With the creation of the Big 10 Network and being available on HD channels, the expansion of the Big 10 is probably being expedited.
Who will get the call and will the Big 10 expand by more than one team?
Let's examine some possibilities.
The Big 10 adds one team scenario.
The “Pitt” Panthers would give the Conference two teams in Penn., but the Pittsburgh market would not bring TV money as PSU draws from there already.
PSU with Paterno would veto this— odds are not likely with any major media market.
WVU are a team on the rise in football and basketball. The Mountaineers are not a major television market and bring no "must have" to the table.
Syracuse Orange is an interesting team.
They were once a football power and currently have a great basketball program. However, they are not looked on, as New York City's team, which means the TV area they control, would not be as large as you might think.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights are New Jersey's team and the first to bring substantial broadcast revenue to the bargaining table.
They have gone from “no” to “whoa!”
They are historically, not a generaly good program in either football or basketball, but playing the Big 10 football schedule would result in about a .500 record.
Louisville Cardinals— a Kentucky market, is not a major viewing plus, however, they are a program on the rise in both football and basketball.
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