... Big Ten conference decided Tuesday that they will be exploring expansion options within the next 12-18 months in order to add a 12^th team to the power conference.

The last time the conference came close was in 1999, when Notre Dame turned down an offer, and the last team to enter the conference was Penn State in 1990. Due to Penn State’s success in the conference, adding a 12^th team at this time seems to be a good idea.

Not only will the move bring in more money and visibility for the conference but it would also provide more balance to the conference in creating two divisions and a resulting conference championship.

Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno has been adamant on ...

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