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<blockquote data-quote="airspace" data-source="post: 949969" data-attributes="member: 6375"><p>Techster, I agree will everything you said but the last part.</p><p></p><p>Having followed the Big Ten pretty much my entire life (50+ years - now 66). The Big Ten looks at what NOT you have done but what have you tried to do. Everything you may do, does not always works out (best laid plans).</p><p></p><p>I will give you 2 examples. Indiana is a basketball school. But back in the day, the Big Ten asked what Indiana was going to do about football. They were terrible (worse than what they have been over the last 40 years). They had a stadium that seated 20,000 people. They made a commitment and replaced the stadium with the current structure in 1960 (52,000 people). They were playing Ohio State and Michigan on the road more than at home. The Big Ten asked how IF they were going to make a commitment or not. Make an effort, and by 1967 they were playing USC in the Rose Bowl.</p><p></p><p>Another example is Northwestern. A founding member of the Big Ten. I recall in the 70's how they were an annual member of the Bottom 10 (College's worst teams). Over the years, Northwestern has had some good years where they have won the Big Ten west. They have been competitive most years. They have put the effort to improve themselves on the field and in facilities.</p><p></p><p>Over the years, the Big Ten has NEVER asked a member to leave. They have never kicked anyone out (except Michigan in the teens - another story). They just ask that their members make a commitment to compete. Look no further than Rutgers. Are you making the effort in coaches, facilities, student athletes, etc..</p><p></p><p>When the Big Ten reviews (vets) a program, they look at the entire university (athletics & academics). Are they a match, do they reflect the values the Big Ten cherishes. Would they be an asset, do they fit?</p><p></p><p>End of the day, I believe Georgia Tech fits. The key is, are they making the effort? Again, I would tell you, look no further than the efforts of Miami and FSU to improve their academics to make themselves more attractive to the Big Ten.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="airspace, post: 949969, member: 6375"] Techster, I agree will everything you said but the last part. Having followed the Big Ten pretty much my entire life (50+ years - now 66). The Big Ten looks at what NOT you have done but what have you tried to do. Everything you may do, does not always works out (best laid plans). I will give you 2 examples. Indiana is a basketball school. But back in the day, the Big Ten asked what Indiana was going to do about football. They were terrible (worse than what they have been over the last 40 years). They had a stadium that seated 20,000 people. They made a commitment and replaced the stadium with the current structure in 1960 (52,000 people). They were playing Ohio State and Michigan on the road more than at home. The Big Ten asked how IF they were going to make a commitment or not. Make an effort, and by 1967 they were playing USC in the Rose Bowl. Another example is Northwestern. A founding member of the Big Ten. I recall in the 70's how they were an annual member of the Bottom 10 (College's worst teams). Over the years, Northwestern has had some good years where they have won the Big Ten west. They have been competitive most years. They have put the effort to improve themselves on the field and in facilities. Over the years, the Big Ten has NEVER asked a member to leave. They have never kicked anyone out (except Michigan in the teens - another story). They just ask that their members make a commitment to compete. Look no further than Rutgers. Are you making the effort in coaches, facilities, student athletes, etc.. When the Big Ten reviews (vets) a program, they look at the entire university (athletics & academics). Are they a match, do they reflect the values the Big Ten cherishes. Would they be an asset, do they fit? End of the day, I believe Georgia Tech fits. The key is, are they making the effort? Again, I would tell you, look no further than the efforts of Miami and FSU to improve their academics to make themselves more attractive to the Big Ten. [/QUOTE]
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