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ESPN calls it the Secret 7

ESPN free site lists the seven ACC schools as Florida State, Miami, Virginia Tech, Virginia, NC State, UNC, and Clemson. They report FSU, NC State, and Clemson as probable for the SEC. They believe VT and Miami are more likely destined for the Big10, with no mention as to a destination for UNC and UVA. While I personally prefer the SEC as a destination for VT based on athletics alone, there is no question that the Big10's standing on academics is better than the SEC. Unfortunately, with but few exceptions, travel to away games - regardless of the conference destination, would be more taxing. Don't know what the revenue sharing would be for SEC vs Big 10, but either would be better than the ACC. I hope VT will attract an offer, but ND, Pitt, BC etc. will not sit by without a fight.
Posted: 05/18/2023 at 12:42 PM ET

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ESPN calls it the Secret 7
bandk 05/18/23 12:42 PM ET
I'm never calling the ACC any else besides the MAG7 from now on.
Truthahn 05/23/23 12:47 PM ET
Link? **
ombandit 05/18/23 10:21 PM ET
I shake my fists at the clouds when it comes to conference merging.
BG Hokie 05/18/23 05:00 PM ET
I don't think there is much travel difference between SEC and BIG schools
HokieToph 05/18/23 04:29 PM ET
And if you’re flying, the differences are measured in min, not hrs. BFD.**
marcbvtgm 05/20/23 08:13 PM ET
Here is a LINK to the Pittsburg Post-Gazette with some "thoughts" on
nokeneck 05/18/23 04:04 PM ET
Can't argue with what the writer says. Clemson beat up on a weak ACC to...
KiloZulu 05/23/23 09:39 AM ET
Could you link that? I can't find it. Thanks in advance!**
Stech 05/18/23 03:19 PM ET
Don't get the academic - sports conference connection
HokieKick`nBack 05/18/23 03:18 PM ET
Every school takes minimum qualifiers. This academics argument is pure BS.**
KeithHokie89 05/19/23 12:25 PM ET
UNC and UVA will go BIG 10 IF a breakup happens
tallahasseehokie 05/18/23 02:31 PM ET
Before the western members, wasn't the B10
VTCALS72 05/19/23 12:37 PM ET
UNC and UVa are members of the AAU which is required for B1G membership
Hokie1992 05/18/23 03:58 PM ET
AAU membership is not a requirement for B1G membership or an invitation
marcbvtgm 05/19/23 06:04 PM ET
Interesting, did not know that.
BamBam 05/18/23 04:58 PM ET
Know all about it- UVA is 100 years ahead in academic reputation
tallahasseehokie 05/18/23 04:55 PM ET
You would possible know better, but not sure Unc would go to the Big 10.
HokiePail 05/18/23 09:45 PM ET
I'm not so sure that the BIG 12 wouldn't be a better fit as far as
Hokie_N_NC 05/18/23 12:56 PM ET
I'm not sure the Big XII would divide the 4 TX schools between the 2
VTHokie2000 05/18/23 05:04 PM ET
Although I'm all for maintaining regional rivalries, we are long past that
goodbadugly 05/18/23 03:01 PM ET
You are assuming that we get invited to the SEC...
Hokie_N_NC 05/19/23 06:26 AM ET
Missouri seats 61k
crazylane 05/19/23 08:00 PM ET
Missouri also took our spot after we rejected the SEC.**
NokieHokie 05/21/23 07:16 PM ET
Probably so.
crazylane 05/26/23 04:35 PM ET
Huh?**
Fore_Hokies 05/18/23 02:19 PM ET
Would have guessed UVA to BigX. Either would be better than left behind.**
MaryWashGrad 05/18/23 12:49 PM ET
The Sec likes the university of school.
HokiePail 05/18/23 09:50 PM ET