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Big Ten mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...and base expansion in part on building up the Big Ten Network in large and potentially lucrative TV markets like St Louis, Pittsburgh, New York and perhaps Boston? (If that is the case, it would...

Blog | December 22, 2009

ESPN.com experts on Big Ten expansion

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Given that, the most logical candidates would be Missouri, Syracuse, Rutgers and Pittsburgh. All offer some large television markets and solid, broad-based athletic programs. All of them also come with drawbacks. Missouri makes sense...

Blog | December 22, 2009

A look at the Big Ten bowl swag

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...420 limit), Timely Watch Co. watch Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi (Ohio State): 19-inch Sharp television combo, Fossil watch, New Era 59Fifty fitted hat, Ogio Fugitive laptop pack, Rose Bowl plaque FedEx Orange...

Blog | December 22, 2009

Big Ten Friday mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...week. I understand the Big Ten's desire to acquire Rutgers or Syracuse for the New York TV market. I also understand adding Missouri or Pittsburgh would give the Big Ten the ability to add...

Blog | December 18, 2009

Academic rankings of expansion candidates

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

If the Big Ten chooses to expand, it will look at factors like athletic success, TV market and fan following. But trust me, academic reputation will play a major role in this decision...

Blog | December 16, 2009

Expansion roundup: Quotes and links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Gene Smith: "When you look at the college landscape across the country and you look at the television contracts over the next five to eight years, this is probably the right time for us to...

Blog | December 16, 2009

Time is right to explore Big Ten expansion

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Big Ten, it's just not happening, folks. Notre Dame isn't about to give up its TV contract, and the Big Ten isn't going to make a third attempt at adding the Fighting...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Big Ten mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...in the Big Ten. Bud from Powell, Ohio, writes: Big Ten expansion doesn't make financial sense. TV revenues/bowl revenues/CBS BB money are currently divided into 12 shares. Would the added revenue of...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Big Ten to explore adding 12th member

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

The Big Ten Conference will explore the possibility of expansion in the next 12 to 18 months, according to a statement the league will release at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Big Ten Friday mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...it makes no sense for Notre Dame to relinquish its independent status. The Irish have a sweet TV deal, receive special treatment from the BCS and can play in big bowls by winning eight or...

Blog | December 11, 2009

Dantonio can't dodge conduct questions

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...the program following a Nov. 22 incident at a campus residence hall. Last I checked, they have TVs and computers in Texas, too. "When you have something like that happen to your program, it's...

Blog | December 10, 2009

Big Ten bowl TV lineup, notes

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

I don't know if you can set your TiVos for 3-4 weeks in advance, but here's the viewing information for the Big Ten's bowl lineup, which kicks off Dec...

Blog | December 07, 2009

More on Fiesta, Iowa and Penn State

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...1 factor. It's certainly one of the factors. But when you take fan attendance, fan support, television ratings, we can go head-to-head with anybody on those also." On Iowa's pitch to...

Blog | December 03, 2009

Iowa, Penn State compete for BCS berth

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...on is what Iowa brings to the table, what Iowa has done historically in bowl attendance and TV ratings, our record this year. And the one thing we are comfortable in pointing out is head...

Blog | December 03, 2009

Fiesta Bowl: Tough call between Iowa, PSU

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...to several blowout victories as well as its national appeal, its enormous fan base, its past bowl TV ratings and its legendary coach (Joe Paterno). But much like Iowa's head-to-head victory, these...

Blog | December 01, 2009