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[56BISON73]

I just dont think ND would be interested in the B10. They always want to be the big cheese and not answer to anyone. They also wont like the competition. IMO. The Big least is more appealing to them competition wise..

[Bison bison]

they'll stall as long as they can.

but they'll eventually give in or become even more irrelevant.

[EndZoneQB]

Footprint doesn't matter with a situation like this. Is Texas in the Big 10's footprint? Not Exactly. It's all about TV numbers and what kind of ratings the schools will bring in. Would you rather watch a Texas vs. Wisconsin in Camp Randall or a Rutgers vs. Purdue? Notre Dame vs. Nebraska in Lincoln or Syracuse vs. Indiana?

Texas and ND will bring huge ratings with them, which in return makes the Big 10 more money. Same goes for the SEC when they expand more...

When we are dealing with teams of this magnitude(ie Nebraska, Texas, Notre Dame), it's not so much about their location at all. These teams have such a widespread devoted fan base that just having them gives you access to that many more television sets in all areas of the country. I mean, for example, in Fargo we generally get the UT game, even when it's not the national game because there is presumably a larger fanbase here.

I just dont think ND would be interested in the B10. They always want to be the big cheese and not answer to anyone. They also wont like the competition. IMO. The Big least is more appealing to them competition wise..

It's a different ballgame than it was in previous years...I have to think they also realize this fact...

[BisonNolesFan77]

When we are dealing with teams of this magnitude(ie Nebraska, Texas, Notre Dame), it's not so much about their location at all. These teams have such a widespread devoted fan base that just having them gives you access to that many more television sets in all areas of the country. I mean, for example, in Fargo we generally get the UT game, even when it's not the national game because there is presumably a larger fanbase here.




It's a different ballgame than it was in previous years...I have to think they also realize this fact...

Yep, it is dumb to even bring the footprint argument up in expansion. All they care about are how many TV's are watching there matchup.

[BisonNolesFan77]

I just dont think ND would be interested in the B10. They always want to be the big cheese and not answer to anyone. They also wont like the competition. IMO. The Big least is more appealing to them competition wise..

Who says the Big East makes it through the conference expansion? I think we already know that the Big 12 will not, the SEC, Big10, and Pac12 will...who is going to be the fourth? The Big East or the ACC? I honestly think it will be the ACC through addition and subtraction...for one I don't see FSU staying in the ACC...but, there is no way that I see some of ACC schools like UNC, Duke, Wake, Virgina, etc. leaving the ACC.

[bisonaudit]

Who says the Big East makes it through the conference expansion? I think we already know that the Big 12 will not, the SEC, Big10, and Pac12 will...who is going to be the fourth? The Big East or the ACC? I honestly think it will be the ACC through addition and subtraction...for one I don't see FSU staying in the ACC...but, there is no way that I see some of ACC schools like UNC, Duke, Wake, Virgina, etc. leaving the ACC.

I think that the only way the Big East makes it is if they convince Notre Dame to join and that is not very likely.

[BisonNolesFan77]

I think that the only way the Big East makes it is if they convince Notre Dame to join and that is not very likely.

The end of the Big East may be here as soon as tomorrow with 'Cuse and Pitt all but set to join the ACC. ACC makes a move that makes them the premier basketball conference in the country, but does zero for football. The ACC needs to go out and get Texas if they want to have a shot at keeping FSU...and Clemson.

[Tatanka]

Iowa state and Baylor iirc call the big east to inquire, should the big xii not make it.

[BisonNolesFan77]

Iowa state and Baylor iirc call the big east to inquire, should the big xii not make it.

Dumb move by Baylor and Iowa St. if true...Big East and Big 12 are as good as dead. Oklahoma, Oklahoma St. are as close to a done deal to the Pac12 as you can get. I think Texas and Texas Tech are headed that way as well. ACC already got 'Cuse and Pitt, now rumors are it's Rutgers and UConn as their 15 and 16. Big10 will finally get Notre Dame, probably grab Mizzou while they are at it. Kansas, Kansas St., Iowa St. Baylor, Cincy, and so are left out hanging, probably form their own conference with whatever is left. Also, where is TCU in all of this? Note to ACC...go grab TCU.

The thing that gets very interesting now...who does the SEC go after? FSU is a fit in every way for the SEC...Clemson is as well. Virgina Tech I don't think wants anything to do with the SEC, Missouri may but they don't bring the viewers that an FSU would. Kansas would boost their basketball stature, but nothing else. Maryland was floated out there, but Maryland does nothing for the SEC.

[Hammersmith]

Missouri to SEC talk picking up steam today. Missouri BOR voted to go SEC if given the chance rather than recommitting to the Big XII. Also, Missouri's pres has resigned as chairman of the Big XII's board of directors.