Big 10 Should Be Renamed The "Big North Conference"

I know that many people love tradition and nostalgia. Many people frown upon change and want things to stay the same no matter what. But in some cases, change is good, and it makes sense. No, I'm not referring to the type of change President Obama is referring to. I'm referring to a name change.

The Big 10 Conference has always been known as just that; the Big 10. For most of its existence, it consisted of ten universities in the Midwest rich in athletic tradition: Ohio St., Michigan, Michigan St., Purdue, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northwestern and Indiana. In the Mid 90s, however, Penn St. joined the conference, giving it 11 schools. The conference still calls itself the Big 10. That does not make sense. Either call it the Big 11, which sounds silly, or do what I think they should do. Change the name to the Big North Conference.

We already have the Big East, the Big West, and the Big South Conferences. Why not have the Big North. All of the current Big 10 universities are in the North. It just seems logical to call the conference the Big North Conference. By keeping the name "Big 10" , tradition is hindering progress. Just because the name is changed doesn't mean that all of the mystique, tradition and excellence of the Big 10 goes away. It's all still there, along with the 11 universities that contribute to its greatness. I say rename the Big 10 the Big North Conference. That's my opinion. I'd like to hear yours.