Jim Delany has been the Big Ten commissioner since 1989. It's time for a change. Before we address his recent failures in leadership, lets take a look why he is still in office for 27 years.
Jim's biggest accomplishment while in his current role was the creation of the Big Ten Network. This cable channel brings hundred of millions of dollars to the Big Ten each year. I'm guessing each school loves the time of year, when they get that huge BTN check. Nearly 25% of all US households get the BTN.
He has also negotiated huge deals with ESPN and CBS for college basketball.