Yesterday, Ohio native Dan Patrick reported that a source close to the Big Ten decision-making processes identified October 10 as a date many in the conference are pushing for to start up the football season. Since then, it’s been shot down by others, but Patrick felt the need to expound on this date, and why such an early start has become a target for some in the conference.
This is all on the heels of spring, winter, and even late fall dates being thrown out as of late. In other words, rip up the calendar.
According to Patrick, his source says that there are those in the Big Ten that want to be able to be a part of the College Football Playoff. Starting on October 10 would be the latest the league could begin and still be a part of all the fun.
However, Patrick did reiterate that this is all contingent upon the Big Ten passing and approval safety protocols that would allow that date to happen. He also reiterated that his source confirmed there are still some schools that do not want to play.
According to Patrick’s source:
“Big Ten will start October 10 if they can pass updated safety measures and procedures. Don’t know if it will happen” … “Last night I was told something was going to happen this week with the Big Ten.”
The source went on to lament the leadership and patchwork ideas of the group that has led to everyone being on a different page.
“The fact that there’s no leadership — different agendas — makes it difficult to think they can come together,” the source told Patrick.”
You can watch the entire segment from the Dan Patrick show where he provides an update on what’s going on behind the scenes with the Big Ten.
DP Gives an update on his Big Ten report: "Why October 10th? That's the latest they can play and still be in the Playoffs." pic.twitter.com/ULl5vXqYIE
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) September 2, 2020
I guess this all boils down to whether you believe the source Patrick is using or not. That same source was the one that originally let the cat out of the bag on the Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing the seasons, so there could be something to it.
Or, it could be the latest smoke and mirrors leadership coming out of the Big Ten offices as of late. Either way you look at it, some sort of planning needs to get going somewhere around — yesterday.
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