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Originally Posted by Dryden
I don't think so. It would be available for the game to be hosted in the east, where New York and NE residents could attend. The problem for the Big-10 is that the only indoor facilities (presuming you want the CCG in an indoor facility) are already in the heart of Big-10 country. The three places I can think of right now would be the HHH Baggy Dome in Minneapolis, the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, and Ford Field in Detroit. These are all pro-football facilities, so availability in early December becomes and issue. Also, these are all 500+ miles away from the fans and Big-10 alum in New York and Pennsylvania, who would also want to attend a game. The addition of the Carrier Dome provides a place to have the CCG alternate from east to west every year for market exposure and accessibility.
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No offense, but no way are there more Big 10 fans in NY and NE than the Midwest. The Big 10 is a Midwest Conference and the championship game should be played in the Midwest. BTW isn't the Big 10 HQ in Indy? The MAC championship game is in Detroit and there are no scheduling problems. If the game is on a Saturday it wouldn't affect the Colts at all. Indy is basically in the middle of Big 10 country and would be the easiest trip for everyone. You talk like you wouldn't want the game in the heart of Big 10 country, WTF?