Big Ten Expansion

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I have to think that the Big 10 with Mizzou and Nebraska on board would definitely have media preference over KU/K-State in some hodgepodge MWC.

[lukethedrifter]

I have to think that the Big 10 with Mizzou and Nebraska on board would definitely have media preference over KU/K-State in some hodgepodge MWC.

You're talking KC as a Big Ten (w/MU) market, right?

[vinsanity]

I have to think that the Big 10 with Mizzou and Nebraska on board would definitely have media preference over KU/K-State in some hodgepodge MWC.

The Big 10 already has media preference over the Big 12 as situated.

Delaney wants to add bigger markets to the conference, which I think is why Pitt/Rutgers from the Big East seem to be some common targets. But the St. Louis market is bigger than Pitt, so I'm not sure why they'd go that way.

[StL Dan]

I have to think that the Big 10 with Mizzou and Nebraska on board would definitely have media preference over KU/K-State in some hodgepodge MWC.

The Big 10 already has media preference over the Big 12 as situated.

Delaney wants to add bigger markets to the conference, which I think is why Pitt/Rutgers from the Big East seem to be some common targets. But the St. Louis market is bigger than Pitt, so I'm not sure why they'd go that way.

rutgers is technically located in the "new york" media area

[JL21]

UPDATE (12:20 p.m.): The Pac-10 has issued a release announcing Colorado's Pac-10 membership.
“This is an historic moment for the Conference, as the Pac-10 is poised for tremendous growth. The University of Colorado is a great fit for the Conference both academically and athletically and we are incredibly excited to welcome Colorado to the Pac-10,” said Commissioner Larry Scott.

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id ... -done-deal

[vinsanity]

Delaney wants to add bigger markets to the conference, which I think is why Pitt/Rutgers from the Big East seem to be some common targets. But the St. Louis market is bigger than Pitt, so I'm not sure why they'd go that way.

rutgers is technically located in the "new york" media area

Right, but Pitt is one of the others that gets kicked around a lot, which is a smaller market than STL, so I'm guessing they aren't sure all of STL lines up with MU? I'd also think PSU gets a good share of the Pitt market already. I'd be ok with doing something like Pitt, Nebraska, MU. But I think they want Rutgers/Cuse for the NY Market.

[StL Dan]

Delaney wants to add bigger markets to the conference, which I think is why Pitt/Rutgers from the Big East seem to be some common targets. But the St. Louis market is bigger than Pitt, so I'm not sure why they'd go that way.

rutgers is technically located in the "new york" media area

Right, but Pitt is one of the others that gets kicked around a lot, which is a smaller market than STL, so I'm guessing they aren't sure all of STL lines up with MU? I'd also think PSU gets a good share of the Pitt market already. I'd be ok with doing something like Pitt, Nebraska, MU. But I think they want Rutgers/Cuse for the NY Market.

i agree with the syracuse/rutgers take

[lukethedrifter]

I don't think anybody in NY cares about Rutgers football.

[thrill]

I don't think anybody in NY cares about Rutgers football.

That's not necessarily what matters. Cable companies carrying the Big 10 Network in that area (which they would with Notre Dame and Rutgers) is enough for the Big 10 to make a ton more on advertising and sponsorships. Just having an NY presence is enough.

[lukethedrifter]

I don't think anybody in NY cares about Rutgers football.

That's not necessarily what matters. Cable companies carrying the Big 10 Network in that area (which they would with Notre Dame and Rutgers) is enough for the Big 10 to make a ton more on advertising and sponsorships. Just having an NY presence is enough.

I can see that. I just don't see Rutgers itself being enough. Rutgers + ND, Rutgers + Syracuse, etc, sure.