Unless you live in some vacuum without sports media, you've probably heard that Maryland joined the Big Ten Conference on Monday and Rutgers will soon join too. We've heard all about what it means to Maryland, Rutgers and the Big Ten, but what does it exactly mean for the Wisconsin Badgers? The simple answer is that there's advantages and disadvantages, but let's delve a … [Read more...] about What Big Ten Expansion means for Wisconsin Badgers Football
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Maryland to the Big Ten; probably official this afternoon
With numerous press conferences scheduled this afternoon with various Big Ten and University of Maryland officials, it looks like the news is true and the UM add will be official. … [Read more...] about Maryland to the Big Ten; probably official this afternoon
Maryland and Rutgers to the Big Ten, reports everybody
Not sure who broke this first, as it's everywhere now: Yahoo, ESPN, Tribune, but the word is Maryland in serious talks with the Big Ten about joining. … [Read more...] about Maryland and Rutgers to the Big Ten, reports everybody
Future Big 10 Expansion Candidates: Rutgers, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame
The Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C) met recently to discuss conference expansion.A statement was issued by the Big Ten office today. It was a rather dry statement; and it didn't say a whole lot, so let's quickly get through it and move on to the fun stuff. In response to a number of recent media inquiries received by several Big Ten Presidents and … [Read more...] about Future Big 10 Expansion Candidates: Rutgers, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame
Big 10 Football to Play 9 Game Conference Schedule starting in 2017
Big Ten football announced today that the conference will move to a nine-game Big Ten schedule beginning in 2017. “Today’s announcement is another significant step for the Big Ten,” Purdue athletics director Morgan Burke said. “Nothing beats two conference teams getting after one another on Saturdays, and I know our fans will embrace the additional Big Ten matchup.” Only … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football to Play 9 Game Conference Schedule starting in 2017