I remember this as it was in the news for like 3 days maybe 5 years ago. The former AD of Nebraska Cornhuskers recently confirmed he did meet with the Big 12 commissioner on returning to the Big 12. He said, "it died on the vine". You think? Do you have any idea what the difference in payouts is between a Big 12 school and a Big 10 school? AI tells me for the 2024-2025 school year, the Big 12 payout was $35M per team. The Big 10 for the same time period was $63.3M. Not a hard decision.
Speaking of that, I wish they would've left. The Big 10 expected they were getting a football powerhouse and its been just the opposite. In fact, if we are selling off Big 10 schools, the Big 12 could take Rutgers and Maryland as well. That invite is still head scratching to me. If I remember correctly, the Big Ten commissioner was excited about bringing in the New York City TV audience in by inviting Rutgers. How is that working out? The lack of leadership and decision making at the Big 10 and NCAA is just shocking.
Speaking of NCAA leadership, they took another hit when former Ferris State QB and current Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss won his 6th year of eligibility in a Mississippi court. The NCAA needs to keep their nose out of college football. There needs to be a Football Commissioner for the Power 4 that can make rulings and set a salary cap. The NCCA is no longer a valid organization for big time college football. The NCAA is expected to appeal the decision on Chambliss.
- UCLA visits Ann Arbor for a body clock game at 12:45 on Saturday. At least they get home earlier.
- I know this is a few days late but I love the Tigers signed Justin Verlander. I hope he has a great year, Tigers Win the World Series, and he calls it a career.
- Jim Harbaugh and former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel attended a Lakers game together. This is an interesting relationship.
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The NCCA is a joke, and the joke is on us! Cheeseburgers are Verboten!
Bob, I agree with you. I remember posting a couple of years after Nebraska and Penn State came into the B1G conference, I stated that I think that they would be better off leaving this conference and doing something else, somewhere else. I still feel that way along with wishing that Rutgers and Maryland.
Off topic: The new coach Larry Black's older brother Jabril Black that went to Michigan, I saw his picture on the website, and I remembered when he was at Michigan. I must admit I'm excited about this staff. Football is going to be very special in our immediate future. IMHO!!!
https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/jibreel-black/1717
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