Speaking of Delany, the man who touched off last year's round of realignment has been awfully quiet this time. There is a good reason for that. The Big Ten doesn't need to expand unless it can add a school or schools that bring significant value. With its television network thriving and its primary media rights deal due for renegotiation in four years, the Big Ten members might lose money on the deal unless they brought in a heavyweight such as Notre Dame.
I agree with all theses comments that the Big 10 is in a position to sit and wait and pick who they want..but couldn't the same be said for the sec pac-10 and now acc?
yes for the the SEC, but A&M is a big time addition that they felt they couldn't pass up. At this point I'd be surprised if they went past 14, especially if it's true they turned down WV.
The ACC was in danger of some of their teams being poached by other leagues and made a preemptive strike to stabilize their league. It was a brilliant move.
The Pac 10 needs other markets besides the west coast. The time zone difference really hurts the value of their tv deal.
Why would the Big 10 want to expand???? No reason whatsoever.
More teams does not mean more TV money.
Most people dont understand that.
It depends on what you believe. If you believe 4 superconferences are capable of making the money some think it is capable of then yes 4 more schools could end up making more money for every team in the conference. If you don't believe that than stick with 12.
There is also the possibility that they are better at keeping things quiet than the other conferences too.
I am sure Delaney has done his research and if other conferences expand he has a plan. I am thinking if other conferences go to 14 or 16 the BIG will look at it also
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