OT: Vadger football putting on quite a show.

[LAZER]

I mean, because the Big 10 is a conference that travels well and generates ratings, it is given every benefit of the doubt when it comes to weekly rankings and bowl selections.

As I said before, we all know the NCAA is all about generating dollars...and the Big 10 can do that.

Well since their preferred status will always be determined by dollars (this goes for any school that has a large fan base) winning or losing will never matter.  I don't think the bowl committees have/will ever be interested in the quality of the teams they select.

[Groin_pull]

Well since their preferred status will always be determined by dollars (this goes for any school that has a large fan base) winning or losing will never matter.  I don't think the bowl committees have/will ever be interested in the quality of the teams they select.

True. It's never been about matching up the best teams...just the teams that can bring in most cash. That's why the Big 10 teams are given the benefit of every doubt. They draw.

[Groin_pull]

I don't blame them, but clearly preferred status.

I guess. But even the Big 10 doesn't want to deal with arctic conditions. Isn't that why they hold their championship game inside a dome—instead of Soldier Field?