The Big Ten is called that because it originally consisted of ten universities when it was founded in 1896. Although the conference has since expanded to include more than ten schools, the name has remained as a tradition. The brand identity of the Big Ten has become well established, and the name reflects its historical roots rather than its current membership.
Collingwood, Hawthorn, Geelong, Richmond, Essondon, Sydney Swans, Carlton, Bulldogs and so on.
Currently there are eleven, but Nebraska will be joining them in the 2011-2012 season, so there will be twelve. It is called the big ten because originaly there was ten.
A large circus tent is called normally called Marquee
The big ten are the ten runners up! the one left is the champion but not considered a "big ten"
big ten
The store Big Ten basketball sells basketball tickets for the Big Ten tournament. This site also shows the person stats on the sports played by the Big Ten.
The old big ten
Big Ten Network was created in 2007.
Big Ten Inch Record was created in 1975.
Big Ten Athlete of the Year was created in 1982.
Big Ten Icons was created on 2010-09-18.
Big Ten Icons ended on 2011-03-11.