Here are my takeaways on how the Big Ten's latest expansion affects Northwestern.
The impact of the Big Ten's latest expansion on Northwestern
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Here are my takeaways on how the Big Ten's latest expansion affects Northwestern.
Oregon has excellent facilities and competitive programs across the board. My nephew is a U
of O grad and still resides in Eugene. I’ve toured campus with him and his wife in the past and attended football and basketball games there. Their program is on par with the top ranks of the BigTen. Washington is not far behind. I’m also familiar with that campus, a close friend’s daughter was a 4 year starter for the UW women’s soccer team. UW has excellent academics and research programs as well. Both schools are great additions to the BigTen.
Having said that, I think the break-up of the PAC12 is tragic and is a huge loss to college sports. The BigTen-PAC12 rivalry was steeped in history and every season was capped by the classic Rose Bowl game and parade that was then unique to the two conferences. It was part of sports history that I enjoyed, including attending my first Rose Bowl game and parade in the early 1970’s. That a historic conference could be so suddenly decimated in such a short time reflects the current instability of college sports.
of O grad and still resides in Eugene. I’ve toured campus with him and his wife in the past and attended football and basketball games there. Their program is on par with the top ranks of the BigTen. Washington is not far behind. I’m also familiar with that campus, a close friend’s daughter was a 4 year starter for the UW women’s soccer team. UW has excellent academics and research programs as well. Both schools are great additions to the BigTen.
Having said that, I think the break-up of the PAC12 is tragic and is a huge loss to college sports. The BigTen-PAC12 rivalry was steeped in history and every season was capped by the classic Rose Bowl game and parade that was then unique to the two conferences. It was part of sports history that I enjoyed, including attending my first Rose Bowl game and parade in the early 1970’s. That a historic conference could be so suddenly decimated in such a short time reflects the current instability of college sports.
There is a big dangert in USC (and Stanford and Notre Dame) joining the Big Ten (too late now, USC is in) that is we are no longer the only private school in the Big Ten.
Northwestern's status as a private school means the Big Ten Conference doesn't have to answer Freedom of Information Act requests. They aren't going anywhere.
Vanderbilt served this same purpose for the SEC forever, USC and Stanbord in the Pac Ten and Duke in the ACC.
Now that USC is coming into the conference, Northwestern might be on the chopping block if this ever does happen. The Big Ten used to NEED Northwestern. Now, no more.
Plus, to be cynical about it, if we are good, more TV sets get turned on in Market Number Three in TVLand.
If we stink, we get the check, they get a win on their way to bowl eligibility or the playoffs, one win can make a difference.
I don't see us getting the boot.
Northwestern's status as a private school means the Big Ten Conference doesn't have to answer Freedom of Information Act requests. They aren't going anywhere.
Vanderbilt served this same purpose for the SEC forever, USC and Stanbord in the Pac Ten and Duke in the ACC.
Now that USC is coming into the conference, Northwestern might be on the chopping block if this ever does happen. The Big Ten used to NEED Northwestern. Now, no more.
Plus, to be cynical about it, if we are good, more TV sets get turned on in Market Number Three in TVLand.
If we stink, we get the check, they get a win on their way to bowl eligibility or the playoffs, one win can make a difference.
I don't see us getting the boot.
Oregon is also on the upswing due to the recent departure of Michael Schill.
