十大聯盟官員致力於維護聯盟穩定
Big Ten Officials Work to Maintain Conference Stability
Updated at: July 29, 2026 at 04:00 AM
十大聯盟（Big Ten Conference）目前正經歷一場引人入勝的悖論：雖然它在賽場上依然是強權，但在行政管理方面卻陷入了深沉的不確定性。
The Big Ten Conference is currently experiencing a fascinating paradox: while it remains a powerhouse on the field, it is navigating deep administrative uncertainty.
隨著聯盟擴張至18個成員，其中包括像南加州大學（USC）和奧勒岡大學（Oregon）這樣的西岸學校，聯盟面臨著在專業水準的競技運動與學生運動員需求之間取得平衡的巨大挑戰。
Following its expansion to 18 members, including West Coast schools like USC and Oregon, the conference faces the massive challenge of balancing professional-level athletics with the needs of student-athletes.
在後勤方面，這種擴張迫使各個體育部門必須大量投資，以應對增加的旅行以及對學業成績的影響。
Logistically, this expansion has forced athletic departments to invest heavily in managing increased travel and its impact on academic performance.
在行政方面，十大聯盟正處於相互競爭的願景之中。
Administratively, the Big Ten is caught between competing visions.
聯盟官員對《保護大學體育法案》（Protect College Sports Act）等聯邦立法持懷疑態度，擔心政府過度干預；然而他們也承認，目前的環境需要比美國國家大學體育協會（NCAA）所能提供的更穩定的結構。
Conference officials are skeptical of federal legislation like the Protect College Sports Act, fearing government overreach, yet they recognize that the current landscape requires more stability than the NCAA can provide.
執行長托尼·佩蒂蒂（Tony Petitti）正在探索轉向「聯盟主導治理模式」的潛力，即十大聯盟將能有效地自我監管並管理自身的收入分配。
Commissioner Tony Petitti is exploring a potential shift toward a conference-led governance model, where the Big Ten would effectively police itself and manage its own revenue-sharing.
為了成功，十大聯盟必須確保競技品質維持菁英水準，同時保護其各個中階項目的長期健康，從而證明穩定性來自於強有力的領導以及對學生運動員體驗的承諾。
To succeed, the Big Ten must ensure that the quality of play remains elite while simultaneously protecting the long-term health of its middle-tier programs, proving that stability comes from both strong leadership and a commitment to the student-athlete experience.
