Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is aware of criticism that his approach, including a proposed 16-team College Football Playoff model, is too much like those found in professional sports. Petitti had a long stint with Major League Baseball after working as a sports television executive.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti addressed the letter he sent to the NCAA on Michigan's behalf but didn't get into detail during Big Ten media days.

Petitti on Tuesday confirmed that he wrote a letter to the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions on Michigan’s behalf, as reported this week by ESPN and later confirmed by MLive/ The Ann Arbor News, telling reporters at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas that it’s “not uncommon for a conference office to weigh in.”

Although the SEC has pushed hard for a different format if the College Football Playoff expands past 12 teams. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti isn't caving.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti went to bat for his league but had some interesting comments about overall records in his league.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions suggesting that Michigan’s football program should not face more sanctions stemming from a sign-stealing scheme, according to two people familiar with the situation.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and his fellow conference commissioners have been locked in negotiations regarding a potential expansion of the College Football Playoff field.