(09-01-2022 08:55 AM)Eggszecutor Wrote:  If the Big Ten does want these schools, and it doesn't want to be seen as a predator that caused the collapse of the PAC-12, then leaks like this are important. The reports are implying that these schools are reaching out to the Big Ten, not the other way around.

It could also just be McMurphy trying to drum up business for action network. I would never have heard of that site had I not followed him on Twitter.

As far as getting the Late Night time slot...does the B1G really want that? I'm not staying up until 1am local time to watch my Huskers play. I think that will hurt the B1G's overall TV ratings and that could hurt their next TV deal.

The Big Ten wants it. The late game is West Coast primetime and can get solid TV ratings. The Big Ten is adding the largest West Coast market in Los Angeles. With Oregon, Washington, and Stanford, they would absolutely checkmate the West Coast with the minimum number of moves.

Also, I still believe the Big Ten wants to completely own the Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl will already be in Big Ten territory once USC and UCLA join. And, I note that the PAC teams with the most all-time Rose Bowl appearances and 14 of the last 15 for the PAC 12's bids are: USC, Washington, UCLA, Stanford, and Oregon. (Cal is #6).

(08-31-2022 07:28 PM)BeatWestern! Wrote:  As expected, Washington is talking with the Big Ten, too.

https://twitter.com/Brett_McMurphy/statu...6AuLgrAAAA

I feel like these are the worst kept secret. You are not doing your job as a school if you are not having these conversations