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According to 24/7 (not including newer players..?) we have 13 5*s on the roster. UM has 1. - In Paris [02:44:49 07/06/22] (0)
Contrarian point of view - In Paris [02:04:24 07/06/22] (0)
SIAP. Good statistical breakdown of B1G's options and why it could go a certain direction (link) * - JK's Jump Cut [22:18:33 07/05/22] (2)
- He did a lot of research but really cherry picked to fit his research..... - jharp [00:00:43 07/06/22] (0)
- Just watched this...pretty interesting* - kybuckeye [23:08:29 07/05/22] (0)
Fine line on expan$ion (more) - BigWoody [21:44:09 07/05/22] (6)
- the TV partners are likely (and reportedly) driving this round of expansion... - Brutus [22:16:57 07/05/22] (2)
  - I frankly don't get the TV market angle now. GaTech, for example, is in a huge market but nobody there cares - Mr.C [22:42:19 07/05/22] (1)
    - Research $ keeps the lights on for the academics. These are universities not semi pros..... - jharp [00:11:55 07/06/22] (0)
- All very true, but i think the B1G strategy is bigger markets->better NIL money->better players->better teams.. - osujason [22:16:26 07/05/22] (2)
  - how can it be said Rutgers and Maryland hasn't worked out when the league is about to sign a TV deal... - Brutus [22:18:19 07/05/22] (1)
    - The money part has worked out, and I think this will lead to better performances on the field eventually. - osujason [22:42:45 07/05/22] (0)
Klatt says Ducks/Huskies simply won't bring enough to the table. Presidents won't sign on that * - whobdis [18:53:46 07/05/22] (13)
- I don't trust Klatt in this instance. * - ZEKE [02:43:24 07/06/22] (0)
- was really hoping for at least UW. Incredible stadium, good fans, cool city, competitive program * - IndierockBuck [22:31:51 07/05/22] (1)
  - Chaz/Chop is a lovely town. * - Smartwater [23:17:35 07/05/22] (0)
- Odd to me that Seattle market isn't big enough. * - AkronBuckJF [22:30:58 07/05/22] (2)
  - yes and a big school, 45k. LOTS of alumni nationwide * - IndierockBuck [22:34:40 07/05/22] (1)
    - Yes and only growing too. Big mistake to leave it * - AkronBuckJF [22:54:27 07/05/22] (0)
- It'll be too bad if this is "only" about money... (more) - BigWoody [21:36:27 07/05/22] (2)
  - It's only about money. The only sustainable and interesting model is full breakaway of 40 teams - AkronBuckJF [22:26:20 07/05/22] (0)
  - Maryland is average….Rutgers sucks in almost all sports.but both brought huge cable markets for BTN * - Trucker22 [22:04:40 07/05/22] (0)
- surprising to me that they're willing to let USC/UCLA be out on a B1G island by themselves way out west... - Brutus [19:19:35 07/05/22] (3)
  - I would think they'd want another 2 out west, to allow for more regional home-and-away schedules in all sports. * - IndianaBuckeye [21:13:48 07/05/22] (0)
  - agree..though I listen to anyone who works for Fox. But seems like two from out west will be needed * - whobdis [20:32:38 07/05/22] (0)
  - Yeah, that list would likely only have one name (ND) * - Nashville [19:23:27 07/05/22] (0)
For those wanting a break from conference realignment….Shoe Highlights (Link below) - THE89Alum [18:44:28 07/05/22] (0)
ACC and PAC12 may form "Alliance" (link) * - WolfBuck [18:27:36 07/05/22] (1)
If the B1G goes to 20 the name should be “Bigger ‘n Sh..” and we know who the “Sh..” is. * - George Bland [18:06:12 07/05/22] (0)
Valenti saying there’s smoke with Georgia Tech… Atlanta Bucks, need a ruling…. - Ivo Shandor [16:59:13 07/05/22] (21)
- GT has a very small fanbase * - Superbuckeye1 [19:51:36 07/05/22] (2)
  - and very big research $$ * - TwinsBuck [20:41:10 07/05/22] (1)
    - & big TV market * - Buckmich [21:57:31 07/05/22] (0)
- I"m not believing much of anything I see posted...none of these media folks knew of the USC move * - whobdis [18:11:50 07/05/22] (0)
- Yeah this seems like clickbait - y2wolv [18:02:47 07/05/22] (0)
- And also Rutgers shows you get the market even if you don't 'get' the market * - Brutus [17:56:50 07/05/22] (0)
- I'd be surprised if Valenti knew anything about the B1G expansion plans * - Brutus [17:54:39 07/05/22] (0)
- Lunch at the Varsity...mmmmm * - B_DeckUsher79 [17:30:25 07/05/22] (0)
- Another Fighting Irish rival as is Miami. * - bucksfan61 [17:25:52 07/05/22] (1)
  - Yep. Rudy got his sack of Barrett vs GT * - Trucker22 [22:06:05 07/05/22] (0)
- Seems completely pointless to me. Wouldn't surprise me if B1G leadership (per se) is still thinking in terms of cable TV * - Mr.C [17:05:41 07/05/22] (8)
  - Did you hit your head today? This makes more sense than adding anyone else.... - jharp [18:31:03 07/05/22] (1)
    - I think I missed hitting my head today, is the problem. - Mr.C [21:34:04 07/05/22] (0)
  - Likely thinking Billions annually (AAU) first. Then Woke. Then Academics/TV. * - Buck Martini [17:08:06 07/05/22] (5)
    - Do conference members share research money? * - Mr.C [17:45:51 07/05/22] (4)
      - Not my strong suit but iirc many big $$ research grants are shared amongst multiple schools in collaboration. * - NoogaBuck (formerly LostInTheSouth) [20:04:33 07/05/22] (0)
      - A. A. U. * - Buck Martini [17:46:55 07/05/22] (2)
        
        Right, but I mean how does adding a school provide more money to the existing members? - Mr.C [17:47:55 07/05/22] (1)
        
        So if you have 14 schools that get 5-10 billion a year and add two or more, the collusion grows! - Buck Martini [17:59:46 07/05/22] (0)
- At this point, I am kind of taking it in stride. Caint do nuthin bout it and Rutgers/MD - Buck Martini [17:04:01 07/05/22] (0)
Assuming the trajectory does take us to two 20+ team superconferences (m) - cvillebuck [16:30:34 07/05/22] (0)
scUM up to #51 in composite team rankings. They do have 1 top 250 commit, though. * - George Bland [16:30:22 07/05/22] (1)
- They're on a roll !! * - R1950 [16:37:44 07/05/22] (0)
New Division Names if Oregon joins (m) - OscarSierraUniform [15:56:21 07/05/22] (10)
- Assuming OSU stays in the East, does that mean we have to switch - cvillebuck [16:22:16 07/05/22] (9)
  - We've got Limited Brands in our division if we need a backup * - Mr.C [16:23:30 07/05/22] (8)
    - I'm Bad. I'm Nationwide. * - ZZ Top [17:12:19 07/05/22] (1)
      - Nice * - Buck Martini [17:47:19 07/05/22] (0)
    - Good point. Maybe Victoria’s Secret will sponsor our cheerleaders. * - cvillebuck [16:52:10 07/05/22] (5)
      - In that case let's see if we can trade Rutgers for UCLA * - Mr.C [16:55:37 07/05/22] (4)
        
        One of the hottest girls I dated was from NJ. And then…. - Buck Martini [17:05:20 07/05/22] (3)
        
        My marriage to one did not last out the year * - In Paris [22:01:41 07/05/22] (0)
        
        alol * - Mr.C [17:06:09 07/05/22] (0)
O - H ! * - Wake Forest Buckeye [15:03:56 07/05/22] (1)
- I - O ! ......................why not again...........* - Buckmich [15:55:41 07/05/22] (0)
4 conferences. 4 conference champs make the play-offs. Eliminate the dog and pony show. * - OSUgradinGA [15:02:50 07/05/22] (3)
- There is a 0% chance 4 conferences exist in 2 years imo. * - buckeyecurt [15:45:38 07/05/22] (0)
- The SeC did not expand so they could only get 1 team into the playoffs. It will be 8 teams - Nickbuck [15:05:24 07/05/22] (1)
  - As long as no byes. * - ZEKE [16:09:35 07/05/22] (0)
Notre Dame hesitant join B1G per ESPN (link) - WolfBuck [14:54:24 07/05/22] (1)
- ESPIN should keep to reporting on Supreme Court Cases. - SylvaniaBuck [14:57:37 07/05/22] (0)
Dennis Dodd claims ND will remain independent (link) - WolfBuck [14:21:50 07/05/22] (10)
- Appreciate the link. Dodd is a dud. * - Buck Martini [17:16:33 07/05/22] (0)
- I could see a path where they stay independent. It would mean they have to get scheduling agreements(m) - 4OHST8 [16:49:36 07/05/22] (0)
- then they shouldn't be eligible to get in the playoffs?******* - TnBuck [16:13:51 07/05/22] (0)
- they probably did their homework on B1G Commish Warren & decided the Cluster wasn't worth it* - Buckmich [15:59:41 07/05/22] (1)
  - George Cluster? * - George Bland [16:34:36 07/05/22] (0)
- " as of right now..that could change" LOL Well of course * - whobdis [15:58:55 07/05/22] (0)
- Good. Let 'em die on the vine. Oregon and Washington, cmon down. * - JukeBucks Hero [15:37:54 07/05/22] (0)
- Excellent ❗️No SEC or B1G in regular season. Beg for playoff game. * - SylvaniaBuck [14:55:37 07/05/22] (0)
- "According to a report over the weekend". Anyone know what report he's referring to? * - JK's Jump Cut [14:34:38 07/05/22] (1)
  - All the reports I have read are leaning toward the B1G/B16 is not finished yet. * - OscarSierraUniform [14:44:36 07/05/22] (0)
Big 12 in deep discussions to add up to six Pac-12 teams (link) * - OscarSierraUniform [13:58:07 07/05/22] (1)
Crystal balls of Jason Moore to the good guys. Top 48 player nationally per Rivals. Maryland DE* - Anotherbuck [13:38:02 07/05/22] (8)
- I take it that at 6’6” & 255 he projects as an edge, correct? * - George Bland [16:23:57 07/05/22] (1)
  - he seemed to grow 2 inches from his first hilight to his last in the reel. * - In Paris [17:13:28 07/05/22] (0)
- Top ND Insider CBd OSU . When is he deciding ? * - NortonBuckeye [14:01:54 07/05/22] (1)
  - Also Kurelic and Wiltfong* - Anotherbuck [16:37:53 07/05/22] (0)
- That would be huge! Maybe explains Reed getting away ? * - NortonBuckeye [14:00:10 07/05/22] (3)
  - I think that is the case. With CBs coming in for Moore and Umeozulu, I think the writing was on the wall. * - buck_12 [14:12:21 07/05/22] (2)
    - perhaps sensing Walker (DT) will be in more so than Umeozulu who is an Edge * - Buckmich [14:24:33 07/05/22] (1)
      - Could be as well. Moore seems to be a DL that can play inside or outside. * - buck_12 [15:16:18 07/05/22] (0)
Dennis Dodd of CBS going for the "if I report every option available, I can go back and say I had it right here" route - UDBuck [13:21:08 07/05/22] (2)
- Dennis dud * - Buck Martini [17:17:18 07/05/22] (0)
- Thanks for the nothing! * - Mr.C [13:36:28 07/05/22] (0)
Expansion tidbits (link) - WolfBuck [13:01:07 07/05/22] (2)
- Interesting, thanks. The ACC GoR signed under duress? - Mr.C [13:03:44 07/05/22] (1)
  - yea..pretty weak if true. * - whobdis [15:52:59 07/05/22] (0)
Based on Swarbrick's comments in late April, I'm counting ND out. * - OscarSierraUniform [12:56:31 07/05/22] (11)
- Late April???? Today is July 5. USC/UCLA was still in the PAC12 then. * - WolfBuck [13:02:45 07/05/22] (1)
  - Here's the article (link) * - OscarSierraUniform [13:41:10 07/05/22] (0)
- What did he say then? Fair to argue that a lot has changed since, like, Wednesday. * - Mr.C [12:58:35 07/05/22] (8)
  - He made comments that he will not allow ND to be a part of the collegiate "Mini-NFL" (m) - OscarSierraUniform [13:32:29 07/05/22] (7)
    - They can take that approach I guess - and go the Ivy route. I don’t suppose Yale misses football money much. * - Mr.C [13:34:27 07/05/22] (6)
      - ND values their independence and have options. They can probably afford to be picky.* - BayAreaBuck [15:02:11 07/05/22] (5)
        
        Their biggest threat isn't money - it's playoff access getting closed off * - Mr.C [15:12:33 07/05/22] (4)
        
        I don’t see that happening. Could make it tougher, though.* - BayAreaBuck [15:40:04 07/05/22] (3)
        
        IMO it depends on whether the B1G and SEC successfully pillage the BigXII and ACC into oblivion. * - Mr.C [15:46:52 07/05/22] (2)
        
        Lawsuits would fly very quickly (collusion argument) if teams are completely excluded from playoffs.* - BayAreaBuck [15:49:57 07/05/22] (0)
        
        If the B1G and SEC decide to take their ball and leave, I'm not sure other programs can fight it. * - Mr.C [15:54:43 07/05/22] (0)
Will ND be placed in the Legends or Leaders division? * - Urban Cowbuck [12:54:50 07/05/22] (2)
- "Legends in their own mind" division * - R1950 [13:04:46 07/05/22] (1)
  - That would be a 2-team division along with Michigan. * - OscarSierraUniform [13:42:13 07/05/22] (0)
I am happy with just USC and UCLA. But am willing to listen to options. * - ZEKE [12:34:53 07/05/22] (11)
- ...but I'd be happier without 'em...* - BuckeyeDale [19:53:13 07/05/22] (0)
- IMO If ND doesn't say yes by Friday, expansion is done for now - WolfBuck [13:08:19 07/05/22] (2)
  - I don't think so. I think that it will open doors for other schools though. - OscarSierraUniform [13:50:36 07/05/22] (0)
  - Agree - the threshold seems to be getting in before the media negotiations conclude. If ND says yes - Mr.C [13:11:18 07/05/22] (0)
- My guess is if ND joins then Stanford gets invited. I still think Oregon and Washington would add value long term. * - bucksfan61 [12:59:07 07/05/22] (0)
- Thank the lord you are happy * - Gene Smith [12:46:34 07/05/22] (1)
  - aac. * - ZEKE [12:48:33 07/05/22] (0)
- Gotta give them some B1G compatriots out west, IMO. At the moment it's too much of an outpost. * - Mr.C [12:41:43 07/05/22] (3)
  - Well, it ain’t horse and buggy anymore. We have jets now! * - Buck Martini [17:23:42 07/05/22] (0)
  - Would SEC make a move on Oregon and Washington? * - ZEKE [12:44:17 07/05/22] (1)
    - Inconceivable! (although that would be hilarious). More just that the B1G should bolster its cultural foothold - Mr.C [12:47:59 07/05/22] (0)
"No way we join any conference that would have us as a member." Jack Swarbrick * - George Bland [12:27:42 07/05/22] (4)
- He stole that from his brother, Zeppo Swarbuck. * - Bucksetal [13:13:55 07/05/22] (0)
- kind of a new working on the old groucho line * - woodhaze [13:04:02 07/05/22] (2)
  - “A child of five could understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.” - Groucho * - Buckmich [13:25:24 07/05/22] (1)
    - present and accounted for, sir! * - woodhaze [13:52:35 07/05/22] (0)
Per ESPN FPI, 10 CFB teams have more than 1% probability of going unbeaten: - Buck-o-matic [11:12:05 07/05/22] (14)
- This is a little odd to me... Almost like a hedge... (m) - TTUBuckeye [12:20:36 07/05/22] (2)
  - That's the ESPN Playbook (m) - CA Buckeye [13:05:33 07/05/22] (0)
- 32% seems ludicrously high. We haven't gone a full season unbeaten in 20 years - Mr.C [11:14:35 07/05/22] (10)
  - I think this is regular season. We did it in 2002, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2019, and 2020.* - BayAreaBuck [11:34:49 07/05/22] (9)
    - In that case more fair - and more aggravating that we don’t have 2-3 more trophies * - Mr.C [12:04:26 07/05/22] (8)
      - LOL - I feel your pain … and do yourself a favor and don’t go back to look at the 70s and 90s * - JerseyBuck [12:48:23 07/05/22] (1)
        
        Oh believe me - I'm scarred by those losses in the 70s and I wasn't even born yet. * - Mr.C [12:51:42 07/05/22] (0)
      - Yep. I still think our % for 2022 is too high, though, given the schedule difficulty.* - BayAreaBuck [12:20:40 07/05/22] (5)
        
        Agree. For example, if we're 70% to win against each of ND, PSU, and M, that's only 34% to win all 3 - Mr.C [12:25:24 07/05/22] (4)
        
        Basically has us at 83% chance of winning each of 6 tough games and 100% for other 6. Seems high.* - BayAreaBuck [12:33:10 07/05/22] (3)
        
        Quite. And we all know there ain't no 100% (except Rutgers)* - Mr.C [12:36:21 07/05/22] (2)
        
        But I just looked it up. 14 point CFB favorite translates to 85% chance of winning. Maybe it’s not too crazy. - BayAreaBuck [12:45:01 07/05/22] (1)
        
        Hmm - maths! Thanks for doing the legwork. * - Mr.C [12:53:20 07/05/22] (0)
I'm surprised UNC is rumored to be high on the wish list. Is this primarily an east-coast TV market play? - Mr.C [11:05:15 07/05/22] (18)
- TV “markets” are a relic of cable TV. Still valuable today but will soon be obsolete. - cvillebuck [12:35:58 07/05/22] (4)
  - Population of Cali declined in the last census yet the B1G added two teams fromthat state - RandyH [12:53:31 07/05/22] (2)
    - It doesn't matter who lives in CA, as long as people still tune in to watch USC * - Mr.C [12:55:35 07/05/22] (1)
      - Bingo. You want teams that football fans want to watch. - cvillebuck [13:06:17 07/05/22] (0)
  - I don't think they'd bring more national viewers than, say, Colorado or Washington, who would accomplish more - Mr.C [12:39:23 07/05/22] (0)
- The BIG just demonstrated the desire to be THE NATIONAL BRAND. By adding - ysubuckfan [12:23:59 07/05/22] (0)
- I don’t get it, either. Plus, they act more like an SEC school when it comes to integrity.* - BayAreaBuck [11:49:44 07/05/22] (0)
- UNC (and Duke) have huge research dollars. They also have a big fan base. I think they would be a great add with UVa - Hanawi [11:16:51 07/05/22] (9)
  - Duke’s football following is nearly non existent. They ranked 97th in TV viewers in 2021, just behind - Nashville [12:44:08 07/05/22] (2)
    - Yeah, I went to Duke for grad school. No one cares about football. Just think they are a package with UNC, but maybe not - Hanawi [13:08:59 07/05/22] (0)
    - Yeah, Duke would only be incentive for UNC to defect. Cue Quint to Brody re: Hooper: "We'll take him for ballast, Chief" * - Mr.C [12:54:48 07/05/22] (0)
  - yep..and I think we approached them before prior to MD/Rutgers * - whobdis [12:24:09 07/05/22] (0)
  - Great adds from a wholistic qualitative standpoint, but not sure on the football dollars. * - Mr.C [12:14:49 07/05/22] (1)
    - BIG's aim in this reshuffling is about more than football and sports in general. * - TwinsBuck [12:23:22 07/05/22] (0)
  - UVa, UNC and Duke would be great adds. I simply don't see it happening though because of the high exit fee for each. * - OscarSierraUniform [11:23:29 07/05/22] (2)
    - If Clem and FSU go SEC, there won't be a conference left to exit * - Mr.C [12:07:53 07/05/22] (1)
      - Good point. * - OscarSierraUniform [12:24:44 07/05/22] (0)
- I can't really understand why people keep bringing up Syracuse. I don't see how they bring anything to the table.* - Club 221 [11:16:44 07/05/22] (0)
Recruiting . . . (link) * - ZEKE [09:52:57 07/05/22] (7)
- Player Ratings indicate present Athletic Ability. More important is the Cultural fit, - ysubuckfam [12:00:58 07/05/22] (2)
  - You ghosted yourself? * - Bucksetal [12:56:29 07/05/22] (1)
    - This is getting existential * - Mr.C [12:59:08 07/05/22] (0)
- Eat it, scUM. * - OscarSierraUniform [11:09:15 07/05/22] (0)
- It's downright laughable the degree to which they've squandered last year's momentum. - Mr.C [11:02:57 07/05/22] (2)
  - I think one has to work harder to lose recruits at a place like Michigan than to gain recruits. * - OscarSierraUniform [11:15:06 07/05/22] (1)
    - Probably true for <=3 stars. Not so much for the others. Plus when your Admin won't let you compete on a level playing - Bucksetal [13:01:53 07/05/22] (0)
O__H__ - Wake Forest Buckeye (7899) [07:38:14 07/05/22] (1)
- I - O ! .............................. ...* - Buckmich [07:47:20 07/05/22] (0)
60 Days till Notre Dame...144 Days till scUM___ * - Wake Forest Buckeye (7899) [07:38:04 07/05/22] (3)
- Once we get past the July 4th holiday, it feels like we're getting close. Bring it on! * - Buck the Trend [08:52:38 07/05/22] (2)
  - I'm excited about the season, lots to look forward to. But man, somebody slow this train down! * - Mr.C [11:08:08 07/05/22] (0)
  - Yep! Can't wait to get back to the Shoe & take in the game day atmosphere! * - Buckmich [10:07:32 07/05/22] (0)
Bruce Thornton highlights this kid has a chance to be special as well. This freshman - Poisonut [19:17:53 07/04/22] (11)
- I just think it's cool his name is Bruce... - Ivo Shandor [08:56:22 07/05/22] (0)
- So how many of these kids will be one and dones? * - sykobuck [08:46:54 07/05/22] (0)
- Nice. Did notice on a left side layup he used his right hand not his left. But he looks good. * - ZEKE [08:27:25 07/05/22] (1)
  - Yeah, and not a single assist. :) * - sykobuck [08:41:36 07/05/22] (0)
- Bryce and Bruce are going to be a hell of a force together. * - Maximus [02:32:48 07/05/22] (0)
- More than a chance of bring special. Bruce is special. Best true PG since Conley (m) - Barrett777 [02:17:45 07/05/22] (1)
  - Has to be better than me first * - A.Craft [09:24:03 07/05/22] (0)
- Nice to see him playing on the same team as Devin Royal* - Hanawi [22:05:39 07/04/22] (1)
  - Agree it might help they are on same tram. Hopefully Royal seeing this young talent attracts him here (m) - Barrett777 [02:12:25 07/05/22] (0)
- Has a man’s body for basketball already . * - NortonBuckeye [20:06:09 07/04/22] (1)
  - For sure * - Poisonut [20:23:50 07/04/22] (0)
Bryce Sensabaugh dropped 50 in his kingdom league game yesterday (m) - Poisonut [19:02:53 07/04/22] (4)
- again? * - Buckmich [19:14:07 07/04/22] (3)
  - tundra * - BuckeyeRef [04:37:20 07/05/22] (0)
  - Sorry, might have been talked about already. * - Poisonut [19:16:28 07/04/22] (1)
    - Posted it last night, but thank you for posting again. * - Barrett777 [02:08:59 07/05/22] (0)
Big Ten Wish List: Notre Dame, Stanford, Oregon and North Carolina! (link) - bucksfan61 [16:50:08 07/04/22] (5)
- I would still go for ND. (m) - OscarSierraUniform [11:17:32 07/05/22] (0)
- Forget ND and the East Coast IMO... Cal, Stanford, Washington, and Oregon. Own the Pacific Coast * - Ivo Shandor [09:55:35 07/05/22] (1)
  - I’m down with this! (m) - bucksfan61 [11:58:40 07/05/22] (0)
- Do we really need another pompous ass U like ND😛 * - SylvaniaBuck [22:37:21 07/04/22] (1)
Karma is a bitch! - WolfBuck [16:11:18 07/04/22] (13)
- For our health let’s skip anything San Fansicko. - SylvaniaBuck [22:39:24 07/04/22] (0)
- Cal - CTPROF [16:31:09 07/04/22] (2)
  - one of the best Away games I've attended. * - Buckmich [10:09:42 07/05/22] (1)
    - It’s a beautiful setting.* - BayAreaBuck [12:23:57 07/05/22] (0)
- Why is that Karma? Did Cal harm tOSU in some way? - buckeyecurt [16:26:20 07/04/22] (8)
  - Wow. Short memory…28-0 loss 1921 Rose Bowl. * - Mirth [18:29:15 07/04/22] (7)
    - My dad taped that game for me. * - George Bland [19:53:48 07/04/22] (3)
      - I was there * - Chi-town [20:09:17 07/04/22] (2)
        
        Classic - haha * - Mr.C [08:26:17 07/05/22] (0)
        
        Heh :) * - SaltLakeCity Buck [06:30:41 07/05/22] (0)
    - Aac! * - buckeyecurt [19:04:45 07/04/22] (0)
    - aac! Kenny Guiton righted that wrong * - Mr.C [18:47:42 07/04/22] (1)
      - Yep, lol * - Buck Martini [19:19:33 07/04/22] (0)
Would add north Carolina and Syracuse..FSU and g tech * - LUVDABUCKS [16:10:36 07/04/22] (4)
- BC before Syracuse (m) - WolfBuck [16:11:57 07/04/22] (3)
  - Neither bring much value. * - Nashville [17:11:02 07/04/22] (1)
    - +1. No thank you. * - SaltLakeCity Buck [18:24:48 07/04/22] (0)
  - Boston is a great market if you're the Celtics, Patriots, Sox or Bruins. BC is a good school but - cac [16:59:35 07/04/22] (0)
Still thinking it will be ND and Stanford, then Oregon and Wash. They all can sched their in-state rivals non-conf. * - Frankly Scarlet [15:43:28 07/04/22] (4)
- Won't all of them, besides ND, just be stealing money? Why add them. We have enough moochers. * - Et tu Brute [15:45:25 07/04/22] (3)
  - B1G needs more out west than just USC and UCLA imo. And adding USC/UCLA... - Brutus [15:52:12 07/04/22] (2)
    - Not really. Everyone else we add takes money, not adds it. * - Et tu Brute [15:57:30 07/04/22] (1)
      - I think you're wrong * - Brutus [16:06:47 07/04/22] (0)
ND has always been a National program and have always recruited nationally. B1G is a coast 2 coast confrnc now. * - Buckeye Stuck In Florida [15:39:02 07/04/22] (1)
- Aren't they in the Narcissist's conference? * - pearl alley ghost [06:47:13 07/05/22] (0)
AAU question about B10 expansion - Buckeye DJ [15:08:16 07/04/22] (7)
- Think US Dept of Defence seeks hypersonic drone performance research at $3b, - In Paris [16:20:31 07/04/22] (0)
- There is a large amount of collaboration on research grants between schools * - Razorbuck [16:10:15 07/04/22] (0)
- Is all about the Benjamin's! AAU money runs the university. Football money does not * - jharp [15:32:26 07/04/22] (2)
  - Research is one of the primary reasons for large universities to exist. Football is a game. * - cac [16:56:23 07/04/22] (1)
    - Exactly! Football pays for other games. Research pays for school * - jharp [23:44:39 07/04/22] (0)
- Good questions. My opinion is it makes the academic elites feel really important to have these stupid (m) - buckeyecurt [15:12:52 07/04/22] (1)
  - Revenge of the Nerds. * - NoogaBuck (formerly LostInTheSouth) [15:28:31 07/04/22] (0)
Darron Reed to LSU - crystal balls are fallible * - woodhaze [14:05:43 07/04/22] (6)
- Who cares, Brian Kelly is a clown show. Massive skeletons in his closet * - Superbuckeye1 [17:55:28 07/04/22] (0)
- Expected after the last 2 to 3 weeks. * - R1950 [14:58:37 07/04/22] (0)
- 6 of 8 Crystal Balls were for LSU ... not a big surprise ... * - LPatriots [14:43:48 07/04/22] (1)
  - This * - Buckmich [15:03:06 07/04/22] (0)
- Things happen . Had he committed some would post he’s a 3 star . * - NortonBuckeye [14:07:28 07/04/22] (1)
  - He was. Everywhere except ON3. * - HithemhardNchowtheyfall [14:41:18 07/04/22] (0)
Does B1G kick anyone out? Lets say they reach their magic number & ..... - jharp [13:20:21 07/04/22] (10)
- In your hypothetical yes, B1G would drop Purdue for Georgia. Short of something like that I doubt - Nashville [21:29:50 07/04/22] (0)
- Ped State *SHOULD* have been kicked out!!! * - CA Buckeye [21:00:39 07/04/22] (0)
- UI Chicago dropped out around WW2, Mich was kicked out for a few years in the early 1900's * - RandyH [14:22:36 07/04/22] (2)
  - Nebraska dropped out in 2017 * - B_DeckUsher79 [15:27:39 07/04/22] (1)
    - Bah dum bum * - Buck Martini [19:22:54 07/04/22] (0)
- Revenue stream too big. Nobody will be removed * - MaumeeBuck [13:46:26 07/04/22] (0)
- no * - Brutus [13:21:51 07/04/22] (3)
  - While I hope not, everybody has a price. * - jharp [13:47:39 07/04/22] (2)
    - I could be wrong but I'm not sure I see the need for the league to ever get smaller... - Brutus [14:06:37 07/04/22] (1)
      - I misspoke - we reach the 4 conferences of 24 teams each. Conference is set. Bama wants to leave the south..... - jharp [15:17:29 07/04/22] (0)
How bizarre would it be to watch a USC/ND B1G championship game. Ugh. * - Frankly Scarlet [11:53:38 07/04/22] (2)
- Hopfully not in my lifetime. * - TRANSPLANTED BUCKEYE [12:40:22 07/04/22] (1)
  - ⌃ This! * - IndianaBuckeye [14:14:19 07/04/22] (0)
Domers talking about what they’d want to join the B1G, “can we kick Michigan out?” * - George Bland [10:50:12 07/04/22] (2)
- Heard they don't schedule each other cuz their combined heads won't fit in any venue * - pearl alley ghost [06:49:15 07/05/22] (0)
- Well, some of their thinking is logical-OK * - R1950 [12:25:00 07/04/22] (0)
Who makes the next move, SEC or BIG? When? * - ysubuckfan [10:27:07 07/04/22] (1)
- ND makes next move, yea or nay * - Razorbuck [12:23:39 07/04/22] (0)
Any talk Georgia Tech would join? * - B_DeckUsher79 [09:57:47 07/04/22] (12)
- Let’s hope not. Would be like adding Rutgers all over again - y2wolv [14:31:09 07/04/22] (1)
  - +1 * - Mr.C [12:08:27 07/05/22] (0)
- God, I hope so! My bro favorite team. Would love to beat on them yearly * - jharp [13:21:55 07/04/22] (0)
- I love GT's stadium. * - ZEKE [12:47:52 07/04/22] (0)
- wasn't NC and GT contacted befoer MD and Rutgers joined. Both passed..and probably sad that they did * - whobdis [12:10:03 07/04/22] (0)
- Wnat about Boston College? Adds New England to the map * - Unnamed OSU Nut [11:29:42 07/04/22] (1)
  - That would be like adding another Rutgers but without a good recruiting area * - Nashville [11:48:14 07/04/22] (0)
- Ga tech, Clemson and FSU seem to be good fits if you want to expand south. * - Nickbuck [10:23:49 07/04/22] (4)
  - Miami over FSU all day imo * - Brutus [12:37:08 07/04/22] (0)
  - GaTech and Miami would be the first two i would approach. Clempson is SEC bound, as they’ve always wanted * - IndierockBuck [10:38:54 07/04/22] (0)
  - I would like GaTech, but I suspect that won't happen. I'd be shocked if Clemson and FSU don't go to SEC. * - TwinsBuck [10:28:30 07/04/22] (1)
    - GT,NC, either Duke or UV * - Trucker22 [11:08:28 07/04/22] (0)
Tweet from Jon Wilner (PAC12 reporter who broke the USC/UCLA news): - buckeyecurt [09:50:56 07/04/22] (9)
- Wilner is one of the AP voters who would have us way lower than anyone else in that poll. * - DaytonBuck [13:18:51 07/04/22] (0)
- I think he has that backwards - jharp [12:37:34 07/04/22] (0)
- Fox can’t want ND due to NBC. But NBC offers big possibilities for B1G on tier 2 rights * - Trucker22 [11:07:16 07/04/22] (2)
  - NBC pays ND 15 mil a year for their home games plus they get a partial ACC cut of 10-11 mil for other sports - RandyH [14:17:36 07/04/22] (1)
    - all it takes is NBC wanting to expand more into college football and become pseudo partners... - Brutus [15:15:52 07/04/22] (0)
- Water is wet * - Buckeye Stuck In Florida [10:14:05 07/04/22] (2)
  - Correct, but this contradicts the notion that B1G/SEC are “selecting” who they want. This basically (m) - buckeyecurt [10:38:08 07/04/22] (0)
- Pretty widely known if you've been following this stuff at all* - kybuckeye [10:06:18 07/04/22] (0)
Something imminent with ND. My boss just texted “sad day” He is connected at ND alumni association - Trucker22 [09:22:20 07/04/22] (13)
- Bow down to the almighty dollar, Notre Dame. Straight cash Homie :) * - SaltLakeCity Buck [15:31:38 07/04/22] (0)
- USC/ND will be a protected game. They will average around 9 wins a year. Yawn**** - Harris Lake [13:41:46 07/04/22] (0)
- NO exceptions. None, Zero, nil. * - ZEKE [12:40:57 07/04/22] (0)
- Bingo at halftime * - woodhaze [11:03:43 07/04/22] (0)
- Text him back “Happy Independence Day!” * - Mr.C [10:19:45 07/04/22] (1)
  - That is precisely what I said. * - Trucker22 [11:04:47 07/04/22] (0)
- The thought of ND nation hating joining the B10 brings me an odd sense of fulfillment. * - JukeBucks Hero [09:39:49 07/04/22] (6)
  - +1. * - SaltLakeCity Buck [15:41:46 07/04/22] (0)
  - I really like my boss but FND * - Trucker22 [09:40:48 07/04/22] (4)
    - ND fans may be worried they follow the same path as PSU - relevant, but no longer unique.* - BayAreaBuck [10:27:16 07/04/22] (1)
      - To be known as the “whiner brethern”! * - VarsityO [11:40:02 07/04/22] (0)
    - That's great compromise right there! * - Luckydog [10:15:44 07/04/22] (0)
    - ^^^THIS^^^^^ Let them hang out to dry. * - Buckeye Stuck In Florida [10:15:02 07/04/22] (0)
Here’s a ranking of college football team’s value (link) The methodology and the - Nashville [09:09:24 07/04/22] (8)
- Excellent. Thank you. * - Shane Falco [16:48:22 07/04/22] (0)
- I know football is driving the bus but if you pull NC schools the “state championship” between(m) - 4OHST8 [10:17:27 07/04/22] (0)
- Oregon and Washington are no brainers for the B1G at this point IMO... - Brutus [09:31:05 07/04/22] (2)
  - Agree. I would like Colorado too, but they seem less likely. * - Mr.C [10:06:42 07/04/22] (0)
  - Agree. If the B1G goes to 20 members (likely), both Oregon and Washington should be in. * - R1950 [10:02:38 07/04/22] (0)
- I agree with you. College basketball has never been more irrelevant. This all football. * - buckeyecurt [09:21:46 07/04/22] (0)
- Excellent. Thank you. * - Shane Falco [09:17:59 07/04/22] (0)
O__H__ - Wake Forest Buckeye (7898) [08:24:21 07/04/22] (1)
- I O! Go, Bucks! * - TwinsBuck [08:30:07 07/04/22] (0)
61 Days till Notre Dame...145 Days till scUM___ * - Wake Forest Buckeye (7898) [08:24:08 07/04/22] (0)
Espn has OSU with 82.7% chance to make the playoffs. Oregon 1.1%. Not sure they make BiG better * - jharp [03:24:30 07/04/22] (11)
- Like any team they have ups and downs. Oregon has been in playoffs more that any B1G but OSU * - Razorbuck [12:28:26 07/04/22] (1)
  - They've been 1 time * - Salty Nut [23:36:38 07/04/22] (0)
- Another forecast has OR slightly behind scUM and USC - 4th in the 2024 B1G. Not sure what you're saying (link) * - R1950 [09:44:27 07/04/22] (0)
- Brings in the Portland metro - 2.5 million - and Uncle Phil's money. Top 2 or 3 facilities (link) * - R1950 [09:26:46 07/04/22] (0)
- Oregon football program >>> Rutgers and Maryland football programs (m) - Barrett777 [08:25:10 07/04/22] (2)
  - Oregon FB > all B1G programs not OSU, M, PSU, W, USC * - Trucker22 [09:16:18 07/04/22] (1)
    - Not so sure about Wisky - maybe. They've had the advantage of playing in the B1G West. * - R1950 [10:52:52 07/04/22] (0)
- Expansion isn’t about making the B1G “better”. If it was, UCLA isn’t joining. It’s about money. * - buckeyecurt [06:56:00 07/04/22] (0)
- Show me on this doll where Oregon hurt you... * - Brutus [06:50:02 07/04/22] (1)
  - :) * - SaltLakeCity Buck [07:14:35 07/04/22] (0)
- There's more to conference membership than making football playoffs one season. * - TwinsBuck [06:39:18 07/04/22] (0)
Rumors that Zona, ASU, Colo, and Utah will be meeting with B12 this week. - DesertBuckeye [01:20:11 07/04/22] (3)
- Geoff Schwartz said of the remaining PAC12 only Ore & Stanford have not issued a public statement…….neither has ND * - zabruzzi [08:37:20 07/04/22] (0)
- noteworthy that, if that report is true, Oregon and Washington aren't on that list... * - Brutus [07:35:20 07/04/22] (1)
  - Good! * - Buckmich [08:13:38 07/04/22] (0)
He speaks the truth. scum sucks. link * - oldmanbuck [00:46:31 07/04/22] (0)
One thing I’d like to see for our schedule.(m) - OscarSierraUniform [23:34:30 07/03/22] (0)
Brice Sensabaugh scores 50 points in a Kingdom League game. (M) - Barrett777 [23:02:55 07/03/22] (1)
- Nice interview of Brice after the game (m) - Barrett777 [23:08:51 07/03/22] (0)
USFL finals. Good game and a nice crowd. * - jharp [22:49:37 07/03/22] (0)
Big Kat sighting today. - OscarSierraUniform [22:02:20 07/03/22] (0)
I've only been enamored with a few teams besides the Buckeyes. Southern Cal and ND are two. * - #1Bucks [21:59:08 07/03/22] (0)
Does BIG have the leverage to give ND a deadline for a decision? * - ZEKE [13:53:41 07/03/22] (56)
- Times, they are a'changin .... Golf, now Football. Before ya know it they will want to throw the ball. * - TellMe [22:45:10 07/03/22] (1)
  - I hope LIV makes it and PGA craters. * - ZEKE [07:49:05 07/04/22] (0)
- If it's going to be two super conferences--B1G and SEC--I don't see the SEC wanting ND for a couple of reasons(m) - longtimebuckeyesfan [17:34:02 07/03/22] (10)
  - Seems to be trending in this direction... * - BuckeyeRef [06:14:37 07/04/22] (0)
  - I agree but academics will remain important imo. * - bucksfan61 [19:01:42 07/03/22] (8)
    - I strongly disagree here. Academics will be a distant 3rd on the importance scale. * - buckeyecurt [19:35:05 07/03/22] (7)
      - clown show spewing the narrative. You know this how? * - Buckmich [06:00:46 07/04/22] (3)
        
        Not sure how many times you get to personally attack me but whatever. Also, why do you hate progress in CFB? * - buckeyecurt [06:58:32 07/04/22] (2)
        
        Not challenging Expansion, challenging your uninformed emphatic position on Academics. - Buckmich [08:23:46 07/04/22] (1)
        
        No I haven’t heard that. But do you think B1G would decline FSU or Clemson if they asked? I don’t. * - buckeyecurt [08:34:25 07/04/22] (0)
      - Disagree. Academics will remain important but the AAU membership won't be such a stickler... - Brutus [20:24:46 07/03/22] (2)
        
        I’m not saying the B1G won’t try to have good academic institutions, but some of the pretentious (m) - buckeyecurt [20:37:58 07/03/22] (1)
        
        B1G presidents are about academics first - CTPROF [23:36:56 07/03/22] (0)
- Wonder how Stanford feels about being offered only to bring ND in? * - Buckeye Stuck In Florida [17:29:26 07/03/22] (5)
  - If Stanford plays Stanford Football, they're unbeatable. * - In Paris [04:04:42 07/04/22] (1)
    - No doubt. * - ZEKE [12:50:29 07/04/22] (0)
  - Nobody cares about Stanfords feelings. Schools that want to survive will go where they have to. * - buckeyecurt [19:28:00 07/03/22] (1)
    - Yep. * - SaltLakeCity Buck [20:05:58 07/03/22] (0)
  - They’d feel like opening up a sizable new bank account :) * - Mr.C [17:59:04 07/03/22] (0)
- I heard ND signed an agreement with ACC that runs until I think 2026 that would cost millions to get out of to join - osuron [16:29:26 07/03/22] (4)
  - The ACC might not exist in a few days or weeks. (more) - WolfBuck [17:47:52 07/03/22] (1)
    - Yup. The easy way to break a contract is when the entity you signed it with no longer exists. * - buckeyecurt [19:28:49 07/03/22] (0)
  - They supposedly are contractually obligated to only join the ACC until 2035.. - DaytonBuck [17:17:27 07/03/22] (0)
  - I don’t know specifics but it’s got to be an easier out for them since it doesn’t include football. * - Mr.C [16:45:45 07/03/22] (0)
- FWIW, several sources claim ND will give an answer in days. - WolfBuck [15:13:45 07/03/22] (25)
  - If they pass it up they are gonna be pissed when they finally end up in the SEC(m) - AlamedaBuck [18:50:01 07/03/22] (0)
  - I totally agree but it wouldn't surprise me if they passed. * - BuckeyeRef [16:26:48 07/03/22] (0)
  - Cracks me up how these "sources" had no clue on USC/UCLA, but suddenly they all know what is happening.* - Buck Soup [16:10:33 07/03/22] (1)
    - This. Anyone who thinks there are credible leaks now is not paying attention. It’s in the VAULT * - Ivo Shandor [17:26:36 07/03/22] (0)
  - I don’t get the logic behind why Notre Dame has to be next. Fine with me if they don’t want a piece of the pie. * - bucksfan61 [15:30:36 07/03/22] (19)
    - ND delivers New York and Boston. Period. * - Ivo Shandor [21:08:56 07/03/22] (0)
    - B1G wants them in before next tv contract finalizes, I’d guess * - Mr.C [16:20:59 07/03/22] (10)
      - That makes sense but i’m just saying if Oregon and Washington wanted to join i would have said yes right away. * - bucksfan61 [16:33:51 07/03/22] (9)
        
        Outside of ND, the next biggest targets are in the ACC. - 2BUCKI [18:26:42 07/03/22] (2)
        
        UNC/Duke fit academically and are AAU members but this is football driven. Clemsen i would go for even without AAU (m) - bucksfan61 [18:58:51 07/03/22] (0)
        
        This is all about football and UW/UO are better fits than anyone left in the ACC - Mr.C [18:48:45 07/03/22] (0)
        
        Why? Neither bring anything! Their states produce very few recruits. Small markets...... - jharp [16:53:45 07/03/22] (3)
        
        B1G needs more out west than just USC/UCLA... - Brutus [21:42:07 07/03/22] (0)
        
        It’s not about tv markets any longer, though. Or at least not primarily. * - Mr.C [17:56:41 07/03/22] (0)
        
        I’d like GT and Atlanta market in Big Ten. Seattle is a good market and Oregon is an awesome brand. * - bucksfan61 [17:00:27 07/03/22] (0)
        
        Can only guess, even if that rumor is true. Maybe the B1G wants to keep an even number, and if ND says yes then - Mr.C [16:45:09 07/03/22] (1)
        
        I think you’re right plus i don’t think the Big Ten wants to be seen as pushing this arms race. Lol * - bucksfan61 [16:51:36 07/03/22] (0)
    - $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ * - jharp [16:20:05 07/03/22] (0)
    - Here's my guess (m) - WolfBuck [15:44:17 07/03/22] (0)
    - Maybe B1G is up for further expansion if ND is in, but not if they're out * - JK's Jump Cut [15:42:40 07/03/22] (1)
      - I don’t get that either. If you’re expanding to the west coast it’s logical to have (m) - bucksfan61 [16:28:54 07/03/22] (0)
    - This may come as a surprise, but they are super blue bloods with a massive fan base. - Centauri2 [15:41:24 07/03/22] (2)
      - I get that but it seems to me the Big Ten is doing them a big courtesy. Get the Seattle and Portland markets then (m) - bucksfan61 [15:45:18 07/03/22] (1)
        
        I could be wrong but it seems the die is cast for two super conferences so they better hurry up and decide. - bucksfan61 [15:59:58 07/03/22] (0)
  - Yahoo Link * - WolfBuck [15:19:12 07/03/22] (0)
- Has the B10 even asked them? * - Alg [14:55:21 07/03/22] (0)
- Yes. Tell ND that no BIG Team will schedule them (off the record) and get Stanford plus another PAC Team. * - ysubuckfan [14:53:51 07/03/22] (0)
- For what reason though? * - Et tu Brute [14:07:10 07/03/22] (2)
  - Because they are pretentious idiots who think they are entitled to “independence” but all the (m) - buckeyecurt [14:27:14 07/03/22] (1)
    - True. I suppose a deadline would be good in regards to the next tv contract. * - Et tu Brute [14:45:47 07/03/22] (0)
"Drivers, start your engines" by Cade Stover at the MidOhio Indy 200 race today :) * - Buck-o-matic [12:54:35 07/03/22] (4)
- His home town, isn't it? * - Iron Mike [15:53:44 07/03/22] (3)
  - yep * - BuckeyeRef [16:29:04 07/03/22] (1)
    - He is a Lexington High School grad. * - IndianaBuckeye [21:23:47 07/03/22] (0)
  - Yes. Mid-Ohio is near Mansfield. * - Club Seats [16:27:38 07/03/22] (0)
O__H__ - Wake Forest Buckeye (7897) [06:07:13 07/03/22] (1)
- I - O ! .............................. ...* - Buckmich [06:24:17 07/03/22] (0)
62 Days till Notre Dame...146 Days till scUM___ * - Wake Forest Buckeye (7897) [06:07:02 07/03/22] (0)
Went to stassen.com (believe this is Zanzibar’s site) (m) - BayAreaBuck [02:08:21 07/03/22] (3)
- A+ Amazing clarity for an internet database! (Also, scUM #19 this century :) * - Buck-o-matic [10:01:50 07/03/22] (0)
- Nation titles were called Mythical until 2014 for a reason. * - Buckeye Stuck In Florida [07:06:31 07/03/22] (1)
  - ...STILL...* - BuckeyeDale [08:41:04 07/03/22] (0)
If the B1G is smart, they will return The Rose Bowl back to the crown jewel it is. Make it the Conf Champ Game..m - 8NCs7.5Heismans [20:34:39 07/02/22] (32)
- Not a bad idea, but the CC game should be played in DOME. That way weather isn't a factor * - BuckeyeRef [16:43:59 07/03/22] (2)
  - It last rained at the Rose Bowl in 1955. * - UDBuck [18:21:17 07/03/22] (0)
  - I’d play it at Soldier Field ever year, weather be darned. * - Mr.C [16:46:24 07/03/22] (0)
- Doug Lesmeris just said on his podcast that the Rose Bowl has held up progress for decades & this (m) - buckeyecurt [09:31:59 07/03/22] (9)
  - If the B1G and P12 wanted to end their association with the RB and participate in whatever (m) - 4OHST8 [11:53:23 07/03/22] (4)
    - there will be tens of millions who don't give a flying frack about college football who watch the parade. - Iron Mike [12:09:25 07/03/22] (2)
      - I get that but i am not sure that anyone can establish with any actual metric that the Tournament of Roses(m) - 4OHST8 [12:25:50 07/03/22] (1)
        
        The Parade is an International Event, watched by millions worldwide. It doesn't need the football game. Nor, to be - Iron Mike [13:43:07 07/03/22] (0)
    - Besides, if this turns into a B10/P12 merger for the most part the Rose Bowl stands to essentially(m) - 4OHST8 [11:57:17 07/03/22] (0)
  - Has the Rose Bowl game ever been held on a day other than the day of the Rose Parade? - HilliardJoe [11:22:33 07/03/22] (1)
    - 2002 when it was played on 1/3, it was the BCS title game and Rose Bowl Game, canes vs huskers * - RandyH [11:45:42 07/03/22] (0)
  - Just another opinion. No more important than anyone here * - jharp [10:46:50 07/03/22] (1)
    - He’s 100% right that the Rose Bowl has been the holdup to progress. There are going to be a lot of (m) - buckeyecurt [11:04:53 07/03/22] (0)
- Someone will correct me if I am wrong - I don't think the B1G owns the Rose Bowl; they are their own entity. * - Steve in Md [06:16:52 07/03/22] (2)
  - The Rose Bowl is an event that is part of the Tournament of Roses, the parade is older than the game * - HilliardJoe [06:42:33 07/03/22] (1)
    - that parade gets more worldwide coverage than any football game - RandyH [11:23:02 07/03/22] (0)
- No. Keep it in Indy. USC shouldn't get another home game* - Eph97 [22:45:39 07/02/22] (4)
  - USC plays in the Coliseum, UCLA home field is the Rose Bowl. Agree, keep it in Indy * - BuckeyeRef [16:46:36 07/03/22] (0)
  - If tOSU we're to play SC in champ game in Rose Bowl, it would be more like a tOSU home game. * - TwinsBuck [09:12:52 07/03/22] (0)
  - Rumor has it SoFi will be the location of a future B1G title game * - JK's Jump Cut [22:57:03 07/02/22] (1)
    - Wonderful....LA 8$ gas * - B_DeckUsher79 [11:17:30 07/03/22] (0)
- The Rose Bowl is about to be a dead body unless its the new NC game. * - buckeyecurt [20:58:21 07/02/22] (3)
  - They aren't going to get rid of the biggest bowl game there is historically. They'll figure out - Alg [21:27:47 07/02/22] (2)
    - Why would that matter...they are paying players now * - BuckeyeRef [16:47:19 07/03/22] (0)
    - You’re probably right on this. * - buckeyecurt [21:57:16 07/02/22] (0)
- So, you're okay w/the B1GFCG on New Year's Day? * - Club Seats [20:56:46 07/02/22] (6)
  - I believe upcoming expanded playoffs/league sizes could lead to this. - UDBuck [21:06:00 07/02/22] (5)
    - I sure hope not. I'd like a return to a National Champion for a SEASON, not a 'who got hot for the tournament.'-m - BuckeyeDale [00:10:05 07/03/22] (4)
      - You gotta be kidding. BYU played nobody and beat a 6-6 Michigan team in the Holiday Bowl to ‘win’ the NC. Any team - Nashville [08:28:10 07/03/22] (2)
        
        Exactly. If Iowa goes 8-4 but then beats tOSU, Wisconsin, USC, & Bama to win a title thats not luck. * - buckeyecurt [09:15:20 07/03/22] (1)
        
        Agreed. It’s just different. Good chance USC wins in 2002 and OSU wins in 1998 and 2005.* - BayAreaBuck [14:05:44 07/03/22] (0)
      - I’ve now heard multiple people say “think AFC/NFC in the new world. SEC & B1G will be the only two. (m) - buckeyecurt [05:50:43 07/03/22] (0)
Interesting Nebraska tidbit. Lincoln to LA (3 hrs 5 min). Lincoln to Piscataway (5 hrs 15 min) **** - Harris Lake [19:15:39 07/02/22] (2)
- Both of those cannot be non-stop flights Non-stop Omaha to Newark is <3 hours. . * - Buckeye Stuck In Florida [07:11:30 07/03/22] (0)
- Yeah, no way that makes sense. * - Peter Lemonjello [20:47:38 07/02/22] (0)
To hell with ND. No special treatment. * - ZEKE [14:54:02 07/02/22] (7)
- This 100% Those egotistical a-holes think everyone should cave to their wishes * - R1950 [08:37:25 07/03/22] (0)
- I hope the B1G doesn’t capitulate to them….then there’s Jeans as an alum… * - HithemhardNchowtheyfall [20:34:15 07/02/22] (0)
- Leave 'em. Let 'em rot.* - Gonzo [19:02:16 07/02/22] (0)
- You saw what happened to SCum after Bo said that * - Buckmich [17:49:21 07/02/22] (0)
- They are over a barrel. They won’t get any special treatment. * - buckeyecurt [15:24:46 07/02/22] (0)
- Adding them in as an equal member then beating them on the regular would sit well with me. * - Mr.C [15:07:42 07/02/22] (0)
- For sure❗️ * - SylvaniaBuck [14:59:15 07/02/22] (0)
Win win regarding ND, they either join the Big 10 or become a lot less important in the college football universe.. * - tomalamo [13:39:08 07/02/22] (0)
Help ! Does anyone have the links to free-popular USC and UCLA sites. I have a couple but not much chatter on them * - R1950 [11:17:57 07/02/22] (2)
- Here's the ozone-format one from yesterday (link) - Buck-o-matic [11:41:08 07/02/22] (0)
  - Missed it yesterday - thanks * - R1950 [12:00:35 07/02/22] (0)
so B10 will be the national conference, SEC the regional conference? * - woodhaze [10:37:18 07/02/22] (10)
- Anaconda plan 2.0 * - BuckTheWorld [14:44:35 07/02/22] (0)
- Pretty great, eh? * - ZEKE [14:42:33 07/02/22] (0)
- Anaconda plan 2.0 * - BuckTheWorld [14:29:46 07/02/22] (0)
- everybody else will be in the mark emmert conference * - RandyH [12:52:20 07/02/22] (0)
- No, there will be just one conference, with a Confederacy Division (fka the SEC) and the Union Division, with the.... - BuckeyeForever [10:42:44 07/02/22] (3)
  - We're going to fire up Zombie Sherman for that one!!# * - SaltLakeCity Buck [19:14:21 07/02/22] (0)
  - Big 10 country mostly blue states. SEC country mostly red states. Hmmmm…. * - tomalamo [11:44:41 07/02/22] (0)
  - I like our odds.* - Gonzo [11:23:53 07/02/22] (0)
- Fox and ESPN * - ysubuckfan [10:40:53 07/02/22] (1)
  - Gonna need a weekly veiwing guide. Fox CBS NBC BTN FS1 FS2 USA CNBC Amazon Apple Peacock Paramount+ * - Chewbuckeye [11:06:36 07/02/22] (0)
36,345 days until opening game of the Big 128 season.* - BuckeyeForever [10:21:06 07/02/22] (0)
What would it take for ND to drop the ACC? B1G adding Stanford? * - MaumeeBuck [10:08:06 07/02/22] (7)
- Screw Stanford, but that's just me. Don't reward crap (sorry Rutgers) * - ZEKE [07:24:33 07/04/22] (0)
- Issue isn't dropping ACC. They'll do it in NYC second. Issue is dropping independence* - Anotherbuck [11:57:17 07/02/22] (2)
  - If (big if) Stanford was to also join B1G, two of NDs three traditional rivals would be in B1G * - JK's Jump Cut [13:12:48 07/02/22] (1)
    - 3 of 3, no? and with Mich St, 4 of 4. * - In Paris [15:40:18 07/02/22] (0)
- Go wherever they maintain or build on Reputation and Increase Revenue * - ysubuckfan [10:39:46 07/02/22] (0)
- Forethought, a grasp on reality, and ability to not live in the past * - Chewbuckeye [10:29:20 07/02/22] (1)
  - Epitomized by them but true of so many institutions. * - Bucksetal [10:43:21 07/02/22] (0)
The OFFICIAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL Realignment theme song (link) - WolfBuck [09:13:28 07/02/22] (2)
- Saw them twice in small venues, no seats. Fantastic. * - ZEKE [10:40:36 07/02/22] (0)
- So Hilarious. So True. * - ysubuckfan [09:34:38 07/02/22] (0)
Clemson Message board on realignment (link) - WolfBuck [09:00:18 07/02/22] (2)
- A lot of well thought and highly articulated brain storming going on over there. - cvillebuck [12:03:43 07/02/22] (1)
  - Interesting that the obvious (scUM to ACC) wasn't mentioned. That could happen and give Booger a new start. * - TellMe [12:51:29 07/02/22] (0)
Kalen Etzler has put on good weight and flashing (m) - Barrett777 [07:48:14 07/02/22] (6)
- Watched his high school clips and he was thin as a rail. Definitely thicker, very encouraging. Form on his shot looks - moopdawg [11:12:46 07/02/22] (0)
- He’s got tons of tools. A poor man’s KBD. * - buckeyecurt [09:08:34 07/02/22] (3)
  - More Shaun Stonerook imo… * - HithemhardNchowtheyfall [11:32:47 07/02/22] (1)
    - Can’t believe he’s 44! (link) * - HithemhardNchowtheyfall [11:35:15 07/02/22] (0)
  - So which is it? * - Luckydog [10:14:52 07/02/22] (0)
- That could be encouraging. As always, wait & see * - Buckmich [08:06:52 07/02/22] (0)
What did ADs and Commissioners really know before Tuesday? Hmmm - ysubuckfan [07:32:52 07/02/22] (2)
- I agree with a lot of that. But I also think a lot of teams who end up relegated to the “subdivision” (m) - buckeyecurt [09:06:35 07/02/22] (1)
  - New college theme song for college subdivisions (link) * - In Paris [15:43:25 07/02/22] (0)
Really why not Houston? Texas market. New football stadium and great basketball. * - ZEKE [05:39:43 07/02/22] (5)
- They are actually lucky the B12 took them, along w/UCF and Cincy * - BuckeyeRef [16:53:49 07/03/22] (0)
- They’re the third most popular team in their own town. And they didn’t draw 30K at any game in their - Nashville [08:24:05 07/02/22] (2)
  - Attendance would change if in BIG 10. Fertile recruiting. I like them. * - ZEKE [10:25:38 07/02/22] (1)
    - I don’t think the B1G should take anyone who isn’t the biggest deal in their own market. Despite - Nashville [11:19:30 07/02/22] (0)
- Same school Texans refer to as Houston High School? * - Bucksetal [06:57:35 07/02/22] (0)
Happy 61st birthday to Clark Clifton Kellogg Jr., today! * - IndianaBuckeye [04:47:41 07/02/22] (0)
SEC adds UT and OU. Not much for eyeballs as TAM already gave them TX. B1G gets LA and potentially Cali. * - 10,000 Bucks [20:40:51 07/01/22] (7)
- this clarifies the ut and ou move...there was some plausible geographical explanation w/ that move...the usc and ucla - Bill Flemming [21:34:26 07/01/22] (0)
- It is like starting from 25% share, get another 40% share, to take control over the huge company* - Anotherbuck [21:29:08 07/01/22] (3)
  - But of course Greater LA is like 1.5 times Ohio in population* * - Anotherbuck [21:34:25 07/01/22] (2)
    - but the majority have no idea of the difference between ohio and iowa...lol... * - Bill Flemming [21:55:38 07/01/22] (1)
      - Very true. I am amazed by the poor geography skills of Californians. Anything east of the Rockies is the “East Coast”* - BayAreaBuck [03:04:59 07/02/22] (0)
- It’s not about TX eyeballs, it’s about national eyeballs * - Mr.C [20:59:01 07/01/22] (0)
- Texas is a bigger draw in Texas than A & M * - Nashville [20:58:25 07/01/22] (0)
South Central Louisiana State first , then Notre Dame . * - NortonBuckeye [19:16:44 07/01/22] (0)

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