A brief, semi-fictional history of hysteria in college athletics: undefinedFrom: Chancellor Harvey Perlman To: Select donors, boosters and alumni Date: June 6, 2010. Fellow Cornhuskers: I wanted to let you know that Nebraska is formally preparing to leave the Big 12 for the Big Ten. There is more money to be earned in that conference, thanks to the Big Ten Network, and we can't tolerate any league-office favoritism that doesn't favor us. If anyone asks you about the move, say it's a 100-year decision based on what's best for our institution. Then blame the ransacking of tradition and loss of rivalries on power-hungry Texas. And if anyone brings up our slip in prestige over the past 10 years – thank you, Bill Callahan – blame ... Continue reading →

Posted: 01:46 PM ET May 23, 2012 Notre Dame AD confident conference champ playoff model will include Irish By Brett McMurphy | College Football Insider PONTE VERDA BEACH, Fla. -- Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said Wednesday he is confident that whatever playoff model is adopted in 2014 that the Irish will be included as long as the school finishes in the top four."I remain confident about every team that makes the top four by whatever method of selection having access to that playoff format," Swarbrick said. "I feel good about that."The Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC said they support a conference champion playoff model, while the SEC prefers the top four ranked teams to qualify for the playoff. Swarbrick echoed Big Ten commissioner ... Continue reading →