Big 10 divisional alignment - OSU President doesn't want to be in Michigan's division

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Aug 26, 2010 2:45 PM
fuck
Aug 26, 2010 2:45pm
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Aug 26, 2010 2:48 PM
From all the statements that have been coming out, I think people are gradually giving the fans the news as to not make it so hard when it becomes official.
Aug 26, 2010 2:48pm
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thedynasty1998;462677 wrote:From all the statements that have been coming out, I think people are gradually giving the fans the news as to not make it so hard when it becomes official.

Me too. That's why I said fuck...
Aug 26, 2010 2:48pm
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FatHobbit;462673 wrote:fuck

+1
Aug 26, 2010 3:07pm
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Aug 26, 2010 3:24 PM
This is fucking bullshit.
Aug 26, 2010 3:24pm
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Aug 26, 2010 3:35 PM
ptown_trojans_1;462706 wrote:+1

Plus 2
Aug 26, 2010 3:35pm
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Aug 26, 2010 3:40 PM
so from the statements we've heard leaked so far the alignment will be something similar to this?

OSU
PSU
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota

Wisconsin
Nebraska
Michigan
MSU
Northwestern
Purdue

Because (and correct me if I'm wrong) Nebraska won't be in the same division as Minny and Iowa, OSU wont' be in the same division as UM, Wisky won't be in the same division as Iowa
Aug 26, 2010 3:40pm
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Aug 26, 2010 3:40 PM
Where does it end?

Would he agree to change the uniform colors if offered enough money? How about renaming the Ohio Stadium to Huntington Field?
Aug 26, 2010 3:40pm
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Zoltan;462740 wrote:Where does it end? Would he agree to change the uniform colors if offered enough money? How about renaming the Ohio Stadium to Huntington Field?

I wonder what the backlash was like when those assholes decided to introduce the forward pass? Way to fuck with tradition. :p
Aug 26, 2010 3:45pm
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Aug 26, 2010 3:52 PM
sjmvsfscs08;462721 wrote:This is fucking bullshit.
I couldn't have said it any better
Aug 26, 2010 3:52pm
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Aug 26, 2010 3:54 PM
derek bomar;462733 wrote:Plus 2
let's make it 3
Aug 26, 2010 3:54pm
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Aug 26, 2010 4:07 PM
There is going to be a "protected crossover" agreement type of deal.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5498692
Wisconsin and Iowa first met in 1894 and have played 85 times. The Badgers and Hawkeyes are currently protected rivals and have played every season since 1995.

Even if placed in separate divisions, the two teams could meet every season through a protected crossover game.
Aug 26, 2010 4:07pm
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Aug 26, 2010 4:15 PM
ts1227;462744 wrote:I wonder what the backlash was like when those assholes decided to introduce the forward pass? Way to fuck with tradition. :p

I refer to this from time to time, as well.
Aug 26, 2010 4:15pm
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Aug 26, 2010 4:20 PM
ts1227;462744 wrote:I wonder what the backlash was like when those assholes decided to introduce the forward pass? Way to fuck with tradition. :p

I know you are joking, but they seriously they F'ed this up big time. OSU fans do not want to play Michigan twice, and vice versa. Keep them in the same division, make it the last game of the year, and to the victor goes the spoils of meaningless, money driven, championship game played in Chicago at 5 degrees in 50 mph wind. That will determine the best team!
Aug 26, 2010 4:20pm
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Aug 26, 2010 4:25 PM
Zoltan;462786 wrote:I know you are joking, but they seriously they F'ed this up big time. OSU fans do not want to play Michigan twice, and vice versa. Keep them in the same division, make it the last game of the year, and to the victor goes the spoils of meaningless, money driven, championship game played in Chicago at 5 degrees in 50 mph wind. That will determine the best team!

Meaningless? The winner of that "meaningless" game will be going to a BCS game.
Aug 26, 2010 4:25pm
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Aug 26, 2010 4:26 PM
vball10set;462756 wrote:let's make it 3

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This coming from the guy who called a tie with UM the greatest victory ever and who doesn't want a playoff because it would lead to the professionalization of college football- all that tells me OSU and UofM should be in the same division.
Dr. Gee could not have a more backwards view of the greatest sport going in America now.
Aug 26, 2010 4:26pm
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Aug 26, 2010 6:26 PM
wildcats20;462796 wrote:Meaningless? The winner of that "meaningless" game will be going to a BCS game.

It's meaningless because most likely the teams will have already played. Just wait until OSU stomps some team in the regular season then loses to them in the title game in horrible conditions.
Aug 26, 2010 6:26pm
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Aug 26, 2010 7:20 PM
Zoltan;462862 wrote:It's meaningless because most likely the teams will have already played. Just wait until OSU stomps some team in the regular season then loses to them in the title game in horrible conditions.

That would be called "choking".
Aug 26, 2010 7:20pm
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Aug 26, 2010 8:13 PM
thedynasty1998;462677 wrote:From all the statements that have been coming out, I think people are gradually giving the fans the news as to not make it so hard when it becomes official.

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!
Aug 26, 2010 8:13pm
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Aug 27, 2010 9:12 AM
Here is their plan. Mark it down:

Division:
Ohio State
Penn State
Indiana
Purdue
Minnesota
Wisconsin

Division:
Nebraska
Iowa
Michigan
Michigan State
Illinois
Northwestern

Last week of regular season "Rivalry Week":
Ohio State vs. Penn State
Indiana vs. Purdue
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin
Michigan vs. Michigan State
Nebraska vs. Iowa
Northwestern vs. Illinois

Protected Rivalry Games:
Ohio State vs. Michigan
Penn State vs. Nebraska
Wisconsin vs. Iowa
Indiana vs. Illinois
Northwestern vs. Purdue
Minnesota vs. Michigan State


The only non-rivalry that becomes a rivalry is Minnesota vs. Michigan State and Penn State vs. Nebraska is too big to pass up.

They will say that this preserves the most rivalries.

If we complain enough, I am hoping that they would consider reworking the schedule to move around a couple games and allow Ohio State vs. Michigan to be the last game.
Aug 27, 2010 9:12am
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Aug 27, 2010 9:32 AM
interesting-we'll have to wait and see..and I'm one that hopes you're correct on your last thought
Aug 27, 2010 9:32am
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Aug 27, 2010 12:32 PM
They need to be in the same division. I don't care if its the last game, but I don't want to play Michigan twice, except for a couple years ago when we could have had a re-match for a National Championship.
Aug 27, 2010 12:32pm
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Aug 27, 2010 12:34 PM
sleeper;463535 wrote:They need to be in the same division. I don't care if its the last game, but I don't want to play Michigan twice, except for a couple years ago when we could have had a re-match for a National Championship.

Agreed- they need to be in the same division. But if not, don't worry- Michigan is a good 5+ years away from even sniffing a conf title.
Aug 27, 2010 12:34pm
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Aug 27, 2010 12:35 PM
jhay78;463539 wrote:Agreed- they need to be in the same division. But if not, don't worry- Michigan is a good 5+ years away from even sniffing a conf title.

Michigan will be lucky to even be sniffing a bowl win. LOL
Aug 27, 2010 12:35pm