate: and there's 18 million reasons why Rutgers makes sense. Where Does Big Ten Expansion Stand? Last week Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany told Colin Cowherd the fact-finding search on expansion would conclude in three to four ...Featured Sponsors
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