For that matter, Michigan and Michigan State aren't very close to the
Lakes - Ill-Chicago would also have to be included.
 
Looks to me like the new GLI should be Ill-Chi, Minn-Duluth, Northern
Mich and Lake Superior with Mich Tech getting the crying towel and Mich
MSU being eliminated.  Bowling Green and Notre Dame can commiserate
with Ferris and Western Mich - all close but not close enough.