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| − | The '''Big Ten Conference''' (known as the '''Big 10''', sometimes as the '''Bigger 10''' or '''Big Televen''' as a reference to its 11-school membership) is a conference participating in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]'s [[NCAA Division I|Division I]]. It was founded in 1895 as the '''Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives''', making it the oldest conference still functioning. Competition in men's basketball began in 1905. |
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| + | The '''Big Ten Conference''' (known as the '''Big 10''',('''B1G'''), formerly '''Western Conference''' and '''Big Nine Conference''', is the oldest Division I collegiate [[List of NCAA conferences|athletic conference]] in the United States. The conference competes in the NCAA's [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]]; it includes the flagship public university in each of 11 states stretching from New Jersey to Nebraska, as well as two additional public land grant schools and a private university. |
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| + | The Big Ten Conference established itself almost 120 years ago as the premiere collective of academic institutions in the country when, in 1896, then–[[Purdue Boilermakers|Purdue University]] president James H. Smart and representatives from the [[Chicago Maroons|University of Chicago]], [[Illinois Fighting Illini|University of Illinois]], [[Michigan Wolverines|University of Michigan]], [[Minnesota Golden Gophers|University of Minnesota]], [[Northwestern Wildcats|Northwestern University]], and [[Wisconsin Badgers|University of Wisconsin]] gathered at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago to set policies aimed at regulating intercollegiate athletics. In 1905, the conference was officially incorporated as the "Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association".<ref>http://www.bigten.org/school-bio/big10-school-bio.html</ref> |
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| + | The conference uses the "B1G" character combination in its branding, noting that it "allows fans to see 'BIG' and '10' in a single word."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/newlogo/|title=Big Ten Conference Reveals New Logo and Honors Football History with Division Names and Trophies|publisher=Big Ten Conference|accessdate=2 April 2014|quote="The new Big Ten logo was developed to symbolize the conference's future, as well as its rich heritage, strong tradition of competition, academic leadership, and passionate alumni," said Gericke. "Its contemporary collegiate lettering includes an embedded numeral "10" in the word "BIG," which allows fans to see "BIG" and "10" in a single word. Memorable and distinctive, the new logo evolved from the previous logo's use of negative space and is built on the conference's iconic name, without reference to the number of member institutions. The new logo also provides the flexibility of multiple versions which can be used horizontally, vertically and within new media."}})</ref> |
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| + | * [[Illinois Fighting Illini|Illinois]] (charter member) |
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| + | * [[Maryland Terrapins|Maryland]] (joined 2014) |
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| + | * [[Michigan Wolverines|Michigan]] (charter member, voted out 1907-17) |
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| + | * [[Oakland Golden Grizzlies|Oakland]] (joined 2017) |
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| + | * [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights|Rutgers]] (joined 2014) |
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| + | * [[Chicago State Cougars|Chicago State]] (joined 2014) |
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| + | * [[Minnesota State-Mankato Bulls|Minnesota State]] (joined 2016) |
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| + | * [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish|Notre Dame]] (joined 2016) |
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*[http://bigten.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/big10-m-baskbl-body.html Big 10 Men's Basketball Home Page] |
*[http://bigten.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/big10-m-baskbl-body.html Big 10 Men's Basketball Home Page] |
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*[http://bigten.collegesports.com/sports/w-baskbl/big10-w-baskbl-body.html Big 10 Women's Basketball Home Page] |
*[http://bigten.collegesports.com/sports/w-baskbl/big10-w-baskbl-body.html Big 10 Women's Basketball Home Page] |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | [[Category:Big Ten Conference members| ]] |
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| + | [[Category:NCAA conferences]] |
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The Big Ten Conference (known as the Big 10,(B1G), formerly Western Conference and Big Nine Conference, is the oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference in the United States. The conference competes in the NCAA's Division I; it includes the flagship public university in each of 11 states stretching from New Jersey to Nebraska, as well as two additional public land grant schools and a private university.
History
The Big Ten Conference established itself almost 120 years ago as the premiere collective of academic institutions in the country when, in 1896, then–Purdue University president James H. Smart and representatives from the University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, Northwestern University, and University of Wisconsin gathered at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago to set policies aimed at regulating intercollegiate athletics. In 1905, the conference was officially incorporated as the "Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association".[1]
Logo
The conference uses the "B1G" character combination in its branding, noting that it "allows fans to see 'BIG' and '10' in a single word."[2]
Current Members (year joined)
- Illinois (charter member)
- Indiana (charter member)
- Iowa (charter member)
- Maryland (joined 2014)
- Michigan (charter member, voted out 1907-17)
- Michigan State (joined 1949)
- Minnesota (charter member)
- Oakland (joined 2017)
- Northwestern (charter member)
- Ohio State (joined 1912)
- Penn State (joined 1992)
- Purdue (charter member)
- Rutgers (joined 2014)
- Wisconsin (charter member)
- Chicago (charter member)
- Chicago State (joined 2014)
- Ohio (joined 2014)
- Minnesota State (joined 2016)
- Notre Dame (joined 2016)
- Detroit (joined 2014)
External Links
References
- ↑ http://www.bigten.org/school-bio/big10-school-bio.html
- ↑ "Big Ten Conference Reveals New Logo and Honors Football History with Division Names and Trophies". Big Ten Conference. http://www.bigten.org/newlogo/. Retrieved 2 April 2014. ""The new Big Ten logo was developed to symbolize the conference's future, as well as its rich heritage, strong tradition of competition, academic leadership, and passionate alumni," said Gericke. "Its contemporary collegiate lettering includes an embedded numeral "10" in the word "BIG," which allows fans to see "BIG" and "10" in a single word. Memorable and distinctive, the new logo evolved from the previous logo's use of negative space and is built on the conference's iconic name, without reference to the number of member institutions. The new logo also provides the flexibility of multiple versions which can be used horizontally, vertically and within new media."")