We're Number 1!
In this post on the fine "The Rivalry, Esq." blog, we find ourseleves in violent agreement with the findings of their "Big Ten Prospectus - What Is Your Team Really Worth to the Conference?" analysis.
Using the same variables that are in play in conference expansion, I've tallied the roster in four key areas: 1. Revenue, 2. Demographics, 3. Competitiveness, and 4. Academics. Who are the league's true high rollers? ... 1. The University of Michigan (Program No. 2) As much as it pains me to say it, Hail to the Victors. On paper That School Up North is That School The Big Ten Needs Most. Despite its recent struggles, college's football's winningnest program is best of show in conference. With an average rank of 3, the Wolverines stormed all four categories. This just might be the best news Ann Arbor has received in 2 years.A future post will do a similar analysis of Big 10 expansion candidates and I'm looking forward to seeing how that shakes out.
March 13th, 2010 at 11:17 PM ^
That we weren't number one?
March 13th, 2010 at 11:35 PM ^
...not in the least. It was a nice affirmation of my Michigan Arrogance (TM).
March 13th, 2010 at 11:48 PM ^
Well played, +1.
Hate to be a dick, and hate to play up my own post, but repost.
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/value-michigan-b10
...that they I've criticized. I surrender myself to the mercy of the MGoCourt.
Good news is good news. We could use some, even if it's reposted material.
Still nice to see. Tough times necessitate the occasional "moral victory."
March 14th, 2010 at 11:20 AM ^
Fuck moral victories.
Nice, I needed a post that showed we are number 1.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:11 AM ^
I thought this was going to be about being the most expensive public school in the country...
March 14th, 2010 at 10:23 PM ^
you can't really say you don't get what you pay for, IMO.