What the Big Ten should do is …
Who’s that behind the microphone, getting all that face time this week in Chicago? Why, it’s none other than Jim Delany.
You’re enjoying yourself this spring, Jim. I can see that. And understand it, too.
It’s like old times. Your Big Ten Conference is in the spotlight, the subject of relentless conversation and speculation as you circumspectly explore expansion. The entire nation is watching, waiting, wondering what the Big Ten will do, and wondering what the ripple effect will be.
It’s been awhile since you commanded this much attention and flexed this much muscle. Your league hasn’t won a football national championship since 2002, a men’s basketball national championship since 2000.
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5/20/10