We traded the Texas connections for Michigan and Ohio ST. Don't kid yourself, they are no different than Texas or OU or A/m. They control this conference as much as we feel that Texas controls the Big 12. That money, well lets say that like severance pay each year. Each year while we have been in the Big 10, we get further away from what was for more bank roll. If we don't use that money to get a better coaching, well then what the money for?
The change in conference is not responsible for our program, but it sure didn't help either. Remember, back when Penn St was invited into the conference, they were so so. That same time period we were winning championships. Why weren't we invited then. Why didn't we get in then? Easy, we would have taken the cake and ate it too! All of these conferences are the same. Each one has its powers, and those are the deciding votes on all issues.