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VaTech Pres announced tomorrow @ 1, will it have Conference implications?
Stech • 10/13/26 04:41 PM ET
Nothing near term, and long term it will be up to the P2 conferences...
EDGEMAN • 10/14/26 06:58 AM ET
B12 K State Pres & Va Tech alum, big on sports, know anything about him? **
Stech • 10/13/26 08:06 PM ET
Information on him new Va Tech Pres Dr. Richard Linton.
Stech • 10/13/26 08:11 PM ET
He's a football guy, and IMHO, your getting a good one. **
Big12 guy • 10/13/26 11:42 PM ET
Thanks B12! **
Stech • 10/14/26 05:09 AM ET
JMU to the American **
Tailgate Guru • 10/12/26 10:42 AM ET
I look forward to a new JMU/ECU rivalry. They share the same school colors. **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/12/26 12:33 PM ET
They should call it, "the Insuffera-bowl" **
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/13/26 10:20 AM ET
ECU has always been yellow-gold. JMU uses gold-gold. **
Tailgate Guru • 10/12/26 08:47 PM ET
The two schools never really had a rivalry when ECU was a member of the CAA
VTHokie2000 • 10/12/26 01:28 PM ET
ECU was never in the CAA, their conferences were:
Stech • 10/12/26 07:00 PM ET
I grew up on JMU athletics and I know for a fact that ECU was a member of
VTHokie2000 • 10/12/26 07:36 PM ET
in all sports but football you are corect. Not football.
Poultrygeist • 10/13/26 12:02 PM ET
ECU was going to be a member of the Super Metro conference
mancunian • 10/14/26 08:46 AM ET
The Super Metro would have......
2hhoop3 • 10/14/26 09:47 AM ET
FSU also didn't have any real interest in cranking it up.
mancunian • 10/14/26 10:13 AM ET
ECU left the CAA long before CAA Football, which is technically a separate
VTHokie2000 • 10/13/26 05:06 PM ET
Other sports yes, but never in the same football conference. JMU has more
Stech • 10/13/26 05:02 AM ET
Since JMU is joining the American as full member, I am not sure why you
VTHokie2000 • 10/13/26 07:06 AM ET
Because nearly all conference realignment is exclusivly football driven
Poultrygeist • 10/13/26 12:43 PM ET
It doesn't mean all schools based their decision on that reason though.
VTHokie2000 • 10/13/26 02:52 PM ET
JMU Navy will be a good one, I think ECU will evolve quickly into a good 1.
Stech • 10/13/26 08:22 AM ET
My late grandmother worked at JMU in admissions and then later in financial
VTHokie2000 • 10/13/26 10:26 AM ET
I have many connections to JMU, I stand by prediction that ECU becomes a
Stech • 10/13/26 01:00 PM ET
Given that the American will have 15 football schools in 2028, there is a
VTHokie2000 • 10/13/26 02:32 PM ET
You could be right, time will tell. **
Stech • 10/13/26 04:37 PM ET
The other thing to keep an eye on is if Army, Temple, and Navy ever
VTHokie2000 • 10/13/26 05:58 PM ET
There has been a trend for years of northeastern kids coming south to go to
Poultrygeist • 10/13/26 12:37 PM ET
Been going on since at least the 80’s, and UNC gets most of their OOS
Stech • 10/13/26 01:04 PM ET
Purely subjective opinion here. Having just attended CAL game from East
anotherdamnyankeehokie • 10/11/26 08:55 PM ET
Agree. We made the trip to Cal and visited Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks.
Hokester • 10/13/26 05:29 PM ET
Brian Murphy on the ACC vs B12
RandomAsianGuy • 10/10/26 04:23 PM ET
Biggest deciding factor for future ACC expansion
Millpoint • 10/13/26 04:03 PM ET
4. ND wants to be independent, and a conference for other sports, ACC is it
Stech • 10/11/26 11:42 AM ET
Having ND is def. helpful.  The B12 game of the year: BYU vs ND **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/11/26 05:50 PM ET
I just saw my team lose in salt Lake. What
Big12 guy • 10/11/26 06:54 PM ET
Love your loyalty B12, but the money says Kansas & Utah will be in the ACC,
Stech • 10/11/26 07:32 PM ET
I know that is what you guys think, but history tells
Big12 guy • 10/11/26 09:57 PM ET
Who's paying for Big 12 content in 2030?
SMU Pony • 10/12/26 01:56 PM ET
I think you answered your own question. I see CBS and Paramount
Big12 guy • 10/14/26 12:51 AM ET
I won't make assumptions about your point of view. But it seems as though
33laszlo99 • 10/12/26 05:25 PM ET
A new streaming partner?  Netflix for the B12?  Are you serious?
RandomAsianGuy • 10/12/26 06:37 PM ET
People develop their own appetites for what they watch on whatever devices.
33laszlo99 • 10/12/26 06:58 PM ET
You are entitled to your view. Let's see if Netflix bids on the B12 content **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/13/26 12:00 PM ET
History shows schools will move to a better paying conference.
RandomAsianGuy • 10/12/26 12:42 PM ET
Read the article, add ND wants to protect the ACC, way more likely the ACC
Stech • 10/12/26 12:03 PM ET
The P2 is currently at 34. Which schools do you suppose they will poach to
33laszlo99 • 10/12/26 12:58 PM ET
IMHO Mag 7+3, IMHO ND won’t join, so guessing on other 3, 2 different ways
Stech • 10/12/26 06:54 PM ET
The big difference between the Big-10 and SEC
I85Hokie • 10/08/26 08:40 AM ET
If I recall correctly, you live in Georgia, I’m not sure you’re objective.
Stech • 10/11/26 07:34 PM ET
Sir, this is an Arby's. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/10/26 09:47 AM ET
Gosh o' golly. It's hard not to admire your devotion to purity in college
33laszlo99 • 10/08/26 03:10 PM ET
Saw "SEC wants UVA" and didn't need to read the rest of this wall of text. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/10/26 09:48 AM ET
Throw in GT, and ya got a deal :) **
Big12 guy • 10/08/26 06:56 PM ET
I call BS on UNC and UVA **
cvillehokie92 • 10/08/26 04:44 PM ET
UNC maybe...but I believe they are somewhat tethered to NCST **
Tuckahokie • 10/11/26 08:33 AM ET
John Skipper ESPN influence, built expansion on football, until his UNC.
Stech • 10/10/26 07:57 AM ET
Stech, Skipper well knows the feeling of paying four media shares in a
33laszlo99 • 10/10/26 12:08 PM ET
I can see UNC if the SEC just wants their basketball brand.
EDGEMAN • 10/09/26 07:15 AM ET
Maybe not at UVA...but I can see the non-revenues continuing to take some
Tuckahokie • 10/11/26 08:35 AM ET
Did the Big 10 have any other choice? **
HokiesACC2004 • 10/08/26 09:34 AM ET
The ACC generated close to $1 billion in revenue for the 2025-26 season
RandomAsianGuy • 10/07/26 02:25 PM ET
ACC is better than B12 today because of FSU, Miami, etc. The problem is
Athens • 10/08/26 12:11 AM ET
Agreed, It's Darwinism
HouClone • 10/13/26 02:50 PM ET
Nope, the ACCN and ND will pull schools from the B12, not the other way
Stech • 10/11/26 07:38 PM ET
Much worse than the B12? Nope.
RandomAsianGuy • 10/10/26 04:25 PM ET
He knows that, he will just never acknowledge it.
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/10/26 09:50 AM ET
You still don't get it. Let's see how much money the ACC will make in 2031 **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/10/26 04:25 PM ET
Has P2 said they want the Canes…
HOKIEGOBBLE • 10/08/26 03:58 PM ET
Why would Miami/FSU/UNC/Clemson want 22 per Conf if they have a P2 seat?
Stech • 10/07/26 10:36 AM ET
Cody Campbell currently putting it out there that UM/FSU/UNC/UC are going-
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/08/26 06:04 PM ET
Now that’s answering the question, by chance do you have a 🔗 to Campbell
Stech • 10/09/26 12:06 AM ET
Random Asian Guy posted the Twitter link in response to the tweet.
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/09/26 09:36 AM ET
Interesting stuff.  Cody Campbell vs Gang of Four
RandomAsianGuy • 10/08/26 07:38 PM ET
Biggest news is Miami officially going against the grain for the first time
Athens • 10/08/26 12:19 AM ET
Agree that’s big, but you didn’t answer the question. **
Stech • 10/09/26 12:04 AM ET
UNC "wants" 22 so they can tell NC politicians they tried everything to
Athens • 10/08/26 12:13 AM ET
With 20 cap, if the B10 adds two ACC schools now, that means they will
RandomAsianGuy • 10/07/26 02:21 PM ET
Read TerryD’s post, ND going to the B1G isn’t happening, & since 12 for PO
Stech • 10/07/26 07:25 PM ET
You don't understand? You have to look at this from the B10 POV not Terry's
RandomAsianGuy • 10/07/26 07:51 PM ET
The Big Ten is delusional about ND
TerryD • 10/09/26 09:06 AM ET
Agreed, once the playoff went to 12 it was game over for *B1G and ND. They
Stech • 10/09/26 10:18 PM ET
I completely understand, why are you diverting from my question? Everyone
Stech • 10/07/26 08:52 PM ET
If you read my posting closely, you would have understood my point.
RandomAsianGuy • 10/07/26 09:29 PM ET
You avoided the question again, I guess that’s your answer, got it. **
Stech • 10/09/26 12:02 AM ET
Forever is a long time to wait
TerryD • 10/07/26 02:46 PM ET
19/20 teams virtually guarantees spots for only ND, UNC, and UVA
Sunsetunderground • 10/07/26 11:56 AM ET
My thought is its more about the Big Ten than the SEC.
vivitron73 • 10/07/26 11:45 AM ET
Thanks for asking, but I don’t want to taint the answers yet, @TerryD and
Stech • 10/07/26 12:55 PM ET
My response is always the same
TerryD • 10/07/26 01:09 PM ET
We know you think that, but that’s not the question. The question is why
Stech • 10/07/26 08:59 PM ET
To repeat what I posted, since the playoff went to 12, I don’t see it. **
Stech • 10/07/26 07:19 PM ET
Big Ten doesn't have to expand. So they have the ability to wait and hold
vivitron73 • 10/07/26 01:19 PM ET
The B1G would be wise plan expansion without ND.
33laszlo99 • 10/07/26 02:22 PM ET
Potentially. All depends on if a cap is deemed enforceable or not. **
vivitron73 • 10/07/26 02:37 PM ET
Purely speculation, but these schools and others may have plotted to
33laszlo99 • 10/07/26 11:44 AM ET
I think that’s probable, the Mag 7 news is some proof these schools talk to
Stech • 10/09/26 10:21 PM ET
I can see two scenarios, both of which are good for VT. But there are more.
ColumbusHokie • 10/07/26 11:34 AM ET
This is the correct answer.
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/07/26 03:30 PM ET
Huh?
Vippie1 • 10/07/26 04:19 PM ET
Yeah, I know I'm not the sharpest bulb in the box, but I truly thought...
MP4VT2004 • 10/07/26 06:13 PM ET
I definitely think those schools want in the P2. I'm just saying that-
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/07/26 05:06 PM ET
That's incorrect. Expansion won by 1 vote. If any yes vote changed to no,
Athens • 10/08/26 12:15 AM ET
I had to go back and look. You're right, I was wrong on that.
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/08/26 10:04 AM ET
i get the no reason to stick one's neck out
Vippie1 • 10/07/26 05:16 PM ET
I think VT is better positioned than a lot of folks on here think.
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/07/26 05:27 PM ET
agree that VT fits historical expansion models
Vippie1 • 10/07/26 06:02 PM ET
Miami is an "afterthought?" Well applying the "historical model" they
33laszlo99 • 10/07/26 08:46 PM ET
Clemson, Florida State, UNC Clemson go public...
jeff4vt • 10/05/26 11:52 AM ET
Here is the link to the Yahoo article about it. 🔗
Stech • 10/05/26 09:50 PM ET
This feels like desperation from them
A • 10/06/26 11:56 AM ET
Haven't seen an opinion on how this impacts VT. **
EDGEMAN • 10/06/26 06:18 AM ET
Conference limit of 22
vthogon • 10/06/26 07:58 AM ET
Greater reward but also a much greater risk.
VTCALS72 • 10/06/26 10:15 AM ET
more risk then reward to be sure
Vippie1 • 10/07/26 08:40 AM ET
Maybe VT gets into the club at 22, and maybe
Big12 guy • 10/06/26 08:28 AM ET
I'm not understanding how legislation to cap at 22
Vippie1 • 10/06/26 05:50 PM ET
i don't think it is them forming a new league, I
Big12 guy • 10/06/26 08:50 PM ET
Excellent point, if they thought they were in at 20, why rally for 22? **
Stech • 10/06/26 07:58 PM ET
" have no business making the media money..."
33laszlo99 • 10/06/26 09:36 AM ET
Absolutely. Tie media earnings to their OOC schedule -
Big12 guy • 10/06/26 01:19 PM ET
Texas can buy that roster with or without media money. Why can't we
33laszlo99 • 10/06/26 01:47 PM ET
You missed the point, but thanks for responding. **
Big12 guy • 10/06/26 05:13 PM ET
He's not wrong, and I think you're missing his point.
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/06/26 10:05 AM ET
Good point, I think this is why unequal sharing is coming to the SEC & B1G.
Stech • 10/06/26 08:03 PM ET
You are 100% correct; it's just a matter of time. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/07/26 09:19 AM ET
Vandy's value is substantial regardless of her FB history. If The Big Ten
33laszlo99 • 10/06/26 10:32 AM ET
This is a delusional take, but I suppose you're entitled to it.
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/06/26 11:09 AM ET
This was helpful. Thank you. **
33laszlo99 • 10/06/26 11:34 AM ET
I enjoy listening to Greg Flugar's podcast. I disagree with him a lot but
VTCALS72 • 10/06/26 10:20 AM ET
They'll never dump teams. They'll move to uneven revenue distribution-
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/06/26 10:24 AM ET
Right, unequal revenue will make the top maybe want easier competition,
Stech • 10/06/26 08:11 PM ET
Tell this to the chuckle heads that keep saying UVA is an SEC target.
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/07/26 09:20 AM ET
I still think that the P2 will want to counter each other in Va and NC, but
Stech • 10/07/26 11:07 AM ET
That's a FB fan's point of view. Imagine yourself as a national advertiser
33laszlo99 • 10/06/26 10:36 AM ET
National advertisers pay for College 🏈 ratings more than anything else.
Stech • 10/06/26 08:17 PM ET
I'd respond, but I have no idea what that has to do with anything at all-
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/06/26 11:00 AM ET
Awful Announcing article- 24 team CFP just might happen
Vippie1 • 10/01/26 10:57 AM ET
The B10 is killing the college football. **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/02/26 12:05 PM ET
All because fox wants more content **
AnotherTechW • 10/04/26 10:18 AM ET
They do IMHO, but the Conferences have to support it for it to pass,
Stech • 10/04/26 09:06 PM ET
Why do you say that? **
Stech • 10/04/26 12:17 AM ET
Because CFB doesn't need a 24 team playoff. **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/04/26 12:26 PM ET
I disagree. Bowls are dying with players opting out.
ColumbusHokie • 10/05/26 11:44 AM ET
You are entitled to your view. **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/05/26 12:30 PM ET
What is the correct number, if 24 is wrong? **
33laszlo99 • 10/05/26 08:58 AM ET
Personally I wanted 8. It's not happening so 12 is fine. **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/05/26 12:31 PM ET
I'd be happy with the old system of 2. 8 is fine. **
reestuart Friends of TSL • 10/06/26 01:13 PM ET
Of course 8 was the logical number, with most being automatic qualifiers
Vippie1 • 10/05/26 04:38 PM ET
I'm the guy that has felt every playoff format we have tried was bad.
33laszlo99 • 10/05/26 02:04 PM ET
I'm of the opinion that the revenue maximization tend to lead a larger
RandomAsianGuy • 10/05/26 06:22 PM ET
NFL isn't on your list. American FB needs a different calculus. You may
33laszlo99 • 10/05/26 06:36 PM ET
Do you really want a format where maybe 19 of 24 spots are picked
Vippie1 • 10/05/26 04:42 PM ET
I don't know how the teams will be picked. You don't either. We both know
33laszlo99 • 10/05/26 04:57 PM ET
I dont see any practical way other than a Committee and that sucks
Vippie1 • 10/06/26 07:29 AM ET
Disagree. If the BIG wanted to kill college football as we know it,
Big12 guy • 10/04/26 09:17 PM ET
You are entitled to your view. **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/05/26 12:31 PM ET
I understand your point of view, but it seems every conference supports 24.
Stech • 10/04/26 01:10 PM ET
The Big Ten is all about monetization.
RandomAsianGuy • 10/04/26 09:19 PM ET
Both are villains.....
2hhoop3 • 10/04/26 09:25 PM ET
Interesting from louisiana board of regents
1947Sunbowl • 10/01/26 09:24 AM ET
The U.S. population is declining. College enrollments are declining. Next
IB4TECH • 10/04/26 04:13 PM ET
Good point. **
Stech • 10/04/26 09:07 PM ET
Every school IMHO should be able to make the playoffs at their level, if
Stech • 10/03/26 07:43 PM ET
Hopefully the SCLSU Mud Dogs don’t have to drop down. **
I85Hokie • 10/02/26 07:29 AM ET
I think Bobby Boucher might still have eligibility left
mrcaniac • 10/02/26 03:21 PM ET
Momma says I'm all name and no likeness **
taintedzodiac • 10/05/26 07:04 AM ET
"Oh, no. We suck again!"
Culpeper Hokie • 10/02/26 11:41 AM ET
I don't like it.
HouClone • 10/01/26 01:45 PM ET
Disagree. These schools are waiting money and should accept reality
SpeakToDamien • 10/01/26 03:10 PM ET
Amazing folks who are not from the area can make judgements
1947Sunbowl • 10/01/26 05:12 PM ET
The conferences are too watered down in the MAC, Sunbelt, and C-USA. Take
Big12 guy • 10/01/26 03:53 PM ET
The top 8-16 G5 teams will probably get a chance to join the ACC or B12
InherentlyHokie • 10/02/26 12:43 AM ET
Why "force" schools to switch to the "other DI football subdivision"
VTHokie2000 • 10/01/26 06:48 PM ET
Actually, I think I would be OK with that. **
Big12 guy • 10/03/26 08:45 AM ET
agree.... seems political in louisiana
1947Sunbowl • 10/01/26 02:01 PM ET
There have been rumors in Ohio as well. Akron and
Big12 guy • 10/01/26 02:06 PM ET
WSJ article on PCSA passage SIAP
harlote101 • 09/28/26 10:53 PM ET
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act link
Hokester • 09/28/26 10:45 PM ET
Just a reminder that there's a 0% chance it passes the HOR in anything-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/29/26 10:43 AM ET
I agree with all of that. No chance it passes as-is. **
reestuart Friends of TSL • 10/02/26 05:16 PM ET
I could see this thing dying in conference committee. **
mancunian • 10/02/26 01:30 PM ET
But these are independent contractors, not hired labor aren't they? **
VTCALS72 • 09/30/26 07:10 PM ET
Is there a difference?
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/01/26 09:25 AM ET
Virginia State employee status with all the perks vs
VTCALS72 • 10/01/26 01:05 PM ET
I'm not sure if you're trying to be funny or if you didn't understand what-
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/01/26 02:38 PM ET
Oh, I got you I just see huge problems with the players becoming
VTCALS72 • 10/01/26 03:43 PM ET
I guess we just disagree on this. The players are stakeholders; they should
Baltimore_Hokie • 10/01/26 04:34 PM ET
Entirely agree with you
TerryD • 10/02/26 09:21 AM ET
For people, maybe even most people, who have a problem with where things
VTHokie2000 • 10/01/26 07:19 PM ET
Well, it bring in much more than that if they are employees vs. independent
BL Hokie • 10/07/26 02:55 PM ET
I realize that and I don't have a problem with things evolving. At some
VTHokie2000 • 10/07/26 06:11 PM ET
Kyle Saunders has an updated substack on what's going on behind the scenes.
JM397 • 09/29/26 04:28 PM ET
Very informative; A+ explanation. I recommend everyone read it. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/30/26 09:57 AM ET
I agree **
HokiesACC2004 • 09/29/26 11:36 AM ET
PCSA now has 20-school cap
hokie_jayhawk • 09/28/26 09:40 PM ET
I think 20 is actually good for VT. I dont see the SEC expanding
Sunsetunderground • 09/29/26 10:15 AM ET
Do you really think we would get any "accomodation?"
VTCALS72 • 09/29/26 12:38 PM ET
Laughable
cvillehokie92 • 09/29/26 02:13 PM ET
Don't they expand for money?
VTCALS72 • 09/29/26 09:07 PM ET
so how does UVA and UNC being rich make the SEC money? What am I missing?
cvillehokie92 • 10/07/26 04:37 PM ET
Do VA and UNC sell out their football stadiums? To me, the only
Big12 guy • 09/29/26 03:06 PM ET
UNC has not been an asset for ACC football, why would the SEC want them?
wwhokie1 • 10/01/26 07:45 PM ET
I agree but why do so many so called experts all say UNC as THE biggest
VTCALS72 • 09/29/26 09:03 PM ET
Because the "so called experts"......
2hhoop3 • 09/29/26 09:43 PM ET
I think The SEC will add UNC, but I wish we would let The B1G have them.
33laszlo99 • 09/30/26 06:57 AM ET
I am hesitant to respond to your post for obvious reasons, but
Big12 guy • 09/29/26 11:36 PM ET
The tipping point IMHO is the market
VTCALS72 • 09/30/26 08:48 AM ET
I think most people.....
2hhoop3 • 09/30/26 07:48 AM ET
If a comparison was to be done between the programs, then statistically I
VTHokie2000 • 10/06/26 01:41 PM ET
That is not a hill I'm willing to die on for sure, but
Big12 guy • 09/30/26 09:59 AM ET
Inclusions in discussions......
2hhoop3 • 09/30/26 11:27 AM ET
My understanding is that UVA cant do anything that would harm VT
Sunsetunderground • 09/29/26 01:41 PM ET
do you really trust that "understanding?" **
VTCALS72 • 09/29/26 09:00 PM ET
Who's the 6 for Big 10/SEC?
HouClone • 09/28/26 10:26 PM ET
You have to include ND. **
RandomAsianGuy • 09/29/26 12:26 PM ET
Not sure you do. ND may be angling for a later admission
VTCALS72 • 09/29/26 09:11 PM ET
Once the B10 adds two more schools, no way ND can join the B10.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/29/26 10:56 PM ET
My point, Notre Dame IS the last add, just maybe not now but later. **
VTCALS72 • 09/30/26 08:43 AM ET
I get that. But then it's not going to be 6 winners. max 5. **
RandomAsianGuy • 10/01/26 12:49 PM ET
ND can join the BIG anytime they want. Remember, the Big 10
Big12 guy • 09/29/26 11:55 PM ET
Once the B10 hits the max, ND can't. That's why the B10 won't expand by 2.
RandomAsianGuy • 10/01/26 12:52 PM ET
I don't see the P2 expanding by 6. But if they did, and
Big12 guy • 10/01/26 01:14 PM ET
What rule? It will be a law and they cannot make an exception like that.
RandomAsianGuy • 10/01/26 02:13 PM ET
ND is not going to join the Big Ten
TerryD • 09/30/26 05:21 PM ET
Agreed, but that is not what I stated. I just think that many
Big12 guy • 09/30/26 09:02 PM ET
I don't think either conference is jumping on any of those teams. IMO,
reestuart Friends of TSL • 09/29/26 08:31 AM ET
100% That list does not exude blue blood. It
Big12 guy • 09/29/26 08:56 AM ET
Funny thing is a couple of years ago, I'd have thought FSU would have
reestuart Friends of TSL • 09/29/26 09:19 AM ET
There are some really good programs on that list,
Big12 guy • 09/29/26 09:52 AM ET
Obviously there is not another Texas, or SoCal, (well, ND)
33laszlo99 • 09/29/26 02:49 PM ET
To clarify, there are some really good
Big12 guy • 09/29/26 03:18 PM ET
The strength of a football program has never been the sole determinant.
33laszlo99 • 09/29/26 09:27 PM ET
True except
VTCALS72 • 09/30/26 09:02 AM ET
I don't buy the "market" argument anymore. It
Big12 guy • 09/29/26 11:42 PM ET
Sac St to The MAC was neither a FB move nor a market move.
33laszlo99 • 09/30/26 08:36 AM ET
Can you make the same statement regarding CalFord? **
Big12 guy • 09/30/26 09:48 AM ET
Absolutely. Very uncomplicated. Calford needed a lifeboat, took 30%. **
33laszlo99 • 09/30/26 10:34 AM ET
Nothing will happen till that independence clause sunsets in 6 years
goldendomer • 09/29/26 12:18 AM ET
I'm not sure that UNC can leave without NC State **
Tuckahokie • 09/29/26 06:25 AM ET
THE MAC is up to bat with media
Big12 guy • 09/28/26 01:44 PM ET
The MAC made sense both geographically and most of the schools seemed to be
Tuckahokie • 09/28/26 02:17 PM ET
They new their place, but things have changed. The expansion
Big12 guy • 09/28/26 02:44 PM ET
I get it...just lamenting the changes. Still bummed about the PAC12 **
Tuckahokie • 09/28/26 02:52 PM ET
19 team cap question
Sunsetunderground • 09/25/26 12:27 PM ET
The 19 team is about football teams. ND is not a football member of ACC. **
A • 09/27/26 07:27 PM ET
I haven't seen the actual languages. The reporters say the ACC is at 17. **
RandomAsianGuy • 09/27/26 06:08 PM ET
I'd like the ACC to look into UConn like this.
Truthahn • 09/26/26 04:22 PM ET
FWIW UConn is looking to rejoin the AAC. It appears the AAC isn't
VTHokie2000 • 09/26/26 05:51 PM ET
THis is really interesting
1947Sunbowl • 09/27/26 09:41 PM ET
If the ACC were to add UConn, then it could mean the ACC is waving the
VTHokie2000 • 09/30/26 11:30 AM ET
UConn football is not an attractive option even for AAC. **
RandomAsianGuy • 09/27/26 06:07 PM ET
UConn may have burned a bridge or two when it decided to leave the AAC to
VTHokie2000 • 09/27/26 06:47 PM ET
My understanding
TerryD • 09/26/26 07:15 AM ET
Per Dinich at ESPN: CFP will now consider "strength of conference" when-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/24/26 05:06 PM ET
Not a good development for the ACC and ND.  The B12 has been a single bid
RandomAsianGuy • 09/25/26 12:08 PM ET
24 team playoffs coming
TerryD • 09/26/26 07:08 AM ET
The ACC and Big12 will be 2-bid leagues in that case :>) **
Tuckahokie • 09/26/26 07:19 AM ET
Just looking at the rankings, especially how far a team falls after a loss
EDGEMAN • 09/25/26 10:43 AM ET
Objectively, the best way to measure strength of conference
I85Hokie • 09/25/26 08:28 AM ET
Protect College Sports Act expected to pass the Senate this week. Link
Hokester • 09/24/26 11:17 AM ET
Is this good or bad for VT ? I cant tell. **
Sunsetunderground • 09/24/26 12:10 PM ET
Unless VT fb turns around drastically, we are better off with the bill. **
RandomAsianGuy • 09/25/26 12:05 PM ET
Very good, but if it passes the House it might be so watered down
SpeakToDamien • 09/24/26 12:48 PM ET
So, apparently, FSU and Clemson have something in common with WVU.
Big12 guy • 09/23/26 08:01 PM ET
Virginia Tech sued the ACC too
Tailgate Guru • 09/25/26 07:09 PM ET
The collapse of thr Big East started this realignment mess. Personally,
Big12 guy • 09/26/26 09:24 AM ET
The Big East collapsed because the ACC killed it **
Tailgate Guru • 09/26/26 03:38 PM ET
As did Syracuse and Pitt **
mrcaniac • 09/25/26 09:37 PM ET
And UConn, which was the ringleader **
Tailgate Guru • 09/26/26 03:37 PM ET
But  WVU actions might have poisoned any good impression with ACC
1947Sunbowl • 09/24/26 02:38 PM ET
Some of our snooty ACC brethren have an issue with Louisville academics **
Tuckahokie • 09/24/26 04:43 PM ET
The Big 12 was WVU's only option. **
Big12 guy • 09/24/26 04:28 PM ET
WVU announced they were joining the BigXII in 2011
mrcaniac • 09/24/26 12:49 AM ET
Wvu took it fast didnt want to be left out . Lville relaxed and boom . **
1947Sunbowl • 09/24/26 04:47 PM ET
Louisville didn’t “relax”
Tailgate Guru • 09/25/26 07:20 PM ET
Virginia politics strength was not really ...
2hhoop3 • 09/25/26 07:38 PM ET
Would you rather be in the top tier of ACC or lower tier in SEC? If money
Stech • 09/22/26 02:14 PM ET
I don't think the parameters are correct...
Culpeper Hokie • 09/24/26 10:42 AM ET
I didn’t project where, I said what if these were the two scenarios, which
Stech • 09/24/26 01:40 PM ET
Definitely lower tier SEC
I85Hokie • 09/24/26 08:47 AM ET
Hypothetically, if VT had a billionaire willing to write blank checks-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/23/26 11:00 AM ET
Billionaires??
1947Sunbowl • 09/23/26 02:04 PM ET
75 million donated about 3 months ago, 25 million a few months before that.
Stech • 09/23/26 08:43 PM ET
I'm just responding to the hypothetical, brother.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/23/26 04:49 PM ET
Old Big East.
Sunsetunderground • 09/22/26 09:16 PM ET
I completely agree. I actually miss the Big East days. **
MP4VT2004 • 09/23/26 09:18 PM ET
Understand that point of view, but of the two options, which do you prefer? **
Stech • 09/22/26 09:51 PM ET
SEC better tailgates **
Sunsetunderground • 09/23/26 12:41 PM ET
Ole Miss are better than everybody, but Tech can tailgate with the rest.
Stech • 09/23/26 08:46 PM ET
In the old days, winning your conference and going to a top Bowl game
Big12 guy • 09/22/26 09:14 PM ET
It's not even "the polls" - the CFP ranking is the only poll that matters.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/23/26 11:15 AM ET
Last year was an outlier then because Notre Dame was shunned .
Hokester • 09/24/26 11:11 AM ET
I would argue that Miami (when they're good) approaches or exceeds ND as-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/24/26 11:39 AM ET
No question: Top tier ACC **
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/22/26 08:45 PM ET
As a fan, where the money comes from is immaterial
Pylons • 09/22/26 02:45 PM ET
Well said, I wonder if others feel differently or the same?
Stech • 09/22/26 05:03 PM ET
Not sure how anyone would choose
Pylons • 09/22/26 08:30 PM ET
And yet, that is what everyone is clammering for: SEC or bust
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/22/26 08:47 PM ET
This was a highly elicitative question in the first place, to the point-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/23/26 11:23 AM ET
I understand, especially with expanded CFP, but playing SEC regular season
Stech • 09/22/26 08:46 PM ET
Paramount settles the anti trust lawsuit with California, and we
Big12 guy • 09/21/26 12:32 PM ET
Yormark should approach Paramount. ESPN may or may not want to take the B12
RandomAsianGuy • 09/21/26 02:10 PM ET
Ya, I'm not in a position to predict what will happen
Big12 guy • 09/21/26 02:58 PM ET
Keep in mind that "TBS, TNT, and TruTV" really don't matter much anymore-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/23/26 11:29 AM ET
Live news and live sports will be what keeps
Big12 guy • 09/23/26 12:02 PM ET
"TV" is now "live on this/that streaming service" to most people.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/23/26 12:19 PM ET
If that is the case, it doesn't bode well for those under ESPN contracts. **
Big12 guy • 09/23/26 01:10 PM ET
I don't think you're wrong - I think the SEC's media rights (as a whole)-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/23/26 01:18 PM ET
I don't think you are wrong either. If you
Big12 guy • 09/23/26 01:47 PM ET
Dellenger Confirmed - B1G and SEC have no plans for expansion
Sunsetunderground • 09/19/26 10:32 AM ET
If the bill passes into law, which obviously is a big if
SpeakToDamien • 09/22/26 12:34 PM ET
John Skipper former ESPN President and Heel seems to have influence at ESPN
Stech • 09/22/26 02:03 PM ET
Until they do……😁 **
RJHokie • 09/20/26 06:26 PM ET
They need to digest their new additions **
mancunian • 09/20/26 03:49 PM ET
There is no need for it **
HokiesACC2004 • 09/20/26 08:47 AM ET
I have been saying many times the SEC is not interested in FSU or Clemson.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/19/26 03:36 PM ET
ESPN probably doesn't want to increase the payout to get them to switch
mrcaniac • 09/20/26 06:21 PM ET
Why would ESPN pay $75 million for FSU, Clemson??
33laszlo99 • 09/21/26 03:57 PM ET
Not if conferences are capped at 19 **
SpeakToDamien • 09/21/26 09:03 PM ET
Well, we're talking about a very big "if." **
33laszlo99 • 09/22/26 10:08 AM ET
Florida State and Clemson aren't Texas **
HokiesACC2004 • 09/20/26 08:48 AM ET
ESPN was willing to give Texas its own television network
mrcaniac • 09/20/26 04:53 PM ET
No single school is worth.......
2hhoop3 • 09/20/26 05:28 PM ET
ND has had its own TV network deal since 1991.
TerryD • 09/21/26 07:36 AM ET
Nice try to prop up......
2hhoop3 • 09/21/26 08:09 AM ET
My bad
TerryD • 09/21/26 01:33 PM ET
ND isn't responsible for all of NBC's programming.
mancunian • 09/21/26 03:10 PM ET
Your bad ....
2hhoop3 • 09/21/26 01:45 PM ET
Lol, that NBC deal pre-dates the Big Ten one by 30 years
TerryD • 09/21/26 03:03 PM ET
The current NBC deal is......
2hhoop3 • 09/21/26 03:09 PM ET
No way one school can fill 24/7/365 on the air, even with endless reruns.
33laszlo99 • 09/20/26 06:25 PM ET
True
mrcaniac • 09/20/26 06:25 PM ET
If the PCSA passes as it is now, then I do wonder if states with multiple
VTHokie2000 • 09/19/26 12:40 PM ET
Big 10 and SEC keep using this super league card.
HouClone • 09/20/26 05:44 PM ET
If the P2s do decide to play the Super League card, then that could be a
VTHokie2000 • 09/21/26 12:00 AM ET
B1G and SEC will not form "a Super League" (but 2 jumbo leagues could form)
33laszlo99 • 09/21/26 04:19 PM ET
Whether the "Super League" is 1 league or multiple leagues maybe semantics.
VTHokie2000 • 09/21/26 05:54 PM ET
What is missing in that bill, and why the P2
Big12 guy • 09/20/26 11:03 AM ET
The P2s may very well want to achieve that goal. However, their position
VTHokie2000 • 09/20/26 01:51 PM ET
I'm not sure how you connect the dots that
Big12 guy • 09/20/26 03:28 PM ET
Take a state like CA, OR, or WA where there is currently only 1 school in a
VTHokie2000 • 09/20/26 11:58 PM ET
You mean why UCLA......
2hhoop3 • 09/20/26 05:33 PM ET
If I remember correctly, the $10M subsidy became a thing long after
Big12 guy • 09/21/26 07:48 AM ET
As usual.......
2hhoop3 • 09/21/26 08:04 AM ET
Yes, that is what was written, but UCLA
Big12 guy • 09/21/26 08:22 AM ET
The regents could have blocked.....
2hhoop3 • 09/21/26 08:45 AM ET
OT:  Vandy;'s canceled the returned trip to NC State in 2028
1947Sunbowl • 09/18/26 08:31 AM ET
This is crap.  They should pay $10M+ to back out of a contract.
EDGEMAN • 09/25/26 10:30 AM ET
K-State has an opening.
Big12 guy • 09/18/26 04:30 PM ET
This "mandatory" must schedule a P4 game thing is more "aggressively-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/18/26 02:49 PM ET
This is probably an exception to the rule
mrcaniac • 09/20/26 04:57 PM ET
A potential change to anti expansion clause for PCSA
RandomAsianGuy • 09/17/26 12:47 PM ET
I don't think that the B1G has an appetite for expansion
mrcaniac • 09/18/26 10:42 PM ET
This is exactly why the PCSA is never going to pass.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/18/26 02:54 PM ET
Well then it passes
Vippie1 • 09/18/26 04:29 PM ET
I think your opinion of the B12 misses
Big12 guy • 09/17/26 03:25 PM ET
WVU and Cincy would go in heart beat if
MrFantastic! • 09/18/26 07:02 AM ET
WVU, Cincy, and maybe UCF should
Big12 guy • 09/18/26 04:13 PM ET
Don’t think the reduction from 5 to 3 yrs makes any difference.
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/17/26 01:41 PM ET
Not really. Football independence for 3 or 5 years is viable under certain
RandomAsianGuy • 09/17/26 11:00 PM ET
Who are these independent programs going to schedule besides each other?
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/18/26 02:57 PM ET
Think of ND.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/18/26 11:37 PM ET
Interesting
TerryD • 09/19/26 09:31 AM ET
I don't know how much the SEC and Big 10 really want this to pass
SpeakToDamien • 09/17/26 09:01 PM ET
The Protect College Sports Act is moving on. The 74-24 procedural vote
RandomAsianGuy • 09/15/26 08:59 PM ET
Did you somehow miss that the house has been adjourned until after-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/17/26 09:39 AM ET
I posted before that news. **
RandomAsianGuy • 09/17/26 12:23 PM ET
assuming it gets through Congress and the President's desk how many years
anotherdamnyankeehokie • 09/17/26 07:28 AM ET
The bill contains a lot of provisions but the anti expansion clause would
RandomAsianGuy • 09/17/26 12:27 PM ET
they fact that its 74-24 is kind of shocking lol **
VT Pez4Life • 09/16/26 09:27 AM ET
Very good sign. **
RandomAsianGuy • 09/17/26 12:28 PM ET
It is $hocking how many $enator$ are $supporting thi$ bill **
A • 09/16/26 11:36 PM ET
Found this map awhile back. May, or may not, be useful in forecasting
33laszlo99 • 09/14/26 07:06 PM ET
LOL! That "Northeast" designation is going to trigger the folks who...
Culpeper Hokie • 09/16/26 02:35 PM ET
That's for sure. It is a bit of an eye-opener.
33laszlo99 • 09/16/26 05:19 PM ET
Here's an assessment from ChatGPT...
Culpeper Hokie • 09/17/26 11:08 AM ET
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