Here's a model for the BIG going forward. It's football only. With hoops tabled for further discussion. It is a survival plan that redefines what it means to be in a conference. And it crushes the SEC's China syndrome for dominating national championships and the available TV $$$$.
For discussion purposes as a model only. Each Division with 10 teams.
BIG 10 West:
Washington - Oregon - USC - UCLA - Stanford - Cal - Nebraska - A+M - Oklahoma - Baylor.
BIG 10 Central:
OSU - UM - MSU - Indiana - Purdue - Illinois - NU - Iowa - MInny - Wisc.
BIG 10 East:
Syracuse - UVa. - UNC - PSU - MD. - Rutgers - Clemson - FSU - Miami - ND.
One TV contract for a national audience with great matchups for each of the 3 Saturday slots. No more NCAA. Effectively makes the SEC a regional interest. We'll do things our way and negotiate from a position of strength with the SEC for how a national champion will be determined.
Go BIG or go home.
GOUNUII
For discussion purposes as a model only. Each Division with 10 teams.
BIG 10 West:
Washington - Oregon - USC - UCLA - Stanford - Cal - Nebraska - A+M - Oklahoma - Baylor.
BIG 10 Central:
OSU - UM - MSU - Indiana - Purdue - Illinois - NU - Iowa - MInny - Wisc.
BIG 10 East:
Syracuse - UVa. - UNC - PSU - MD. - Rutgers - Clemson - FSU - Miami - ND.
One TV contract for a national audience with great matchups for each of the 3 Saturday slots. No more NCAA. Effectively makes the SEC a regional interest. We'll do things our way and negotiate from a position of strength with the SEC for how a national champion will be determined.
Go BIG or go home.
GOUNUII
