Re: [Husker] Big Ten?

Mike Jaixen

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Dec 18, 2009, 7:46:16 AM12/18/09

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If the Ten/Eleven is only looking to expand to 12, then probably not. They'll probably want to expand their media footprint, and a Rutgers/Pitt/Syracuse gets them access to more than just Omaha.

But yesterday some suggested that they might be thinking 14 or 16 teams, in which case I think Nebraska would almost certainly be a target. If the Big 10/11 wants to go to 16 teams, they wouldn't want to water down their product THAT much. They could add a couple of eastern schools to increase their visibility in the northeast, then turn around and pursue Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas on the west.

Mike Jaixen
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Former Husker John Decker opines that NU should make a push to join the Big Ten as that conference looks to add a twelfth member. A "Big Ten West" would presumably have Iowa and Minnesota (old, long-time NU rivals), along with Illinois, Wisconsin and Northwestern. Personally, I'd like to see it, but I don't think there's any chance the Big Ten would want NU: not enough TV viewers. Notre Dame will be their first choice (they have reportedly turned down previous overtures), and then maybe Mizzou.
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Jay Saunders

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Dec 18, 2009, 7:43:57 AM12/18/09

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I can tell you people here in Big 10 country LOVE the idea of Nebraska joining the conference. They think it would give them an instant upgrade over every other school (save Notre Dame) that's being tossed around.

At first I thought about the "not enough viewers" argument. Omaha isn't the huge market size they would get with Pittsburgh or Mizzou (St. Louis AND Kansas City). But what school (again, save Notre Dame) has such a passionate fan base NATIONWIDE? The Big 10 is looking to make itself more viable, and the Big 10 Network has been talking with cable companies to expand more out of the Big 10 footprint.

I don't see it happening, but the more I've talked about it this week, it's made some sense. We've not been a fan of what's happened since the Big 12 formed - but being the new kid in an established conference would likely give Nebraska even less power than they have now. Plus we wouldn't get to beat up the Kansas schools and Colorado every year...

Jay Saunders
Milwaukee, WI

Nick Chevance

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Dec 18, 2009, 2:59:14 PM12/18/09

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On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 6:46 AM, Mike Jaixen <mikej...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> If the Ten/Eleven is only looking to expand to 12, then probably not. �They'll probably want to expand their media footprint, and a Rutgers/Pitt/Syracuse gets them access to more than just Omaha.
>

> �Mike Jaixen
> http://huskermike.blogspot.com
> http://www.cornnation.com

Worth adding to the thread (I think) is the fact that the Notre Dame
president announced today that they wouldn't be interested in joining
the Big10/11.

After all, they just hired their newest savior to take them to the
MNC. Their contract with NBC will survive and they don't need any
conference to thrive. They just gotta win ball games.

For that contract alone, I hope they go 0-12 for the next 5 years
straight. Nothing personal.

8^)

Nick
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Steven

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Dec 18, 2009, 3:19:42 PM12/18/09

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All of these comments make sense, however, the Big 10 runs the risk of
becoming to "east coast" stretched. Frankly, I think that Penn State has
been a travel mess for a conference that is really an "upper" midwest
conference. Indiana is probably as far as I would think that the conference
would push. I realize they have Purdue and Indiana in the conference, but
can you imagine if they picked up the fan following of a Notre Dame? or I
think Mizzou makes a lot of sense because they pick up St. Louis and Kansas
City markets.

Iowa State would be a great addition, but they don't bring anything to the
table, "money wise" . Iowa State doesn't travel well and they are basically
mediocre in many of their sports.

I don't know how serious the Big 10 is about expansion. This talk crops up
every year.

We'll see.

Oh yeah, I am on vacation today and next week, so I am watching all of the
NU games I recorded using my handy dandy DVR.
I am currently watching KU-NU. I was in Lawrence for that game so theTV
vantage point is interesting. I may watch NU- Baylor or NU-OU next. I
attended both of those....but have sneak peeked them. I also recorded the
NU-Miami Orange Bowl 84. If I feel like watching an excellent
comeback...fantastic line play and the most gut wrenching finish in NU lore,
I just might play that one.

Steven K Class of 1983
Proud Member of the Oklahoma Cornhusker Club