The original (charter member) Big Ten teams
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Larry
The original (charter member) Big Ten teams
There were seven. Do you know who they were? (hint: one is nolonger in the conference)
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mountainman
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Larry
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OK Larry,
This one will be good for you...
The Big 12 is made up of the former Big 8 and 4 members from the old SouthWest Conference (SWAC). The Big 8 was not officially named "The Big 8" until 1964.
Who were the 4 original (charter members) and the 1 joint member of the original conference that eventually became the Big 8 and what was that conference name?
This one will be good for you...
The Big 12 is made up of the former Big 8 and 4 members from the old SouthWest Conference (SWAC). The Big 8 was not officially named "The Big 8" until 1964.
Who were the 4 original (charter members) and the 1 joint member of the original conference that eventually became the Big 8 and what was that conference name?
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The conference name was the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
the original members were Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Washington Univ. of St. Louis, and Iowa. Iowa being a dual member of this and the B-10. That was hard.
the original members were Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Washington Univ. of St. Louis, and Iowa. Iowa being a dual member of this and the B-10. That was hard.
"History doesn't always repeat itself but it often rhymes." - Mark Twain
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colorado_loves_football
With respect to conferences, I believe it ties in well to what I've already proposed. Consider, for example the data already presented here.
The Big Ten 'grew to become what it is today, and did it through acquisitons of teams, similar to what the Big XII did, in 1996.
Secondly, i'ts my opinion, that the Big East, in order to remain competitive will need to add teams. Potential members include Notre Dame, Penn State, E.Carolina, and even Marshall University.
Should that happen, the Big Ten may be forced to add teams to remain competitive. Two teams from Big XII N. Division would fit well within Big Ten structure, and would, in all probability do so, if asked.
I'm referring to Missouri, and Iowa State, two schools that play outside the Big Ten, but within it's geographical area.
Should that happen, the Big XII could conceivably 'reunite' teams from SWC, in the S. Division, specifially Arkansas & TCU. I've heard rumors that Arkansas isn't happy in SEC, anyway, so would probably 'jump ship' should the opportunity present itself. And TCU would, in my opinion, make an excellent 'replacement'. That would also 'reunite' teams from the Big 8 in the N. Division. People have complained that the Big XII destroyed the SWC, so that would be one way to remedy the situation.
As I've already stated to you in previous postings, this does more than make conferences more regionally appropriate, it also gives the BCS the option to orchestrate a 'playoff' should that become necessary.
More and more people want one, and the only way I can think of is to make the BCS more selective. To participate you need to be a conference champion. With ten positions in the BCS, next year, it's a fair way to select teams irrespectively of where they play.
Spence contends, it's 'bias' to the 'lesser' conferences, but I contend it's equal representation.
Even without a playoff, it's a fairer way to select a team. Ranking would still apply, teams would need to be ranked to secure a 'championship' pairing. And only teams ranked sufficiently high enough could partipate, perhaps top-25 being the 'cut-off'.
I'm all in favor of tradition, in fact it's essential to the game, but I also want a concensus national champion, and it's possible with title games.
The Big Ten 'grew to become what it is today, and did it through acquisitons of teams, similar to what the Big XII did, in 1996.
Secondly, i'ts my opinion, that the Big East, in order to remain competitive will need to add teams. Potential members include Notre Dame, Penn State, E.Carolina, and even Marshall University.
Should that happen, the Big Ten may be forced to add teams to remain competitive. Two teams from Big XII N. Division would fit well within Big Ten structure, and would, in all probability do so, if asked.
I'm referring to Missouri, and Iowa State, two schools that play outside the Big Ten, but within it's geographical area.
Should that happen, the Big XII could conceivably 'reunite' teams from SWC, in the S. Division, specifially Arkansas & TCU. I've heard rumors that Arkansas isn't happy in SEC, anyway, so would probably 'jump ship' should the opportunity present itself. And TCU would, in my opinion, make an excellent 'replacement'. That would also 'reunite' teams from the Big 8 in the N. Division. People have complained that the Big XII destroyed the SWC, so that would be one way to remedy the situation.
As I've already stated to you in previous postings, this does more than make conferences more regionally appropriate, it also gives the BCS the option to orchestrate a 'playoff' should that become necessary.
More and more people want one, and the only way I can think of is to make the BCS more selective. To participate you need to be a conference champion. With ten positions in the BCS, next year, it's a fair way to select teams irrespectively of where they play.
Spence contends, it's 'bias' to the 'lesser' conferences, but I contend it's equal representation.
Even without a playoff, it's a fairer way to select a team. Ranking would still apply, teams would need to be ranked to secure a 'championship' pairing. And only teams ranked sufficiently high enough could partipate, perhaps top-25 being the 'cut-off'.
I'm all in favor of tradition, in fact it's essential to the game, but I also want a concensus national champion, and it's possible with title games.
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Larry
Missouri and Iowa State in the Big Ten??? Not if Hawk fans have anything to do with it.
Missouri "renigged" on a two-year contract to play Iowa in football (2004 + 2005)....wonder why???? LOL
Iowa State cyClowns??? Are you kidding? When the wind is out of the north, the air becomes foul here in Des Moines!!! True Hawkeye fans HATE "the clowns"! Plus - their cheezy stadium is not up to Big Ten standards!
Missouri "renigged" on a two-year contract to play Iowa in football (2004 + 2005)....wonder why???? LOL
Iowa State cyClowns??? Are you kidding? When the wind is out of the north, the air becomes foul here in Des Moines!!! True Hawkeye fans HATE "the clowns"! Plus - their cheezy stadium is not up to Big Ten standards!
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Larry
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