Domino effect
Rumors of conference realignment abound, and schools await the first move that would trigger a changed landscape across college sports
Plus, McCaw added, the Big Ten likely doesn’t want to spread its considerable annual payout — reportedly $22 million per school — over too many programs. The Big 12 reportedly pays from $7 million to $12 million per school.
“There are a lot of reasons why they won’t go past 12,” McCaw said of the Big Ten, in downplaying the idea of a super conference of 16 or more teams. “And I think the Big Ten will take either Notre Dame or Connecticut (to make 12).”
Count Texas A&M athletic director Bill Byrne, too, as a Big 12 believer — and one who couldn’t resist a dig at any wishful thinking.
“As long as we’re wishing, I wish all of our schools were located in Hawaii,” he said, chuckling.
Chron.com
5/10/10
