What Commissioner Jim Delany said at Big Ten Media Days

Posted Jul 26, 2018
B1G Commissioner Jim Delany kicked off Media Days on Monday by taking the podium first and addressing the media in Chicago. Delany opened the day as the ultimate optimist, citing the conference’s in-stadium attendance growth, 77 percent winning rate over other Power Five opponents and discussing the B1G’s bowl success this past season. (Saturday Tradition)

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