Maryland and Rutgers to Big 10?

**Daserop** · 11-19-2012, 11:41 AM

The big 10 must think quantity is = to quality

**CyJack13** · 11-19-2012, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Daserop

The big 10 must think quantity is = to quality

I think the B10's thinking is more along the lines of Gordon Gecko's, greed is good.

**isuforlife** · 11-19-2012, 11:53 AM

Big 12 is going to get left behind and become a second rate conference

**Clark** · 11-19-2012, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by isuforlife

Big 12 is going to get left behind and become a second rate conference

**DistrictCyclone** · 11-19-2012, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by isuforlife

Big 12 is going to get left behind and become a second rate conference

Because some old dinosaur conference just further watered itself down with two crappy schools? We're the cream of the cream; quality > quantity.

**awd4cy** · 11-19-2012, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by isuforlife

Big 12 is going to get left behind and become a second rate conference

LOL!

**CyJack13** · 11-19-2012, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Because some old dinosaur conference just further watered itself down with two crappy schools? We're the cream of the cream; quality > quantity.

The B10 is only a "dinosaur" conference on the football field. When it comes to business acumen, they are two or three steps ahead of every other conference right now, which is why they are never the conference reacting to other conference's moves. They've had their master plan for a while, they make their moves and watch the other conferences scramble.

**alarson** · 11-19-2012, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Because some old dinosaur conference just further watered itself down with two crappy schools? We're the cream of the cream; quality > quantity.

Its not watering down if it brings extra money to the table. If nothing else extra money helps your existing programs get better.

**UNIGuy4Cy** · 11-19-2012, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by isuforlife

Big 12 is going to get left behind and become a second rate conference

#2 conference in America in football with only 10 teams, when others have 12 and 14? Add FSU and you just move up the mountain.

**BloodyBuddy** · 11-19-2012, 12:15 PM

FSU ...Come on Down.

ND will look at new options, If we can land them in All sports, then it is done. Add some regional rivals after that. BC, Pitt, Clemson, Ga Tech.

Pod 1: Texas 4
Pod 2: OSU, OU, KU, KSU
Pod 3: ISU, ND, BC, Pitt
Pod 4: WVU, Clemson, FSU, GA Tech

2 Cross Rivals, Keep the 9 Game schedule. Gaurantee each team at least one game in Texas every year.

**DistrictCyclone** · 11-19-2012, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by alarson

Its not watering down if it brings extra money to the table. If nothing else extra money helps your existing programs get better.

In theory, yes--but the nation's richest conference has also been one of its worst for over a decade now. And at the end of the day, the quality of football being played is the underlying factor driving everything...and that's where the Big Ten is and has been slipping.

**CyJack13** · 11-19-2012, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

In theory, yes--but the nation's richest conference has also been one of its worst for over a decade now. And at the end of the day, the quality of football being played is the underlying factor driving everything...and that's where the Big Ten is and has been slipping.

Not true, it's all about the money. If it was about the quality of football, how do you explain the B10 becoming more powerful as their on the field results continue to get worse?

**weR138** · 11-19-2012, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by isuforlife

Big 12 is going to get left behind and become a second rate conference

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**alarson** · 11-19-2012, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

In theory, yes--but the nation's richest conference has also been one of its worst for over a decade now. And at the end of the day, the quality of football being played is the underlying factor driving everything...and that's where the Big Ten is and has been slipping.

And the ultimate question would be where would they be without that money (look to the MAC for that answer.

And while the quality of football hasnt been good, its still generating plenty of ratings thanks to large alumni bases that keep growing.

**bellzisu** · 11-19-2012, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by alarson

Its not watering down if it brings extra money to the table. If nothing else extra money helps your existing programs get better.

Signed,
Indiana
Minnesota
Purdue
Illinois
Newly added
Iowa
And soon to be added
Maryland

You forgot....

Also.... Don't forget how great the SEC has been this year with extra baggage.. Texas A&M looks good but they have a lot of crappy teams at the bottom of the standings.

Kentucky
Auburn
Missouri
Arkansas
Ole Miss
Tennessee