The Big Ten Network has certainly taken its share of lumps over the last two years.
Sometimes, that abuse has been merited. Most notable was BTN’s role in the virtual blackout for customers within its targeted customer base, by way of its game of chicken with the cadre of cable companies that cover Big Ten territory.
But once that issue was resolved, and the hard feelings eased, it’s been hard not to view BTN as a win-win for fans.