Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC Ponder Benefits of Alliance

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The commissioners of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 have discussed how creating an alliance between leagues that span the country could provide both financial benefits and policy-making clout as the NCAA begins to hand off more responsibilities to conferences, as well as counter the power boost afforded the Southeastern Conference by pending additions of Texas and Oklahoma.

As reported by Associated Press columnist Ralph D. Russo, a scheduling agreement among the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 could lead to more frequent made-for-TV marquee games: Think Southern California-Clemson; Ohio State-Miami; Penn State-Florida State; Oregon-Michigan, while unlocking more media rights revenue and ticket sales.

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