Soxbadger Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) I think you have to switch Wisconsin to division 1. Something like Wisconsin for Illinois, NU or MSU. (The below alignment moves 2 teams from each division. Wisconsin and Minnesota to Division 1, Michigan and MSU to Division 2) I actually think the easiest way would be to move Michigan to Division 2, but it seems that people in the Big 10 believe that Michigan will be good some day. If I had to align Id go: Division 1 Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Illinois Northwestern Division 2 Ohio State Penn State Michigan Michigan State Purdue Indiana This alignment makes far more sense geographically and competitively. OSU is the best Big 10 team. Any division they go to will have the top team. PSU could go to division 2 and replace them with Iowa/Wisconsin in Division 1, but are they that much better than those 2 teams to completely disrupt geography? My alignment keeps Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska together. These schools either have traditions, or are likely to form them due to geographic proximity. All schools in the same state are in the same division. I think my alignment may come to pass, because I think Michigan and OSU have the power to prevent the split, add in that Alvarez will fight tooth and nail to make sure he stays with Nebraska, Iowa. At least I hope that they split it my way, otherwise youre going to see a lot of Iowa- OSU championship games. Michigan is the past, Rodriquez killed the program. Edited August 26, 2010 by Soxbadger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 11:06 AM) Here's the Big Ten division split: Division 1 Michigan Michigan State Iowa Nebraska Illinois Northwestern Division 2 Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Minnesota Purdue Indiana Nice cakewalk that top division is. And it looks like OSU-Mich will no longer be played as the last regular season game. Way to completely punch tradition in the face guys. Is that really the planned split??? I can't believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Its just speculation. The word on Wisconsin boards is that Iowa/Wisconsin are definitely split. Which is why people are starting to guess that if OSU/UM are split, then Nebraska/PSU will be split. I think there are different ways that this can pan out, but for the sake of parity I think the top 3 need to be split. Thus youve got ideas like OSU/PSU/Wisconsin but I think thats far tougher than UM/Nebraska/Iowa The only remotely fair way to split them would involve OSU/Nebraska/v UM/PSU/, then put Wisconsin and Iowa into one of the 2. In those scenarios there is not a dominant division. OSU/PSU/Wisconsin is putting 3 of the top 4 Big 10 schools in 1 conference. On the idea that Nebraska and UM will be as good as they once were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 12:14 PM) It will be played as the Big Ten championship instead. Maybe in 2017 at the earliest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 IMO, you dont split UM/OSU. That game just means too much to those fans. Unless they are planning on having that game as an extra conference game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 12:42 PM) IMO, you dont split UM/OSU. That game just means too much to those fans. Unless they are planning on having that game as an extra conference game. I'm sure they'll still do UM/OSU. I did read that they want to do it earlier in the year that way there's still a chance that they can play in the championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 12:53 PM) I'm sure they'll still do UM/OSU. I did read that they want to do it earlier in the year that way there's still a chance that they can play in the championship game. I've read that too. The ACC did the same thing with Miami/FSU, they still play each other, but can play in the championship game too. After 5 years, FSU has been once, UM never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 01:59 PM) I've read that too. The ACC did the same thing with Miami/FSU, they still play each other, but can play in the championship game too. After 5 years, FSU has been once, UM never. But I think everyone might feel like it'll lose something if it's not late-November. Even in crappy seasons, the Oaken bucket game in Late November was something to look forwards to for the school I care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That looks way too easy for Iowa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 12:53 PM) I'm sure they'll still do UM/OSU. I did read that they want to do it earlier in the year that way there's still a chance that they can play in the championship game. Right, it wont be the last game, which is the whole point. Plus they may play twice a year which also kills The Game. Sucks IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 01:38 PM) That looks way too easy for Iowa. Its a good deal for them, but bad for the other division which is a bit tougher as it sits today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 It would be so weird not having MSU end the season with Penn State. My head says I want MSU in as easy as a division as possible but my heart says I want a division with UM, OSU, Penn State and Purdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'm ready for some f***in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 So not that I had any expectations for Illinois football anyways but the defensive backfield could be a f***ing disaster this year since there are rumors Terry Hawthorne has a stress fracture which means that Illinois has lost 2 starting safeties (Sanni and Aikens) and a starting CB in the last 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Aug 28, 2010 -> 11:32 AM) So not that I had any expectations for Illinois football anyways but the defensive backfield could be a f***ing disaster this year since there are rumors Terry Hawthorne has a stress fracture which means that Illinois has lost 2 starting safeties (Sanni and Aikens) and a starting CB in the last 2 weeks. You are just setting up excuses for a Week 2 loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 28, 2010 -> 11:38 AM) You are just setting up excuses for a Week 2 loss. Gonna need several excuses for several losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 28, 2010 -> 12:44 PM) Gonna need several excuses for several losses. The only person who needs excuses are Zook and Co., the majority of Illinois fans know this year is gonna be crap, anything positive is welcome but really its gonna be a long year. Edited August 28, 2010 by bigruss22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 We are so close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 QUOTE (kev211 @ Aug 31, 2010 -> 01:47 AM) We are so close. Game week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 28, 2010 -> 11:38 AM) You are just setting up excuses for a Week 2 loss. It wouldn't surprise me in the least. A top-5 Div 1-AA team vs. a bottom top-5 Div. 1-A school. Why not??? I don't even know if I'm gonna watch the Mizzou game Saturday. I'm just waiting for Nov. 8, b-ball season starts again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Big Ten Division Split: Division 1: Iowa Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Nebraska Northwestern Division 2: Illinois Indiana Ohio State Penn State Purdue Wisconsin There will be an official 90-minute show on the BTN at 6 PM CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 So from everything im reading tonight the Big 10 will announce divisions split as follows: - Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern and Minnesota. - Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana and Illinois. Or as I will refer to them: Man's League: Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana and Illinois. Juniors: -Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern and Minnesota. Not sure why this is a competitive split. Outside of Iowa, the Juniors have to rely on Michigan becoming relevant again and Nebraska being as good as Wisconsin/PSU on a consistent basis. If it was me, I would have figured out the top 6 programs, and then split them. OSU is clearly #1, after that its murky but I think the next 3 are PSU, Iowa and Wisconsin (in no order). You then put Michigan and Nebraska in opposite divisions and youve got a good mix. Oh well I guess the road to the Big 10 Championship goes through Columbus. Fortunately Wisconsin has done better against OSU than most teams, but I have a feeling that most PSU, OSU and Wisconsin fans are going to be displeased with the split. Where as I expect Iowa, Nebraska fans are counting down the days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Ohio State and Michigan didn't fight it, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Im sure Michigan loves it. They arent what they used to be. The teams who are going to be the most upset are PSU, OSU and Wisconsin. As I believe that division is far stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Im not happy at all to be honest, Illinois is basically 100% screwed now (we were 95% screwed by ourselves). They must be keeping a rivalry week since Illinois and Northwestern arent in the same divison anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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