The Pride of the Big Ten

Sampled from David's new blog, Scarlet Colored Glasses

For several years now, the Big Ten has been looked down upon, considered a second cousin to other conferences such as the SEC and the Pac-10.  What was once the Best Damn Conference in the Land has seemingly been reduced to the likes of the (god forbid) Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East.

But hope is on the horizon.  The Buckeyes reloaded with an even better team than its 2007 squad, and so have Wisconsin, Illinois, and Penn State.  Michigan brings new blood into a league considered way behind in offensive schemes, and the results look promising.

2008 is the year we as a conference rise to the top.

And if that doesn’t happen, 2009 is the year, etc., etc.

While members of the Big Ten may be enemies on Game Day, we support each other above all others when playing against the SEC and/or Notre Dame football.  This bond cannot be broken, with the exception of the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry, where OSU fans might burn a couch if the Wolverines win a game, period.

The Big Ten Conference has plenty to be proud of, so here's a journey through all of the schools for your enjoyment.

The Pride of the Big Ten

Woke up one morning in a strange, foreign land

Where the Mississippi was plentifully flowin’

I had seen a Hawkeye crossing my path

A place where Drew Tate’s fame had grown

Then I traveled up North to Minnesota

The forest and lakes of this place were vast

Marion Barber once roamed this village

Where running backs dominated in the past

My travels took me East to Madison,

To where I took the Midnight Train

I heard a rumble coming from Camp Randall Stadium

The fans were jumping to House of Pain.

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