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Will Stewart
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Are you laboring under the assumption that we know something?

Because we don't. No one at VT does. So anything we could say about it would just be speculation or cheerleading, and there's already plenty of that all over the interwebs. It's really simple to me: The P2 is currently at 34 schools, correct (18 for the B1G, 16 for the SEC)? -- If the P2 goes to 40, I don't think VT makes it. -- If the P2 goes to 44, I like VT's chances. -- If the P2 goes to 48, VT is in. That last one is my favorite model: eight divisions of six teams across the two conferences. I mean, I can sit here and draw up prospective conference rosters and divisions and all that, but it's just me moving names around on a spreadsheet. It doesn't have any value or insight. That all sounds snippy, which I don't intend. I realized the day that USC and UCLA joined the Big Ten that I have no idea what's going to happen, and I never will again. It all went WAAAAY above my pay grade that day. BTW, I agree with everything you said about VT's value. Great football environment, fun to watch on TV, unlike the library in Charlottesville or the wine and cheese crowd in Chapel Hill.
Posted: 05/14/2024 at 05:10 PM ET
(In response to this post by HokieMark88)

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Will, Chris and Andy - Will you guys be diving more into the conference
HokieMark88 • 05/14/24 03:30 PM ET
Are you laboring under the assumption that we know something? ◄
Will StewartAdmin • 05/14/24 05:10 PM ET
I believe that ESPN/SEC and FOX/BIG have a strategic overview of the states
manassashoo • 05/15/24 10:00 AM ET
Yep**
VTCALS72 • 05/15/24 10:38 AM ET
I disagree. You are still coming from the "market" or NFL view. I
Big12 guy • 05/15/24 10:18 AM ET
Thanks for your honest, down to earth evaluation and thoughts !**
FLKEYSHOKIE • 05/14/24 11:39 PM ET
And you know for some of us older guys it really doesn't matter....
arcadtect • 05/14/24 07:34 PM ET
Yep. And we'll keep doing Tech Sideline.**
Will StewartAdmin • 05/15/24 09:20 AM ET
Good post, IMHO we have a decent shot at 40, but I don't think that is
Stech • 05/14/24 05:43 PM ET
Agreed that something like this would be HIGHLY secretive
CobbCountyHokie • 05/14/24 05:42 PM ET
Wait, are we finally getting rid of those awkward stripes?**
HokieSpartan • 05/14/24 09:33 PM ET
From what I hear, yes. But what I hear is vague.**
Will StewartAdmin • 05/15/24 09:21 AM ET
No one knows anything...
DrHokie • 05/14/24 05:36 PM ET
SOMEBODY HAS TO KNOW THE TRUTH!!!!
PadrosWindup • 05/14/24 05:29 PM ET
In all seriousness, everyone has their vision for college athletics
Will StewartAdmin • 05/15/24 09:24 AM ET
Folks need to accept there wil be uncertainty.**
PadrosWindup • 05/15/24 10:49 AM ET
No. You can’t handle it**
Colonel Jessup • 05/15/24 09:12 AM ET
Did you order the code red?**
NokieHokie • 05/15/24 10:29 AM ET
They do. But the problem is, we can't handle the truth.**
JohnsonCItyHokie • 05/14/24 11:03 PM ET
"The Truth is out there, Trust no one!" Loved X-files.**
arcadtect • 05/14/24 07:36 PM ET
One of the G.O.A.T.s!**
NokieHokie • 05/15/24 02:21 AM ET
BASEMENT PODCASTERS!!! MAWHH WHERE'S THE MEATLOAF!!! LIVING THE DREAM!! :-)**
Stech • 05/14/24 05:47 PM ET
You're running with my label...I guess I shoulda TM'd it...;)**
RTFC • 05/15/24 07:01 AM ET
Basement Podcasters name created by RFTC 🤣**
Stech • 05/15/24 08:10 AM ET
They SAID they have deep contacts in the athletic department......**
PadrosWindup • 05/14/24 05:54 PM ET
Yes Sankey & Petitti & ESPN & Fox Sports, say don’t tell anybody but…..
Stech • 05/14/24 08:15 PM ET
TSL
DrHokie • 05/14/24 05:38 PM ET
TSL**
PadrosWindup • 05/14/24 05:42 PM ET
Quote, "No one at VT does." How fitting. Look, I know there is lots of
TDVick • 05/14/24 05:28 PM ET
I think you way oversell what issues are directly attributable to VT
VTCALS72 • 05/15/24 10:46 AM ET
VT is like the "see no evil", "say no evil", "hear no evil" monkey meme...
JohnsonCItyHokie • 05/14/24 11:08 PM ET
I trust our leadership
obguthr • 05/15/24 07:06 AM ET
You make a lot of .........
2hhoop3 • 05/14/24 11:17 PM ET
I dont agree with your premise. VT has played this realignment game as
HboroughHokie • 05/14/24 09:15 PM ET
I think he means, there’s nothing to know at this point **
ombandit • 05/14/24 07:40 PM ET
What was the "Mag 7" about ???
DrHokie • 05/14/24 06:30 PM ET
Perhaps to add 3 teams that will TRAP the Mag 7 in the ACC at a lower
TDVick • 05/15/24 06:16 AM ET
If No VT that’s on our leadership
RiverVT • 05/14/24 05:55 PM ET
No one likes politicians. But once again, VT is somewhat at the mercy of
TDVick • 05/15/24 06:00 AM ET
Then I see this spaghetti fight at UNC yesterday, which really blows my
TDVick • 05/14/24 05:36 PM ET
Well EVERYBODY is in a deficit with the Horns
Marooned • 05/14/24 06:12 PM ET
If they had this info, why would they tell TSL?**
PadrosWindup • 05/14/24 05:31 PM ET
Something from an ESPN commentator saying VT is a best fit for the SEC
Stech • 05/14/24 04:54 PM ET
IMHO Big 10 is boring. SEC for me. Playing Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota -
HokieMJL • 05/14/24 06:17 PM ET
They will be kicking those teams out soon.**
Truthahn • 05/15/24 01:23 PM ET
It depends on who we play in the B1G, but in the SEC, every game’s 🐶 fight
Stech • 05/14/24 07:30 PM ET
Like, maybe set up a designated board to discuss conference realignment?**
PadrosWindup • 05/14/24 04:01 PM ET
The board is more for rumors. I think he wants more information/ facts.
133921Hokie • 05/14/24 04:38 PM ET