Big Ten expanding eastward has been the goal of Nittany Lion fans and boasters and Joe Paterno himself since Penn State joined the upper midwest conference. Academically it was a great move, athletically it was a good move, fan-wise, it hasn't been as fun. Fun is what the alums, friends and families look forward to in travelling to games and such. If this exoansion doesn't happen this time around, you may be talking about Penn State going back to where they came from. Independent. They are only 1 of 2 (Nd obviously) that was ever able to make good while being an independent. So, the idea of the Big Ten continually telling Penn State to shut up and suck it up won't fly forever. Not if any other conference (i.e. Big East and/or ACC) has idea about expanding. NOBODY is talking just yet, but the line is in the water and everybody knows The Big Ten casts a mighty tempting bait. It appears that they're serious about catching fish this time.

Matt where did all of this Big Ten talk come from? Isn't this a bit of a surprise? Seems like it came out of nowhere. But in this case if there is smoke there must be fire! Too mnay big Ten people talking about expansion for it to be nothing!