Consulting firm recommends "Obvious Suspects"

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Big Ten officials told: Just say yes to expansion - chicagotribune.com

An independent consulting firm recommended the aspects and potential fit of 5 "obvious suspect" schools to join the big ten. They were:

-Missouri
-Notre Dame
-Pittsburgh
-Syracuse
-Rutgers

 

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Interesting:

It's also worth noting that a Big East school opting to join would have to pay a $5 million "loyalty clause" fee, according to sources.

"You just don't jump into the league and get a full share of what everyone else in this league has established over time," Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez told the Associated Press. "I think someone has to buy their way into the league."