The Standoff That Brought the Big Ten’s $2.4 Billion Deal to a Screeching Halt

Despite pressure from commissioner Tony Petitti, Michigan regents pushed back on a private-investment pact worth at least ...

MSU trustee raises concerns about proposed Big Ten investment deal

MSU Trustee Mike Balow, in a statement to The Detroit News this week, questioned the transparency of the proposed deal.

Big Ten denies Michigan regent coercion claim over $2B plan

The Big Ten pushed back Tuesday on a claim by a University of Michigan regent that commissioner Tony Petitti threatened to ...
Sports Business Journal

Big Ten denies Michigan regent’s claim on ‘strong-arm’ tactic in private equity investment

The Big Ten pushed back on a claim by a Univ. of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened to punish the school if it refuses to support a plan that would clear the way for $2.4B in ...

With Big Ten $2.4B deal looming, lawmaker asks questions about tax-exempt status of college sports

A lawmaker skeptical of the Big Ten’s proposed $2.4 billion deal with a private investor has requested a Congressional ...

Michigan regent says Wolverines would consider leaving Big Ten over capital investment deal

Jordan Acker and Michigan's board of regents have voiced opposition to the proposal on the table from the University of ...
Crain's Detroit Business

MSU Trustee presses Big Ten for transparency on $2.4B private equity deal

A Michigan State University Trustee is the latest official to raise questions related to a proposed $2.4 billion private ...
USA Today

Big Ten's flirtation with private equity begs an important question, is this really worth it?

Revenue-sharing has brought on additional expenses that universities and athletic departments must account for. ESPN reported that Big Ten and commissioner Tony Petitti are exploring a foray into ...