AN EXPANDING PIPELINE
A look at the revenues for the Big Ten Conference and the University of Minnesota before and after the creation of the Big Ten Network, which was launched in August 2007. The network, owned jointly by the Big Ten Conference and Fox TV, provides comprehensive Big Ten sports coverage and this year is airing 900 events.
BIG TEN MONEY TO U
2000: $7.1 million
2002: $8.9 million
2004: $10.7 million
2006: $10.7 million
2008: $18.8 million
2011: $22.9 million
BIG TEN TOTAL REVENUE
2000: $85.1 million
2002: $104.6 million
2004: $124.7 million
2006: $126.9 million
2008: $217.7 million
2011: $265 million
Source: Big Ten Conference
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