Big 10 Expansion: It's a Matter of Time

Years ago after the formation of the Big 12 they turned down a Pac 10 invite.

Odds are 50-50, but don’t hold your breath.

The Naval Academy is my “Dark horse” candidate. They are obviously a major player in academics.

Their sports programs are not the powers they were 50-years ago. TV impact is hard to consider, but they would add ratings with the number of Navy veterans all over the country.

Chances of any team being asked to leave the Big 10 are slim to none.

Penn State would be the only team likely to leave, but they realize the power of the Big 10 with non-revenue producing sports and I don't see them leaving.

Now, here's another possibility: 14 Teams

With two seven team divisions the schedule would work. Each team would play every team in their division and two teams on a rotating basis in the other division.

This still leaves four non-conference games.

Let's look at what this could mean: three teams could be brought in.

This would expand the coverage area nicely depending on who is invited to join.

Let's look at some possibilities:

A three-team raid on the Big 12 with invites to Nebraska, Missouri and Colorado. Iowa State if needed would be considered if it meant two of the Big “3” would come in with one refusing to join.

The Texas “Two Step.”

Would Texas and Texas A&M be willing to jump ship for the Big 10?

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