Originally Posted by
techman05
I heard on ESPNradio today that Nebraska falls outside the 8 state coverage area of the Big 10. They explained that 14 people from Neb. would have to subscribe to the Big 10 network to equal what 1 person generates inside the coverage area. Something like 88 cents inside to like a nickel outside. I just don't think it happens without a big time rival such as Oklahoma or Texas doing the same. Who would be the big rivalry game on Nebraska's schedule? It certainly won't be a Big 12 team with all the Big 10 teams filling the other slots. I don't think Iowa, Purdue, or Illinois will be that big of a deal, at least at first. Over time I am sure rivalries would develop and Nebraska's smash-mouth, option style from years past would fit in well with other Big 10 teams. I don't think it would hurt them, I just see it taking a few years to pick up the kind of intensity that games against OU, Texas, and TAMU have for Nebraska right now.