[SamuelMcF]

For example, joining the Big 10 might save football, but it would be hideous for other sports, as WBB at USC and UCLA are about to find out.  Tough luck to them, since they play second fiddle to the mercenary football army hired by their universities (thinking of USC in particular.)

FWIW: don't "think of USC in particular." They are both mercenary armies. Caleb Williams and Jordan Addison may have grabbed the headlines for Riley, but by sheer transfer volume the two are neck-and-neck. Chipster gets to slide under the radar while the cross-town rival gets the flak. Sweet deal for him.

USC transfers in the past 2 seasons: 32
UCLA transfers in the past 2 seasons: 27

[SamuelMcF]

For example, joining the Big 10 might save football, but it would be hideous for other sports, as WBB at USC and UCLA are about to find out.  Tough luck to them, since they play second fiddle to the mercenary football army hired by their universities (thinking of USC in particular.)

FWIW: don't "think of USC in particular." They are both mercenary armies. Caleb Williams and Jordan Addison may have grabbed the headlines for Riley, but by sheer transfer volume the two are neck-and-neck. Chipster gets to slide under the radar while the cross-town rival gets the flak. Sweet deal for him.

USC transfers in the past 2 seasons: 32
UCLA transfers in the past 2 seasons: 27