With the new realignment, 4 PAC-12 teams will be joining the B1G (Oregon, Washington, USC, UCLA). These teams are expected to compete decently well with the current conference so the question is, if any of these four teams get hot and win the tournament, what does it mean for the championship drought for the B1G?
Summary
- New PAC-12 teams winning raises questions on B1G championship drought impact.
- History and perception play roles in how quickly new teams are accepted as B1G.
- Recruiting pipelines and player turnover influence acceptance timeline.
- B1G acquired teams with the aim of claiming their successes.
New B1G Champions
The history between conferences and the Rose Bowl factor into the quick acceptance of new teams as B1G.
Team Droughts
None of the new teams have won since ’95; Maryland and Rutgers may still not feel like true B1G teams to some.
Perception of Success
There will be a transition period, but eventually, the new teams will be considered as genuine B1G champions.