dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
Not so much in western Oregon (Eugene) or western Washington (Seattle). Certainly not like the Midwest. But a lot of rain.It still gets pretty cold in Oregon and Washington.
Not so much in western Oregon (Eugene) or western Washington (Seattle). Certainly not like the Midwest. But a lot of rain.It still gets pretty cold in Oregon and Washington.
San Francisco is the 6th largest TV market in the USA. I agree, no way Stanford or Cal (or both) get ignored in this.I cannot think of any financial motivation for the B1G to NOT go ahead a cherry-pick from the PAC-12 any team there that will help the B1G earn them more money. And the new B1G would be leaving so much money on the table by not absorbing all the most attractive west coast markets, especially since it makes so much logistical and scheduling and fan-preference sense to carve out a western division of some kind. To that end I’d have to think Stanford, Cal, Washington, Oregon are locks to join too. Why not Arizona and Colorado while they’re at it. What does not adding those teams get the B1G at this point?
To me the intrigue is not whether the PAC-12 gets dissected but whether this seismic realignment gives the B1G leverage on ND or open doors to raid the ACC too.
Very interesting. Since the realignments are all driven by football I think some schools would not make this listAs long as we're dreaming big .... New "Death Star" BIG ... not divisions, just travel pods for scheduling (all AAU members, save ND). Can you imagine the basketball schedule?
1. UCLA, USC, UO, UWASH, STAN, CAL, AZ
2. UTAH, COL, NEB, MINN, KAN, IOWA, UW
3. IND, ILL, NW, ND, OSU, UM, MSU
4. PSU, RUT, MD, UNC, DUKE, GA TECH, UVA
Seattle is NOT nearly as cold as Chicago is ... More rain perhaps, but temp wise not as cold...It still gets pretty cold in Oregon and Washington.
It's pretty run down actually... Needs to be completely re-built...Tear it down.
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I'd guess "nothing" since the B1G/PAC tie-ins aren't rock solid anymore. Years where one or both teams wasn't from the B1G or PAC (due to playoffs and Natty's, mostly)
2021
2018
2015
2011
2006
2005
2002
GA Tech would be a fantastic fit. Great research institution in a huge media market in a growing state. I’d love an eastern expansion with Tech, UNC, and UVA.Anyone have thoughts on Georgia Tech? AAU member, located in a huge media market. And could be good to peel off a school right in the SEC's backyard, to show they are regional while B10 is national.
Now-a-days I think it's more about streaming than tv... jmhoI also live in the Puget Sound and am really hoping the huskies make the jump. Don’t love the ND in the B1G but think they add a lot of tv viewer which is what is driving this train
I cannot think of any financial motivation for the B1G to NOT go ahead a cherry-pick from the PAC-12 any team there that will help the B1G earn them more money. And the new B1G would be leaving so much money on the table by not absorbing all the most attractive west coast markets, especially since it makes so much logistical and scheduling and fan-preference sense to carve out a western division of some kind. To that end I’d have to think Stanford, Cal, Washington, Oregon are locks to join too. Why not Arizona and Colorado while they’re at it. What does not adding those teams get the B1G at this point?
To me the intrigue is not whether the PAC-12 gets dissected but whether this seismic realignment gives the B1G leverage on ND or open doors to raid the ACC too.
This is incredible. I actually didn't believe you. For the last 8 years, ND at USC has been in November. USC at ND has been in October.None of this nonsense has to happen if USC would stop playing night games. Then they'd get trophy consideration from east coast snobs.
And change just for change's sake is not all that much a good thing.
I want to hear Josh and BB be giddy about what a fantastic deal this is for everyone.
Bear in mind that USC comes to South Bend before November. You think they want to be here when the weather turns bleak?
Miami has plenty of academic heft. Just gets lost in their bad boy football program.Texas and Florida are two huge prizes, but the SEC already beat the BIG to UT and A&M. I don't think BIG would be interested in a non-premiere school in that state. I think Miami and FSU could be pried from the ACC, but neither of them have the academic cachet of AAU membership.
A lot of people still consume their sports on cable. I saw somewhere that 56% of households still use cable service. Streaming prices have been increasing and are getting pretty close to cable prices too, which may reduce the bleeding of cable subscribers.Now-a-days I think it's more about streaming than tv... jmho
ND almost always does those west coast games USC/Stanford on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, so as to allow alums to travel there on a 4-5 day weekendThis is incredible. I actually didn't believe you. For the last 8 years, ND at USC has been in November. USC at ND has been in October.
I don't know who the bigger wimps are. USC for not coming to Indiana in November or ND for allowing them to get away with it.
Here is what I wrote on August 18, 2021 in post 741 in conference realignment.
ere is my "dream" scenario:
Have the following schools from the PAC 12:
West Division (all AAU schools):
USC
UCLA
Stanford
California
Oregon
Washington
Utah
Arizona
The Central Division is:
Illinois
Northwestern
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Kansas
Notre Dame
The East Division
Michigan
Michigan St.
Ohio St.
Penn St.
Maryland
Indiana
Purdue
Pittsburgh
Atlantic Division
Duke
North Carolina
Clemson
Virginia
Georgia Tech
Virginia Tech
FSU
Rutgers
Have each division winner play a qualify for a conference playoff.
Play each team in your division and then play the corresponding same place team in the other divisions from the following year. Two non-conference games.
The Great BIG Conference
It's almost hard to believe that Adam Rittenberg still looks this goofy. Sorry for the off topic post.
We can finally watch PAC 12 teams in AZ now haven't had their crappy network forever.At what point do we get to stop hearing Bill Walton talk about the aconference of Champions? And does he start calling B1G games now?
I live in Tucson and one reason I'd be happy if Arizona joined the B1G is so that I could actually watch the local games.We can finally watch PAC 12 teams in AZ now haven't had their crappy network forever.
If the Big10 still requires academic excellence for league admission, then the likely Pac12 candidates are UCLA, USC, Stanford and Berkeley. All of the rest are a substantial academic step down from the current Big10 schools, Nebraska excepted.
At what point do we get to stop hearing Bill Walton talk about the Conference of Champions? And does he start calling B1G games now?
Imagine adding USC, ND and Miami all in one round of realignment.Hey fellow Puget Sounder. I’m an Illini married to a Husky. She’s freaking out right now too. Alma mater for her could wind up in the Mountain West if they aren’t careful. Jen Cohen is about the last person you want as your AD. You know who I feel great having as AD though? Whitman. Illinois is ascending in revenue sports at the perfect time to keep becoming a nationally relevant school.
ND has always felt it is too good for the B1G. Perhaps with its old rival USC on board now it can come off its high horse a little.