Author: Vicki Dombeck

Academics and athletics are just one reason that the UCLA and USC move to the Big Ten makes sense. But are there other pros and cons of these California schools’ application into the northernmost conference? As almost all of the power-five conferences begin adjusting, how do these teams effect the Big Ten Conference, a now 16-school conference from all parts of the nation? Pros: Will the Big Ten West finally win a championship? Every year, the Big Ten claims to be one of the most consistent and competitive sports conferences in the country. However, within the new millennium, Big Ten…