ROSEMONT, Ill. -- When the Big Ten's annual spring meetings conclude, the media is welcomed upstairs to a conference room to speak with commissioner Jim Delany. It's like being invited inside the walls of the castle to hear from the king.
As one of the most powerful men in college sports, Delany commands attention whenever he gives one of these state-of-the-Big-Ten-type addresses. Here a few highlights from his session on Wednesday:
• Last year at this time, the Big Ten was retreating from its freshman ineligibility idea. While that is dead, Delany said that reducing time demands on players remains a major priority for the league.