Nebraska has fled the Big 12 for the Big 10! Missouri may follow. Now, in even bigger news, the word is that Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and either Baylor or Colorado will join the Pac-10, forming a Western superconference!
So much for the Cornhusker/Sooner rivalry that has always been a big part of my college football memories. I wonder what new rivalries might emerge. Does Nebraska, which has been in somewhat of a decline, think it will do better against Michigan and Ohio State?
The Cornhuskers will make more money. Big 10 teams get an equal cut of a rich TV deal, reportedly $22 million a year. Big 12 teams just get $7 million, according to what I heard. But what kind of TV deal might a Pac-West megaconference bring? And what will happen to the other Big 12 teams, such as my other alma mater, Kansas?
See Orangebloods.com – Pac-10 ready to make moves; Nebraska’s decision is key.
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