ssckelley
Well-Known Member
Because you won't be at 13 teams for many years before adding a 14th.
Which means making up new schedules again after 13, and then again after 14.
If the Big Ten goes to 14, they will do it just like the Pac-10 in going to 12, ACC in going to 14, and SEC in going to 14 - by adding 2 at a time.
I agree, I do not think it will be years before they go to a 14th. But I do not think the Big Ten would be rushed into taking a 14th and may even play a season at 13 while they went through the process. Twill made the comment if you take MO then you have to find a 14th, which would be a "leech". I do not think the Big Ten will rush into anything and definitely will not add a 14th team just to get to 14. They would do their due diligence and find the right institution academically, athletically, and expand the TV footprint.