Expansion Talk

Unlike Andy, I think expansion is more likely to happen over the next 3 years than not. I'd put it at about 60/40 [80/20] right now, maybe even a bit more. It seems like money and the Big Ten Network are driving this so my guess is it happens. If it does, the most important thing will be (besides what school comes in) will be the divisions in football. What do you think is the best way to divide the divisions in the Big Ten? Why? What should the divisions be called? What do you think will happen.

Here's my first blush attempt:

Ameche Division (or Nagurski)

Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Wisconsin

Hayes Division (or Schembechler)

Indiana
Northwestern
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
New team

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What will happen:

East

Michigan
Michigan State
Ohio State
Penn State
Purdue
New team

West

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Northwestern
Wisconsin