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Miami's rise as a top P2 target
Athens • 08/08/26 02:58 PM ET
Florida Senator proposed amendment
Vippie1 • 08/08/26 11:23 AM ET
So many Schools/States would not support these amendments, it’s hard to
Stech • 08/08/26 02:52 PM ET
think the point was to throw sand in the gears of the bill and slow it
Vippie1 • 08/08/26 04:52 PM ET
That's how amendments work
SpeakToDamien • 08/08/26 04:04 PM ET
Possible moves with this scenario taking UNC
NC Hoke • 08/08/26 04:39 PM ET
Exit fee in that window would be $150mm. Not happening **
SpeakToDamien • 08/08/26 05:03 PM ET
How are schools like Syracuse, with huge debt and enrollment issues,
JM397 • 08/07/26 06:07 PM ET
Well, they are playing a football game at Toledo in a few years. **
Big12 guy • 08/07/26 09:11 PM ET
I'd say...
Pylons • 08/07/26 06:35 PM ET
No final vote happened today, and the Protect College Sports Act will not
Stech • 08/07/26 04:30 PM ET
Here is a CBS Sports article listing the issues that have come up:
JM397 • 08/07/26 04:40 PM ET
LOL. Our legislative process is so ridiculous
A • 08/07/26 05:41 PM ET
Grandstanders gotta grandstand I guess
Vippie1 • 08/07/26 06:25 PM ET
Looks like changes, likely not in our best interest are being negotiated
ColumbusHokie • 08/07/26 02:24 PM ET
I told everyone this would 100% happen if this bill had any chance to pass-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/08/26 11:02 AM ET
If that gets added, then VT and others have three clear paths and one fuzzy
A • 08/07/26 04:22 PM ET
Who's leaving?
HouClone • 08/07/26 03:29 PM ET
If a team wants a P2 spot, the exit fees will not stop them.
33laszlo99 • 08/07/26 04:20 PM ET
ACC non-brands should ride it out. Get the exit fees.
HouClone • 08/07/26 05:33 PM ET
That amendment changes things
Big12 guy • 08/07/26 03:12 PM ET
why not invite them now if that is the end game? **
cvillehokie92 • 08/07/26 02:34 PM ET
Because of all the lawsuits that would come, tying everything up and
ColumbusHokie • 08/07/26 03:17 PM ET
Updated Substack by Kyle Saunders-Look at the Time Exemptions in the Bill
JM397 • 08/06/26 01:13 PM ET
Some say 50-50 it passes now, but some really iffy votes from the Dems IMHO **
Stech • 08/06/26 08:43 PM ET
What I was trying to point out with the time frames in the bill, was what
JM397 • 08/07/26 02:06 AM ET
Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed a motion that causes a PCSA vote to
Stech • 08/05/26 07:27 PM ET
Do you support the PCSA though it would kill VT's chance for a P2 invite?
RandomAsianGuy • 08/06/26 12:43 PM ET
If the 19 teams per league holds, then we have only a very small chance
VTCALS72 • 08/08/26 04:28 PM ET
Agree. That's why I think the 19 team cap would actually be better for VT.
RandomAsianGuy • 08/08/26 06:00 PM ET
VT's chances are on life support if the bill passes as is. The only way
ColumbusHokie • 08/06/26 02:28 PM ET
HOw you know that
1947Sunbowl • 08/06/26 07:52 PM ET
Why do you think it will kill their chance? Do you think the same about
Stech • 08/06/26 01:07 PM ET
If it passes it will hurt every school chance for leaving including Va Tech **
Stech • 08/06/26 05:59 PM ET
I agree, it will hurt every school's chance for leaving including Va Tech.
JM397 • 08/07/26 10:20 AM ET
I think it would effectively kill VT's chance. Let me rephrase my question
RandomAsianGuy • 08/06/26 02:06 PM ET
I read where FSU, Clemson, and Miami
Big12 guy • 08/06/26 01:04 PM ET
Makes sense that they would be since the bill calls for 5 years as an
NC Hoke • 08/06/26 03:22 PM ET
Participation is optional which raises another interesting dynamic if some
VTHokie2000 • 08/06/26 01:07 PM ET
Hard to imagine a conf supporting this act and then opting out of it.
Hokester • 08/06/26 03:17 PM ET
Also, Congress can assume the 75% will be covered
VTHokie2000 • 08/06/26 04:06 PM ET
Here is what (B) OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION says in the PCSA
VTHokie2000 • 08/06/26 03:53 PM ET
Which parts were optional? Or
Big12 guy • 08/06/26 01:30 PM ET
The antitrust exemption of the media rights is optional according
VTHokie2000 • 08/06/26 01:43 PM ET
Latest version of PCSA. 5 years of "football" independence
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 07:20 PM ET
Here's a Reddit thread with a great breakdown of everything in the PCSA.
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/05/26 10:41 AM ET
The Reddit thread talks about super conferences.
VTHokie2000 • 08/05/26 12:41 PM ET
I believe there's language in the draft that says covered schools cannot-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/05/26 01:40 PM ET
Isn't the legislation essentially an exemption to anti-trust laws?
Vippie1 • 08/06/26 08:51 AM ET
Congress has wide swathing power to regulate interstate commerce, but-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/06/26 09:45 AM ET
Agree. That was my read of it
A • 08/05/26 02:16 PM ET
If current madness is status quo and CFP goes to 24 then IMO that helps VT. **
Hokester • 08/06/26 03:21 PM ET
If the school buys back its media rights from the conference or the
VTHokie2000 • 08/05/26 01:56 PM ET
That's exactly the kind of huge problem this causes.
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/05/26 02:16 PM ET
I believe there have been times when SCOTUS has ruled that Congress has the
VTHokie2000 • 08/05/26 03:28 PM ET
I can pretty confidently say that this SCOTUS doesn't care about over-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/06/26 09:53 AM ET
There have been multiple times in US history where SCOTUS has overturned a
VTHokie2000 • 08/06/26 10:05 AM ET
In my non-lawyer opinion , I am doubtful the Supremes
Vippie1 • 08/06/26 09:02 AM ET
Maybe so. There have been times in history where SCOTUS has weighed in on
VTHokie2000 • 08/06/26 10:09 AM ET
I was thinking more about the PCSA and how we even got here. It is so sad
ColumbusHokie • 08/04/26 01:23 PM ET
Unfortunately it is a runaway money train now
A • 08/04/26 07:22 PM ET
With respect. It was that way before
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 10:33 PM ET
I suspect that Olympic sports may eventually be organized by region.
pine52x • 08/04/26 02:59 PM ET
Everyone can thank Oklahoma and Georgia for causing sports to go down this
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 03:24 PM ET
Not really.....
2hhoop3 • 08/04/26 05:29 PM ET
My point is the SCOTUS ruling started the schools down this path which has
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 05:55 PM ET
You're kidding yourself ........
2hhoop3 • 08/04/26 06:03 PM ET
If you re-read the post then you will see that I was talking about the
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 07:09 PM ET
Why Oklahoma and Georgia? **
pine52x • 08/04/26 04:35 PM ET
Because in the early 1980s Oklahoma (and Georgia) sued the NCAA for
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 05:53 PM ET
thanks! **
pine52x • 08/04/26 07:17 PM ET
USC schools ND
Vippie1 • 08/03/26 05:50 PM ET
The PCSA is likely to pass. That doesn’t mean the realignment is over.
RandomAsianGuy • 08/03/26 04:09 PM ET
Is 5 yr independence for football only or all sports? **
realityhokie • 08/04/26 12:54 PM ET
That I am 100% sure. I am relying on what reporters said about ND. **
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 01:23 PM ET
It's confirmed now.  5 year "Football" independence. **
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 09:28 PM ET
I've not seen one reputable source opining that the PCSA is likely to pass.
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/04/26 12:10 PM ET
CBS Sports article with Ted Cruz saying the Senate will pass it this week🔗
Stech • 08/05/26 08:25 AM ET
Yeah, I understand, it's going to pass the Senate, sooner or later.
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/05/26 09:43 AM ET
Thanks I am busy right now, but will check it out later. **
Stech • 08/05/26 01:15 PM ET
Why wouldn’t the SEC take the two highest rated/paying 🏈 schools? 🏈 $ 🤴 **
Stech • 08/05/26 01:23 PM ET
I get that. Honestly I was skeptical. But money and power moves the ball.
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 01:22 PM ET
Someone posted a substack on the CR board, yesterday I think.
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/04/26 02:45 PM ET
The independent for 5 years is the part that annoys me the most
A • 08/04/26 08:28 AM ET
The 5 years independent thing is 100% coming out if the PCSA actually-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/05/26 09:51 AM ET
Actually the ACCN was the start of the downfall for ACC
A • 08/05/26 10:22 AM ET
And yet, the ACC appears to be the only non P2 schools that will have
VTCALS72 • 08/05/26 05:45 PM ET
Whoops sorry Bmore, was supposed to be below for B12
A • 08/05/26 11:02 AM ET
I think that applies to every school in
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 10:36 AM ET
What about after June 30, 2036? Some people seem to think the PCSA will
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 12:06 PM ET
2036 bodes well for the ACC if a couple of
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 12:27 PM ET
I agree that 2036 is a long ways to go from now. The reason I asked the
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 01:19 PM ET
I think the ACC gets
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 01:41 PM ET
Those schools aren't in the ACC because Jim Phillips and Wake Forest-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/05/26 09:55 AM ET
I don't think Swofford cared enough to look at the big picture. Remember
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 02:31 PM ET
no one moving conferences if 5 yr independent requirement stays in the bill **
realityhokie • 08/04/26 09:56 AM ET
No one knows what will happen in this Conference Expansion Game
Hokie83 • 08/04/26 08:11 AM ET
Nobody is moving from the P4
mrcaniac • 08/03/26 10:21 PM ET
Utah has an exit fee
HouClone • 08/03/26 10:03 PM ET
They are stuck in the B12 like everyone else. **
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 07:36 AM ET
I think that if the ACC retains their football brands, the ACC might be
Big12 guy • 08/03/26 05:19 PM ET
I am honestly not sure. The reporters said ND can leave and join the BIG. **
RandomAsianGuy • 08/03/26 09:36 PM ET
Can? sure. Will or should?
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 06:33 AM ET
Me neither
TerryD • 08/04/26 11:59 AM ET
100%. Also, don't forget the history
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 12:31 PM ET
ND will stay at least until 2036. That's my best guess **
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 08:17 AM ET
It appears the PCSA may apply to all sports currently sponsored by the NCAA
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 05:19 PM ET
You might be right but I am not sure. Grandfathering doesn't sound right
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 08:16 AM ET
Since the bill clearly states it isn't nulling or voiding any existing
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 09:00 AM ET
I would hold my judgement until I see the actual language in the bill. **
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 01:18 PM ET
I have looked at the actual language of the bill. I have even provided a
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 01:48 PM ET
Does that bill have the full language about the 19 team cap and five year
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 02:24 PM ET
The link I provided included revisions. At least the version is what was
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 02:43 PM ET
Thanks for this. I don't see the cap of 19 teams nor 5 year independence
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 03:15 PM ET
I'm at work right now, so I won't be able to do it until after work (stuck
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 03:33 PM ET
Nevermind. I found it somewhere else. It's football independence.
RandomAsianGuy • 08/04/26 07:13 PM ET
So do your really think that the ACC would allow a school to
VTCALS72 • 08/05/26 05:51 PM ET
They would withdraw everything and join another conference as non football
RandomAsianGuy • 08/05/26 06:16 PM ET
Article on the potential final realignment scenarios with 19 max
mjfhokie • 08/03/26 01:50 PM ET
I don't believe the 19 member limit will ever hold up. Will be eliminated
Poultrygeist • 08/04/26 04:59 PM ET
If the "5" provision kicks in right away, doesn't that mean that no team
VTCALS72 • 08/03/26 06:27 PM ET
only our stupid gov would think 19 is a great number for a conference...... **
VT Pez4Life • 08/03/26 04:28 PM ET
It's really just 18 with a carve out for Notre Dame to join the Big Ten Admin
Andy Bitter Admin • 08/04/26 09:52 AM ET
Since the PCSA appears to apply to all sports, a conference with 19 members
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 11:45 AM ET
The one flaw in the article is no mention of UVA-VT and UNC-NC State being
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 04:21 PM ET
IMHO it assumes 2 things wrong
VTCALS72 • 08/03/26 06:44 PM ET
The ACC has burned, napalmed, and nuked any bridge it had with WVU, so I
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 06:58 PM ET
WVU
VTCALS72 • 08/03/26 08:48 PM ET
No, I am not saying that schools won't have the opportunity to move prior
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 10:05 AM ET
number 1 is baloney.
VTCALS72 • 08/04/26 11:11 AM ET
Maybe it is and maybe it isn't. I do know that if the ACC loses members
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 11:39 AM ET
"whether the school could afford it" Why in
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 03:16 PM ET
IMHO all TV contracts may be reviewed as a part of the passing of this bill
VTCALS72 • 08/04/26 03:27 PM ET
Maybe? A lot of planets would
Big12 guy • 08/04/26 04:00 PM ET
Didn't they just align or at least passage of this Bill would make that
VTCALS72 • 08/04/26 05:12 PM ET
The bill clearly states that its passage will have no impact on existing
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 07:18 PM ET
Isn't that the Bill says the Bill will have no impact
VTCALS72 • 08/05/26 06:20 AM ET
I don't really care if the ACC fails or succeeds because I do believe the
VTHokie2000 • 08/05/26 12:44 PM ET
I guess I'll keep saying it
Pylons • 08/03/26 04:51 PM ET
I agree with you. However, that is the position those 2 state governments
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 04:58 PM ET
Yes, I know "they" (whoever that really is) have taken that position,
Pylons • 08/03/26 05:56 PM ET
The easiest way to enforce their wishes is to control how much funding is
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 06:44 PM ET
Assuming you're right about politicians' view of the link between
Pylons • 08/04/26 04:06 AM ET
One thing I have learned over the years working in the govt is that
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 09:46 AM ET
Head scratching decisions are one thing...and no one is going to say
Pylons • 08/04/26 10:44 AM ET
But those odd decisions as you put it can also be head scratchers too.
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 11:00 AM ET
The governor could replace the BOV to insure a specfic outcome.
Hokester • 08/03/26 07:44 PM ET
You are correct that is another way the govt could influence things. **
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 10:06 AM ET
Could? Yes. But again, why? What is the possible positive outcome?
Pylons • 08/04/26 10:54 AM ET
Depending on the politician, some "positive outcomes" could be the
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 11:24 AM ET
So before, you argued
Pylons • 08/04/26 12:48 PM ET
Since multiple politicians could be involved, both could be true because
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 01:42 PM ET
Maybe... hopefully, I will finally learn to stop engaging you for good 🙄 **
Pylons • 08/04/26 03:21 PM ET
Assuming the governor could do that, the question would be "why?"
Pylons • 08/04/26 04:12 AM ET
Was just pointing out that the gov has the power to influence the outcome. **
Hokester • 08/04/26 08:25 AM ET
But only in a negative way.
wwhokie1 • 08/04/26 04:06 PM ET
If, in the future, the major ACC football schools decided to leave the ACC
JM397 • 08/03/26 12:48 PM ET
Key condition if u leave a conference u have to be an independent for 5 yr
1947Sunbowl • 08/03/26 02:08 PM ET
Why couldn't those schools just agree to play each other and get tv revenue
JM397 • 08/03/26 05:53 PM ET
If Protect College Sports Act passes, starting a new conf will be difficult
Hokester • 08/03/26 01:52 PM ET
I believe the 5-year independent mandate only applies when a school is
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 03:21 PM ET
I think the SEC is going to have significant problems of its own to worry-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/03/26 01:49 PM ET
I don't think the SEC (as a whole) cares what happens to individual schools
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 01:07 PM ET
If a new "best of the rest" conference is formed, there is zero chance-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/03/26 01:57 PM ET
In theory I agree with you. Hence why I said the schools would have
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 02:09 PM ET
Notre Dame/USC renew series
TerryD • 08/03/26 12:13 PM ET
Did ND backdown? USC is the one who wanted the games in 1st part of
Lakeridgehokie • 08/03/26 01:56 PM ET
This is Immaculate's (Iowa Big Ten "insider") take on Twitter:
TerryD • 08/03/26 02:38 PM ET
Since Notre Dame won't be able to rotate between Stanford and USC on who
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 01:10 PM ET
ND's new end of the season "rival" - the mighty Valparaiso Beacons! **
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/03/26 02:07 PM ET
This year they're playing at Syracuse on the last week of the season
SMU Pony • 08/03/26 02:06 PM ET
It may depend on how the ACC wants to handle Rivalry Week.
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 02:30 PM ET
Nope
TerryD • 08/03/26 01:14 PM ET
I know there are talks, but the Big XII may want BYU and Utah to play week
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 01:23 PM ET
19 is de facto 18
TerryD • 08/03/26 03:15 PM ET
It may only be a de facto in football. However, basketball could be a
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 03:27 PM ET
End of Success Initiatives?
HouClone • 08/02/26 01:18 PM ET
If the PCSA passes, then I wouldn't assume that leaving the ACC isn't off
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 09:28 AM ET
There is still the threat that the top brands could
VT ChemE 1986 • 08/02/26 01:42 PM ET
Much diminished threat of that with this PCSA, if it sticks through
NC Hoke • 08/02/26 03:25 PM ET
Why do you think forming a new conference is now off the table? If there
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 09:15 AM ET
All that has to happen to keep them in place now is to
NC Hoke • 08/03/26 03:31 PM ET
Then what do you think happens as the current GOR is approaching the end
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 03:46 PM ET
The greedy will squabble to get the most money for themselves, of course.
NC Hoke • 08/03/26 04:36 PM ET
It may not be struck down in the courts though because the PCSA does have
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 04:53 PM ET
It will be challenged though by those who don’t
NC Hoke • 08/03/26 07:50 PM ET
I agree with you that different provisions within it will be challenged in
VTHokie2000 • 08/04/26 10:21 AM ET
Some folks here seem to be under the impression that the ACC can be kept-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/03/26 11:16 AM ET
Exactly. Plus, if schools are forced to remain in a conference forever,
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 11:54 AM ET
Lots of moving parts......
2hhoop3 • 08/02/26 01:51 PM ET
New Substack post by Kyle Saunders since last night's announcements
JM397 • 08/01/26 05:57 PM ET
A Cap of 19 would severely limit VT’s chances of moving.
ColumbusHokie • 08/01/26 08:26 AM ET
Yeah like from 5% to 1%. The cap is probably a good thing for VT **
RandomAsianGuy • 08/01/26 06:06 PM ET
Limits everone's chances,
realityhokie • 08/01/26 04:42 PM ET
It appears that the legislation codifies
Big12 guy • 08/01/26 09:20 AM ET
I could see the P2 moving to unequal revenue sharing as the ACC did.
wwhokie1 • 08/02/26 04:27 PM ET
I'm watching with great interest how the ACC
Big12 guy • 08/02/26 05:36 PM ET
The problem is still going to be access to the CFP field.
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/03/26 11:44 AM ET
The only way to solve the ESPN SEC
Big12 guy • 08/03/26 05:32 PM ET
It ain't because of the ACCN, because they also have an SECN.
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/04/26 09:35 AM ET
Before ESPN got into bed with the SEC to create the SECN, it did a pretty
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 12:05 PM ET
We're moving beyond the limitations of linear cable, so outside of-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/03/26 01:34 PM ET
I agree TV is moving beyond linear cable. However, the concept can still
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 06:53 PM ET
Something to consider is the salary cap may force HS recruits and portal
VTHokie2000 • 08/03/26 09:44 AM ET
I agree. The kids want to be
Big12 guy • 08/03/26 05:35 PM ET
AI says these are the key provisions of the Support College Sports Act.
Hokester • 08/01/26 08:05 AM ET
Sorry, I did divide up all the paragraphs but this is the way it posted. **
Hokester • 08/01/26 04:53 PM ET
The legislation,......
2hhoop3 • 08/01/26 09:54 AM ET
A legislative act signed by the president creates
Big12 guy • 08/01/26 10:01 AM ET
So .... only four potential new slots in the BIG and SEC. Admin
Will Stewart Admin • 08/01/26 08:25 AM ET
Yep, if this stays as is after going to the house, then VT NEEDS the ACC
ColumbusHokie • 08/03/26 09:38 AM ET
So THATS where the strange 19 number came from I bet
GusDaMan • 08/01/26 09:45 AM ET
PCSA looks like it may have the Big 10
goldendomer • 07/31/26 08:40 PM ET
Ugh. I’m very against the expansion section as written
HokieAl • 08/01/26 09:30 AM ET
One step closer. **
RandomAsianGuy • 07/31/26 11:29 PM ET
Two steps, below, Ross Dellenger is reporting the SEC is supporting too. **
Stech • 07/31/26 11:33 PM ET
They sure waited after work hours to break this
harlote101 • 07/31/26 11:18 PM ET
Got the SEC too
mrcaniac • 07/31/26 10:10 PM ET
Just got this email from the ACC ... Admin
Will Stewart Admin • 07/31/26 11:38 PM ET
Here is a clickable link
Stech • 07/31/26 10:31 PM ET
That is another huge wow!! **
Stech • 07/31/26 10:34 PM ET
Wow that is a huge change!! **
Stech • 07/31/26 09:01 PM ET
The value of P4 football programs...
IB4TECH • 07/31/26 01:05 PM ET
Top Ten valuation schools
TerryD • 07/31/26 02:19 PM ET
My challenge to their method is that it’s based on total revenue
HokieAl • 07/31/26 03:43 PM ET
well if you want to be technical the enterprise value of all these schools
Vippie1 • 07/31/26 04:21 PM ET
In pro sports.....
2hhoop3 • 07/31/26 04:45 PM ET
Question about 19 and a possible work around
The_VT_Rock • 07/30/26 10:01 AM ET
If the Protect College Sports Act is passed, legal challenges are expected
Stech • 07/30/26 09:03 PM ET
The complexity of this unbelievable
1947Sunbowl • 07/30/26 11:08 PM ET
Easier solution: Congress legislate that all conferences are round robin
Maroon Baboon • 07/30/26 12:50 PM ET
Easiest solution is that Congress only covers the money aspect
HokieAl • 07/30/26 04:26 PM ET
The SEC and Big "Ten" superconferences is what got us into this mess. **
Maroon Baboon • 07/30/26 06:06 PM ET
The mess probably started long before we got to this point. This just
VTHokie2000 • 07/31/26 10:00 AM ET
If they rely on Congress.......
2hhoop3 • 07/30/26 04:44 PM ET
I'm not sure VT would be in favor of that idea because the ACC will likely
VTHokie2000 • 07/30/26 01:05 PM ET
It's in Congress's hands now, not VT's
Maroon Baboon • 07/30/26 01:10 PM ET
I realize it is out of VT's hands now. My point though is I think VA is
VTHokie2000 • 07/30/26 01:18 PM ET
Also it's not only 19 team cap. The targets may need 5 year independence
RandomAsianGuy • 07/30/26 12:48 PM ET
I don't get the 5-year independence thing. Makes zero sense. **
Maroon Baboon • 07/31/26 04:52 AM ET
It gives room to the Big Ten for ND
TerryD • 07/31/26 09:52 AM ET
However, I wonder if the split would create 2 "new" conferences...
The_VT_Rock • 07/30/26 12:50 PM ET
IF a new conf is created, I’d wager it is football only.
HokieAl • 07/30/26 04:30 PM ET
Why would the ACC let schools that leave in football remain for others?
mrcaniac • 07/31/26 04:34 PM ET
ND model. We could agree to schedule them OOC and bolster other sports
HokieAl • 07/31/26 04:44 PM ET
Again, it makes no financial sense for the ACC to do that
mrcaniac • 07/31/26 07:35 PM ET
If the power conferences would allow such
Big12 guy • 07/30/26 06:12 PM ET
You cannot just divide the revenue by 2. The $700 million is as of 2025
RandomAsianGuy • 07/30/26 01:19 PM ET
Haha that's clever. But sounds like too much headache. **
RandomAsianGuy • 07/30/26 12:41 PM ET
Is the reason the B10 and SEC haven't expanded yet due to...?
The_VT_Rock • 07/30/26 07:51 AM ET
The schools being looked at don't pay for themselves
mrcaniac • 07/31/26 07:10 PM ET
If they ever get to that metric.......
2hhoop3 • 07/31/26 08:01 PM ET
They are not expanding because they don’t have to.
HokieAl • 07/30/26 11:44 AM ET
They both, particularly the Big 10
mancunian • 07/30/26 09:22 AM ET
It might be the law of diminishing returns by now.
Maroon Baboon • 07/30/26 08:54 AM ET
The one thing they will need to remember...
The_VT_Rock • 07/30/26 09:18 AM ET
Viewers/ratings makes sense (or cents) if that is the model driving the
VTHokie2000 • 07/30/26 10:12 AM ET
Now I get it. Thanks for clearing that up. **
33laszlo99 • 07/30/26 10:20 AM ET
You are welcome.
VTHokie2000 • 07/30/26 10:29 AM ET
Freddy and College Football
BigMike_ • 07/29/26 08:51 PM ET
Does Freddy even have a job 😆
Maroon Baboon • 07/29/26 11:32 PM ET
Test
GVLHokie • 07/29/26 02:45 PM ET
Anyone following Protect College Sports Act?
RandomAsianGuy • 07/29/26 12:29 PM ET
I'm not, because it's not going to pass, and everyone will have forgotten-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/30/26 10:53 AM ET
I hear you. Many people don't think it's going to pass
RandomAsianGuy • 07/30/26 12:13 PM ET
It may not be as significant as you think because it is likely the law will
VTHokie2000 • 07/30/26 12:24 PM ET
True. But the PCSA will deter the expansion during the legal challenge,
RandomAsianGuy • 07/30/26 12:33 PM ET
Given that the various media contracts end at different times, it would be
VTHokie2000 • 07/30/26 12:57 PM ET
No guarantee. But if I were the P2, I won't bother. Too much headache and
RandomAsianGuy • 07/30/26 01:12 PM ET
All depends on how the contract negotiations are playing out and how much
VTHokie2000 • 07/30/26 01:25 PM ET
The wording is very specific. They can still raid other conferences
HokieAl • 07/29/26 01:56 PM ET
I won't be so sure. We haven't seen the final language but it was reported
RandomAsianGuy • 07/30/26 12:12 PM ET
If that actually makes it into the bill, then I’ll believe it
HokieAl • 07/30/26 12:21 PM ET
I don't think the SEC wants to add more than two. As I said many times
RandomAsianGuy • 07/30/26 12:32 PM ET
No one here is following it obviously **
Sunsetunderground • 07/29/26 01:28 PM ET
For ACC & XII fans this is a ho-hum event. Not so for P2.
33laszlo99 • 07/29/26 03:27 PM ET
If the bill heads to the floor for a vote and the P2s don't "unleash
VTHokie2000 • 07/29/26 03:59 PM ET
The P2 are buying time and hoping to negotiate this bill out of existence.
33laszlo99 • 07/29/26 04:44 PM ET
Honestly, I am not sure the bill has enough votes to pass on either floor.
VTHokie2000 • 07/29/26 05:33 PM ET
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