B1G Ramblings

[Rufus]

MSN

 

[Rufus]

The University of Oregon football team enters ‘Fly Era’ in the Big Ten Conference

The University of Oregon football team has officially launched their first uniforms as members of the Big Ten Conference.

www.kptv.com

 

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Big Ten football rivalry rankings: Where USC-UCLA, Oregon-Washington stand as conference expands in 2024

Ranking the football rivalries as the league balloons to 18 teams in the 2024 season

www.cbssports.com

 

[Rufus]

Pac-12 Network host Ashley Adamson confirms move to Big Ten Network

Pac-12 Network host Ashley Adamson said goodbye to her longtime home, but also shared she will be one staffer moving to the Big Ten Network.

awfulannouncing.com

 

[Rufus]

MSN

 

[dayooper]

Big Ten football rivalry rankings: Where USC-UCLA, Oregon-Washington stand as conference expands in 2024

Ranking the football rivalries as the league balloons to 18 teams in the 2024 season

www.cbssports.com

Here’s one of the rivalries on this site I thought you all would appreciate:

19. Maryland vs. Rutgers​

It doesn't have a trophy, but I recommend The Jim Delany Trophy. It's a golden cable box. These two are each other's only protected rival after joining the Big Ten at the same time in 2014. Maryland leads 12-7

 

[Kolumbo]

Here’s one of the rivalries on this site I thought you all would appreciate:

19. Maryland vs. Rutgers​

It doesn't have a trophy, but I recommend The Jim Delany Trophy. It's a golden cable box. These two are each other's only protected rival after joining the Big Ten at the same time in 2014. Maryland leads 12-7

freaking timing is everything. It just as well be another obsolete item

 

[Rufus]

Pro's and con's of Florida State football joining the Big Ten conference

Pro's and con's of Florida State football joining the Big Ten conference.

chopchat.com

 

[Rufus]

Final Learfield Directors Cup Standings - 23.24FinalDI (PDF) - National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics

B1G

8. Michigan
10. UCLA
14. USC
15. Ohio State
22. Nebraska
23. Penn State
25. Wisconsin
26. Washington
28. Oregon
37. Illinois
39. Northwestern
40. Minnesota
41. Indiana
42. Michigan State
61. Maryland
64. Iowa
65. Purdue
66. Rutgers


In comparison, UConn finished 81st, which is surprising to me given how many good teams the Huskies have.

 

[Kolumbo]

Final Learfield Directors Cup Standings - 23.24FinalDI (PDF) - National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics

B1G

8. Michigan
10. UCLA
14. USC
15. Ohio State
22. Nebraska
23. Penn State
25. Wisconsin
26. Washington
28. Oregon
37. Illinois
39. Northwestern
40. Minnesota
41. Indiana
42. Michigan State
61. Maryland
64. Iowa
65. Purdue
66. Rutgers


In comparison, UConn finished 81st, which is surprising to me given how many good teams the Huskies have.

64 spring
208 winter
0 fall

 

[dayooper]

64 spring
208 winter
0 fall

Huh, Michigan had 155 points from fall sports. Maybe football isn’t considered a fall or NCAA sport, but they won that championship.

 

[Rufus]

Maryland celebrated ten years in the B1G yesterday:

10 For 10: Celebrating 10 Years in the Big Ten Conference - University of Maryland Athletics

10 For 10: Celebrating 10 Years in the Big Ten Conference

umterps.com

In the last decade......

6 National Championships (Women's Lacrosse - 2015, 2017, 2019), (Men's Lacrosse (2017, 2022), Men's Soccer (2018).

49 Big Ten Titles by seven different teams: (30 regular season championships, 19 tournament championships)

Regular Season B1G Championships:
6 by Women’s Basketball (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021)
6 by Field Hockey (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022)
6 by Men’s Lacrosse (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022)
6 by Women’s Lacrosse (2015, 2016, 2017 2018, 2019, 2022)
3 by Men’s Soccer (2014, 2016, 2022)
2 by Baseball (2022, 2023 - first by program since 1971)
1 by Men’s Basketball (2020 - first in 10 years)

Tournament B1G Championships:
5 by Women’s Basketball (2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021)
4 by Men’s Lacrosse (2016, 2017, 2021, 2022)
4 by Women’s Lacrosse (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022)
3 by Men’s Soccer (2014, 2015, 2016)
2 by Field Hockey (2015, 2018)
1 by Baseball (2023)


67 NCAA Tournament Appearances (by 9 different teams)
10 by Women’s Basketball (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020-covid, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
9 by Field Hockey (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
9 by Men’s Lacrosse (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
9 by Women’s Lacrosse (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
9 by Men’s Soccer (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
7 by Men’s Basketball (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020-covid, 2021, 2023)
6 by Gymnastics (2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2022, 2023, 2024)
5 by Baseball (2015, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023)
3 by Women’s Golf (2019, 2021, 2023)


75 Individual NCAA Championship Appearances
26 Women’s Track Individual Qualifiers (4 in 2015, 5 in 2016, 4 in 2017, 7 in 2018, 4 in 2019, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2024)
25 Wrestling Individual Qualifiers (3 in 2015, 1 in 2016, 4 in 2017, 3 in 2018, 1 in 2019, 3 in 2022, 5 in 2023, 5 in 2024)
10 Men’s Track Individual Qualifiers (1 in 2015, 1 in 2017, 3 in 2018, 1 in 2019, 2 in 2021, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2023)
6 Men’s Golf Individual Qualifiers (1 in 2015, 2 in 2016, 1 in 2017, 2 in 2018)
3 Women’s Cross Country Qualifiers (1 in 2016, 1 in 2017, 1 in 2018)
3 Women’s Golf Individual Qualifiers (1 in 2015, 1 in 2018, 1 in 2022)
1 Women’s Tennis Individual Qualifier (1 in 2021)
1 Gymnastics Individual Qualifiers (2024 - first since 2001)

3 football bowl wins in 3 years for the first time in school history:
2021 Pinstripe Bowl vs. Virginia Tech
2022 Dukes Mayo Bowl vs. North Carolina State
2023 Music City Bowl vs. Auburn

11 different teams have been ranked in the Top 25 since joining the B1G:
10X by Women’s Basketball (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
10X by Field Hockey (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
10X by Men’s Lacrosse (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
10X by Women’s Lacrosse (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
10X by Men’s Soccer (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
7X by Men’s Basketball (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)
7X by Gymnastics (2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
5X by Baseball (2015, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023)
3X by Wrestling (2022, 2023, 2024)
1X by Football (2018)
1X by Softball (2023)

Program record for wins:
2015 Women’s Basketball School Record 34 wins
2017 Women’s Lacrosse tied school record with 23 wins (perfect 23-0 season)
2022 Men’s Lacrosse NCAA Record 18-0 Perfect Season - best season ever in sport
2022 Baseball School Record 48 Wins
2022 Tennis 18 wins - school record; then 17 in 2023 - second-most in school history

Completed capital projects:

• Spring 2015: Installation of new FieldTurf surface for entire field and improvements to wall and bullpen area at baseball's Bob 'Turtle' Smith Stadium
• July 2018: Construction of Volleyball Team Suite and Lockerroom inside XFINITY Center Pavilion
• Summer 2019: Installation of new LED state-of-the-art lighting systems at Ludwig Field
• June 2021: Opening of Jones-Hill House, home of Maryland Football
• Summer 2021: Construction of a new broadcast operation center inside XFINITY Center, handling all non-linear and in-venue entertainment
• Oct. 2021: Construction of new state-of-the art 1080p HDR videoboard and upgraded audio system at SECU Stadium
• Dec. 2021: Renovation and reopening of Gossett Hall, housing the Gossett Student-Athlete Center for Academic and Personal Excellence
• Spring 2022: Installation of new LED state-of-the-art lighting systems at Bob Turtle Smith Stadium and the Maryland Softball Stadium
• Summer 2023: Installation of new LED state-of-the-art lighting system and audio system at SECU Stadium
• Summer 2023: Resurfacing of the Kehoe Track & Field track
• Nov. 2023: Announcement of partnership with Legends and construction of hospitality and membership club, the Maryland Club at XFINITY Center
• Dec. 2023: Opening of Maryland Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex, including addition of new videoboard

Ongoing/Future capital projects:

• June 2023: Groundbreaking on the new Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center
• Feb. 2024: Groundbreaking on new Stanley Baseball Player Development Center
• March 2024: Groundbreaking on new Softball Player Development Center
• Summer 2024: Installation of new XFINITY Centerhung Videoboard and Sound system

 

[Rufus]

Here is all I could find on Rutgers for its ten-year anniversary:

This day in Rutgers history: RU joins the Big Ten Conference

Today is a historic one for Rutgers.

247sports.com

 

[Rufus]

Meet the Neighbors: Who’s Who in UO’s Move to the Big Ten | Oregon Quarterly

An interactive map provides a coast-to-coast guide to the UO’s new academic colleagues and athletics opponents

oregonquarterly.uoregon.edu

 

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A Teamwork Touchdown: The Big Ten Academic Alliance | Oregon Quarterly

From world languages to leadership, member schools reap resources for upping the academic game

oregonquarterly.uoregon.edu

 

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UO Scientists and Big Ten Peers Make Powerful Partners | Oregon Quarterly

Teammates in research, they’re advancing work in education, health, and child development

oregonquarterly.uoregon.edu

 

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New Weather, New Foes, New Dictionary: B1G Road Ahead | Oregon Quarterly

Our alumni association exec offers insights and some adventures in spelling

oregonquarterly.uoregon.edu

 

[Rufus]

New Oregon Quarterly showcases UO’s move to the Big Ten conference | Around the O

In addition to sports, the Ducks’ move to a new league includes some sweet academic perks

around.uoregon.edu

 

[Exit 4]

Are we really going to burn up 'Yard bandwidth cataloging all of the B1G's accomplishments?

 

[Rufus]

Conference expansion series: Taking a look at the Big Ten’s new women’s soccer teams

A competitive conference is only going to get tougher.

www.insidenu.com

 

[Rufus]

Maryland in the Big Ten: From 'what are we doing?' to 'amazing decision'

There’s more enthusiasm for the Big Ten around College Park than there was during the school's muted celebration in 2014.

www.nytimes.com

 

[spsct]

Are we really going to burn up 'Yard bandwidth cataloging all of the B1G's accomplishments?

Apparently yes...

 

[Rufus]

Oregon Football Recruiting: Ducks the Nation's Newest Recruiting Powerhouse?

Since arriving at Oregon, Dan Lanning has put his foot on the gas and appears not to be taking it off anytime soon. During the off-season,

www.si.com