In Reply to: Report: Big Ten 'populating' idea to potentially expand College Footba posted by mh on August 18, 2025 at 08:01:56
A major motivation for that well-timed proposal from the B10 head man was simply to distract from the outrageous Michigan slap-on-the-wrist story. I say slap on the wrist b/c the main, monetary, penalty will probably within a few years be offset by boosts in revenue that will ensue from having won a natty; and besides, the fan base of a major franchise like Michigan will gladly accept a deal where they get a natty for a few tens of millions.
College football, as a fair-ish competition linked to actual degree-seeking college students, is dead. Or at least, on life support owing to brain death.