... traditions all across America. The games are a welcome diversion from all the hoopla, shopping, and gatherings that tend to tax a person's patience. It sure would be nice if those of us in Big Ten country could watch some of the best rivalries over the long holiday weekend.

Starting in 2010, the Big Ten will finally catch up with the rest of the BCS conferences.  The conference allows teams to play non-conference games after Thanksgiving. Illinois will play not once, but twice after Thanksgiving this year. The majority of the league ended its regular season last week, however.

Some of the biggest rivalries are played Thanksgiving weekend.  The Big 12 is loaded with marquee matchups every year.  Mizzou/Kansas, Oklahoma/Oklaho...

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