THE MODERATOR: We're now joined by Jim Delany, Big Ten Commissioner.
JIM DELANY: Thank you. And welcome to our 47th kickoff week and our 127th college football season.
Before getting into my remarks, I would like to acknowledge the passing of Wayne Duke, the Big Ten's fourth commissioner who served from '71 to '89. Wayne had a fabulous career in many, many ways. Not only did he create this event, but he also chaired the men's basketball committee for four years. I think he was the last four-year chairman.
He was a great supporter of the Rose Bowl and helped build it into the Granddaddy of Them All.