Voice of the Hawkeyes Board

At first glance, I like the way the divisions shake out and it seems to make since geographically. I'm especially pleased that Wisconsin and Iowa are back in the same division, which is the way it should be. Plus, the yearly game with Nebraska, as you pointed out, would stay, and I feel like that could be a real solid developing tradition moving forward.

Purdue will add a better "spoiler team" to the east than the west instead of Indiana. And I agree TOTALLY that the Legends and Leaders division names stink to high heaven! Whoever came up with that as great branding names should be crucified (in keeping with the spirit of the Easter season). East-West was obvious from Day One, but they got a bit too carried away with the fairness/balancing act as well as mis-reading the REAL rivalry games and the thinking of the fans. East/West makes as much sense now as it did then.

I hope we get Purdue. Plus, Purdue does have a rivalry game with Illinois (the Purdue Cannon).