The Big XII-Pac 10 Challenge

Although long overdue, kudos for the Big XII and Pac 10 for finally getting this idea in motion. After annually keeping tabs on the Big Ten-ACC Challenge, I've thought for a long time the Big XII should consider approaching a conference to set up a similar matchup. I think it makes non-conference play more exciting and gives more opportunities for impressive wins on an NCAA Tournament resume. If anything, the Big Ten-ACC currently gets quite a bit of national exposure and it would be good for Big XII basketball. I also like the pick of hooking up with the Pac 10. The SEC might have been a bit more high profile, but this year the Pac 10 is arguably the best in basketball and I like the idea of one midwest conference taking on the east coast while the other midwest conference battles the west. Whereas the Big Ten has never beaten the ACC in the challenge, I think our two conferences are more evenly matched and it would be interesting. (This could also give us bragging rights over the Big Ten if we won our challenge.) Tune in next year.