Big10 Divisions

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Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but it is very interesting.

Assuming the Big10 creates two divisions, how do you think the teams will be divided?

I was thinking they keep OSU and Michigan together- so therefore the other side will contain the other two powerhouses Nebraska and PSU. The next tier of teams includes Iowa, Wisconsin, Mich State.

Next, I think they will keep Iowa with Nebraska and Penn State due to geography (NU) and a mini-rivalry with both teams. Therefore, the put Michigan State with the OSU/Mich division due to MSU-Mich rivarly and geography.

After that I have no clue and would love to hear everyones opinion (huskers and the Big10 fans) !

 
Splitting up the divisions should be geographic. Strong teams come and go. Do you want different divisions for each sport - NU is not equal FB/VB as is BB - Mens not same as Womens. Also - how many teams do you want to plan for?

Edit: Was going to mention if you wanted balance in the original Big Texas league, tNU and KSUcks (man, I am going to miss typing that) would have been in separate divisions.

 
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West- tNebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Northwestern

East- PSU, tOSU, Michigan, M-State, Purdue, Indiana

Each Division has 2-3 (current) quality teams..though it would appear that the East would have the majority of 'marquee' names. This setup could keep some of the established Big Ten rivalries, and create a couple possibilities for NU...i.e. Iowa.

Just my .02 (if it stays with 12 teams)

 
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huKSer said:
Splitting up the divisions should be geographic. Strong teams come and go. Do you want different divisions for each sport - NU is not equal FB/VB as is BB - Mens not same as Womens. Also - how many teams do you want to plan for?
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Assuming its just 12 teams...

 
I hope they go with the 4 pods idea, especially if the big 10 goes up to 16 teams. I dont want to play the other division teams once every 7 or so years. It just wouldnt feel like a conference then. Obviously the pod idea doesnt work if the big 10 goes to 14 teams

 
Absolutely keep it geographic. Not only minimizes travel expenses, but sets up natural border rivalries. Agree with the comment too that team strength comes and goes.

Yeah, the East will be loaded for now, but its all cyclical.

 
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16 team scenario

-Pod 1

Neb

Iowa

MN

WI

-Pod 2

Illinois

Purdue

Notre Dame

Indiana

Pod 3

Mich St

Mich

Ohio st

Northwestern

pod 4

PSU

Maryland

Rutgers

Syracuse

Pod 2 and 3 have some issues though

 
a few ideas i have heard of:

WEST:Nebraska,Iowa,Minnesota,Wisconsin, Illinois, northwestern

EAST:Michigan,Michigan st,penn st,ohio st, Indiana, purdue

North: Minny, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Michigan, MSU, PSU

South: Nebraska, Iowa, Purdue, Illini, Indiana, OSU

What i want:

Minny,Wisconsin,Iowa,Purdue,Illinois,Nebraska

PSU,OSU,Indiana,Michigan,Michigan st, Northwestern

 
I just think that 3 elite teams (OSU, MICH, PSU) on one side compared to just one (Nebraska)is ridiculously unbalanced. Yes, I get that power is cyclical in college football, but realistically how much longer until Michigan is 'back'? 5 years tops? I think the elite teams have to separated 2 and 2

 
I think Maryland would be a great option. They have excellent academics, are a research oriented institution, and are located in the Balt/DC media market. Another bonus is that they are gaining population, unlike Mich, OHio, and Penn that are hemorrhaging population

 
I ama huge Terps basketball fan.. my favorite football team(NEB) my favorite b-ball team(MARY) and my hometown team who will always have a place in my heart(MINN)...man, this might be a bit much for me..ahhahaha

 
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