Nov. 19, 2012
University of Maryland to Join the Big Ten Conference | Rutgers University to Join the Big Ten Conference
Statements from from Dave Joyner, Penn State Acting Director of Athletics:
"Penn State welcomes the University of Maryland to the Big Ten Conference with tremendous enthusiasm. Maryland is a fantastic addition and to an already outstanding family of Big Ten institutions. Our two institutions have a long history of collegiality and athletic competition and we're excited about future meetings as conference partners. We look forward to this new era for the Big Ten."
"Penn State is very excited to welcome Rutgers University to the Big Ten Conference. Rutgers is a tremendous addition to an already outstanding family of Big Ten institutions. Our two institutions have a lengthy history of friendships and athletic competition and we're looking forward to future meetings as conference partners and this new era for the Big Ten."
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