They would come in as a block of 4-6 wear coast teams. Scheduling could be more regional for the Olympic sports. Overrated as an issue if those are the best available schools. Certainly not better by settling for Kansas or Iowa State
I agree that bringing a bloc of team would be better, but this thread is just about bringing on USC. I would rather do the alliance than add anyone at this point.
The only thing that matters is Football and making $. THAT is why they are a good fit.
No this thread is about bringing in usc and whoever else they want to bring with them
Then change the title. This sounds like USC only.
“This is high stakes big time business . Time for the BIG to just poach USC and whatever friends they want to bring to the party .”
Bringing a block of them is the problem! Only USC can provide the extra income to support their piece of the pie. The rest will take away money from the current schools payout.
I think I heard that Phoenix just beat out Philadelphia to be the 5th largest TV market. That brings big revenue to the B1G. Adding the #2 and #5 markets is huge.
Having lived in that area for many years, people in Arizona care deeply about those two schools. The rivalry between the two schools is especially important among the natives. For the longest time the state didn't have a professional sports team outside the Suns, those programs filled the gap, especially in football. When the Cardinals finally did arrive they stunk.
Why do you feel an alliance is preferable to simply taking 4-6 of the best teams in the Pac 12 outright? Yes, an alliance can help with inventory, but for every USC vs Ohio State you get, you also get an Ohio State vs. Washington State, which I am not sure moves the needle much for us. With an alliance, you get it all, like it or not. Not too mention, why leave anything to chance going forward? Who knows how an alliance plays out or how enforceable any of it would really be. Good luck trying to control and coordinate the interests of 40 teams crossing 3 independent conferences, each with their own self-interests in mind. Control our own destiny now while we can. The B1G needs to focus on making sure it maintains relevance along the lines of the SEC as the second 'superconference'. Propping up the ACC or Pac 12 should not be a goal unless it is clearly in our best interests as well. I don't see how this is
I look forward to that day in 2035 when it happens and you can then come on here to take your victory lap and remind us all how smart you were. It'll be a great day
The question is USC even relevant in football anymore?? One conference championship since 2008. Only 2 top 10 rankings since Pete left.
Of course they are. They are one of the handful of ultra elite properties out there (Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, USC, and Texas). They also bring the LA market. USC is a worthy addition to any conference. The better question is who can get their attention more.
Are they? Their TV ratings are terrible and that is what it is all about. Will the Big Ten be able to to increase viewership there enough to pay their way?
