[Softball Fan]

Legislation was introduced but there's no law now. Look at what happened with UCLA and cal. If UW or Oregon make the move, it will be fait accompli. They may even be more motivated to move quick before some pesky regent or state legislator can make a fuss. And zero chance Big 10 would take OSU or WSU. Pure dilution, no return. At least Stanford and cal are academically prestigious and located in a decent media market.

All the reporting is about how UW and Oregon are most likely, and Stanford/cal less so. WSU and OSU aren't even a part of the conversation from Big 10's perspective.

I agree. I would be stunned beyond words to see the B1G indicate an interest in WSU and OSU.  Even if WSU and OSU settled for a 10% share the B1G wouldn't want them dragging down the conference.  WSU and OSU sports programs are pretty good but from a tv revenue standpoint they would be an anchor weighing down on the B1G.  And travel to WSU and OSU from the midwest would not be something big time football factories would want to do.

[Softball Fan]

Legislation was introduced but there's no law now. Look at what happened with UCLA and cal. If UW or Oregon make the move, it will be fait accompli. They may even be more motivated to move quick before some pesky regent or state legislator can make a fuss. And zero chance Big 10 would take OSU or WSU. Pure dilution, no return. At least Stanford and cal are academically prestigious and located in a decent media market.

All the reporting is about how UW and Oregon are most likely, and Stanford/cal less so. WSU and OSU aren't even a part of the conversation from Big 10's perspective.

I agree. I would be stunned beyond words to see the B1G indicate an interest in WSU and OSU.  Even if WSU and OSU settled for a 10% share the B1G wouldn't want them dragging down the conference.  WSU and OSU sports programs are pretty good but from a tv revenue standpoint they would be an anchor weighing down on the B1G.  And travel to WSU and OSU from the midwest would not be something big time football factories would want to do.