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After watching FSU go undefeated and not make it’s hard to see more than 1

from anywhere but the P2. Even if they deserve it, ESPN and Fox have the 🎥 and the 🎤 and have proven they will get it to go to their P2 teams. Notre Dame is the only one not in the P2 because of their TV ratings. I really hope they prove me wrong, but this is more about TV ratings than anything else. Tier 1 College Football is first and foremost a TV product to make money, and is not much interested in creating a sport with an even playing field. Too bad they don’t get the checks and balances of the NFL and their incredible numbers because small market teams can win too, heck over time any team can make a run at the Super Bowl. However, so far there isn’t a real leader that’s interested in that. In the meantime, we can still hope a leader that wants an even playing field will emerge, but I am not holding my breath.
Posted: 01/25/2024 at 10:53 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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Next year, the ACC is positioned to get 3 invites to the playoffs. FSU
Big12 guy • 01/25/24 02:05 PM ET
I will pay money just to see the first Stanford/Hoo fan interactions
MrBayAreaHokie • 01/28/24 05:06 PM ET
ACC will be a one-bid league.
Maroon Baboon • 01/26/24 11:22 PM ET
all 11-win P level schools will qualify and most of the 10-2's
daveinop • 01/31/24 08:13 PM ET
only if Clemson and FSU get 10 wins or more. One of those 2 will likely
VPI_1998 • 01/27/24 04:52 AM ET
Perhaps. But there is also an "SEC" and a "B1G" brand to protect.
Maroon Baboon • 01/27/24 12:56 PM ET
It is this scenario i am talking about. I wasn't trying to
Big12 guy • 01/27/24 07:13 AM ET
LMAO**
HokieHollar • 01/26/24 09:34 PM ET
Also, the committee only differed from AP on one spot and mirrored coaches
Concord Dan • 01/26/24 06:19 PM ET
Looking at next year, I still thin a two loss FSU, Miami, or Clemson
Big12 guy • 01/26/24 07:48 PM ET
If VT isn't one.of them, the system is RIGGED!!!!!!**
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/26/24 11:39 AM ET
Only way Miami makes the playoffs is if Jim Larranaga coaches football**
OrlandoHokie • 01/26/24 11:03 AM ET
🤣🤣**
Stech • 01/26/24 12:03 PM ET
they need to figure out how to lose fewer than 5 games.**
reestuart • 01/26/24 11:53 AM ET
Yeah, that's the important fact **
HokiesACC2004 • 01/27/24 10:21 PM ET
After watching FSU go undefeated and not make it’s hard to see more than 1 ◄
Stech • 01/25/24 10:53 PM ET
I had to go back to 2014 to find a year in which the ACC had two teams…
lawhokie • 01/25/24 09:47 PM ET
I would be shocked if the ACC gets 3.
VTCALS72 • 01/25/24 07:55 PM ET
Zero chance whatsoever. Only an outside chance at 2.**
reestuart • 01/26/24 11:52 AM ET
We won't.**
EDGEMAN • 01/26/24 06:29 AM ET
Make that a snowball's chance in heck we get three, and...
EDGEMAN • 01/26/24 08:48 AM ET
The ACC might get 1 at-large bid, but I doubt it gets 2 at-large bids.
VTHokie2000 • 01/25/24 06:35 PM ET
The six highest-ranked remaining teams will fill out the rest of the 12-tea
Concord Dan • 01/26/24 11:31 AM ET
Who's being naive, Kay?**
HWA • 01/26/24 06:14 PM ET
The group that will vote to determine that ranking is the same group that
VTHokie2000 • 01/26/24 02:57 PM ET
Who do you.....
2hhoop3 • 01/26/24 12:14 PM ET
Depends
VaTechHokiesACC • 01/26/24 03:11 AM ET
I agree that circumstances can vary from year to year. However, remember
VTHokie2000 • 01/26/24 10:11 AM ET
Agreed. I think only 1 team outside B10/SEC/ND will get an at large
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/25/24 06:52 PM ET
You could be right - and if that is the way this plays out, then all
Big12 guy • 01/25/24 06:50 PM ET
Don't disagree with much of that, but
RTFC • 01/26/24 10:46 AM ET
I have disagreed with you a lot
VTCALS72 • 01/25/24 07:52 PM ET
LOL. I remember listening on the am and every time there was a big play
IB4TECH • 01/26/24 05:48 PM ET
What is unclear right now is how much resources the networks are interested
VTHokie2000 • 01/25/24 07:26 PM ET
You have so many good point in that post, that it's difficult to pick
Big12 guy • 01/25/24 07:52 PM ET
I agree that the leftovers could have their own party and be just as happy.
VTHokie2000 • 01/25/24 08:13 PM ET
"ends up brokering a sponsorship deal with a gambling company"
HWA • 01/26/24 12:32 PM ET
It may be reversed for now in LA. However, the political climate is ever
VTHokie2000 • 01/26/24 02:48 PM ET
Interestly to me at least, i chose not to comment on your gambling
Big12 guy • 01/25/24 08:33 PM ET
I don't bet on sports, rarely play the lottery, don't participate in a
VTHokie2000 • 01/25/24 08:59 PM ET
Minor clarification, ESPN didn't start a gambling site.
HWA • 01/26/24 12:29 PM ET
No, I didn't know Penn Gambling had a website and that is what is being
VTHokie2000 • 01/26/24 02:36 PM ET
ESPN was definitely vested (prior to Penn Gaming)
HWA • 01/26/24 06:11 PM ET
Everyone should read your and Big 12 guy's comments
mancunian • 01/26/24 08:18 AM ET
They were interesting.....
2hhoop3 • 01/26/24 12:23 PM ET
It could be an even bigger nightmare to deal with than what is currently
VTHokie2000 • 01/26/24 03:13 PM ET
I'm putting my money on 1 ACC invite, and 1 B12 invite
EDGEMAN • 01/25/24 03:51 PM ET
By keeping the conference together do you mean
mancunian • 01/25/24 02:58 PM ET
Yes, I was referring to FSU. It seems to me their best shot of making
Big12 guy • 01/25/24 03:05 PM ET