The Big Ten is apparently OK with biting the hand that feeds it. Ohio State and Northwestern announced jointly Dec. 18 that the Buckeyes and Wildcats will meet in Evanston, Ill., on Oct. 18, 2019. A Friday night. The announcement has been greeted bitterly around Ohio, primarily in the high school football circles by coaches, players and fans who can’t believe Ohio State – and the Big Ten on a larger scale – would step into an arena (i.e. Friday nights) that is considered the property of high school football. People are outraged. They’re angry. Many are surprised. But they shouldn’t be. In the arena of college football, most decisions are based on marketability – getting your product out there for all to see. That’s why many (if not most) coaches – especially outgoing Ohio State coach Urban Meyer – loved night games. What better way to showcase your program than on national television in…
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