This list is completely arbitrary and not a genuine analysis of the relative merits of state fossils.
Big Ten Should Realign Divisions Into East and West
I agree that the divisions should be realigned, but I disagree with this proposed alignment. If Michigan and Ohio State are to be in the same division, then you can't also have Penn State or Nebraska in that division. Notwithstanding Penn State's current problems, they will be Penn State again eventually. Same with Nebraska.
Take the current alignment and swap Iowa for Wisconsin and Nebraska for Penn State. Make Iowa-Wisconsin a protected rivalry. Set up a new protected rivalry between Minnesota and Purdue (which would be much more competitive than Minnesota-Wisconsin). Rename the divisions North and South. There's your optimal alignment that makes competitive sense and geographic sense.
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I'm sure I just haven't been paying attention, but who is Anonymous Coward, and why is he promoting that blowhard asshole at TBL?