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Rumors persist, but Big Ten isn't growing

By Wayne Drehs
ESPN.com

Wednesday, July 26, 2000

CHICAGO -- For the time being, it appears the Big Ten Conference has scrapped its plans for expansion and will be sticking with 11 teams. A little over a year ago the league was giddy at the idea of adding Notre Dame, but after discussions between the two parties, the Fighting Irish said "Thanks, but No Thanks," choosing to remain an independent. Now, despite rumors about Syracuse, Missouri, Rutgers, Pittsburgh and even Texas possibly joining the Big Ten, Commissioner Jim Delany said Wednesday ...

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