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Interesting observation, I wonder how much of this is SEC v B1G?

My educated guess is that the SEC, pretty much like they always have, will approach the future like their teams are Professional teams. The NFL was not in the South in the first decades, and SEC football was their NFL.

The B1G on the other hand straddled the fence more. They of course will be one of the P-2, but they will also try to project an image of Academics over Athletics. Which of course will be a better fit for Notre Dame, even though many from there will not like losing Independence. However, I just don’t see Notre Dame ever giving up Tier 1 football.

Interesting times and decisions to say the least.



[Post edited by Stech at 04/25/2022 11:18PM]
Posted: 04/25/2022 at 11:18 PM ET
(In response to this post by PaNDalum)

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Swarbrick expects big changes in 2030s
HOO86 • 04/23/22 11:07 PM ET
Additional thought Swarbrick is probably primarily directing this to
PaNDalum • 04/25/22 06:29 PM ET
Interesting observation, I wonder how much of this is SEC v B1G? ◄
Stech • 04/25/22 11:18 PM ET
Well that was a pleasant read :)
Vippie1 • 04/25/22 02:41 PM ET
I agree with much of his points/opinions. Two things I also am worried
anotherdamnyankeehokie • 04/25/22 12:18 PM ET
If you don't remember, you may have heard that most any town had its own
IB4TECH • 04/25/22 06:44 PM ET
Good point,. My big fear there won't be enough long term revenue toue term
anotherdamnyankeehokie • 04/25/22 05:16 PM ET
College athletics are clearly broken. No one seems to have any idea how to
wwhokie1 • 04/24/22 11:53 PM ET
My plan would be for UVA to share their $14.5 Billion endowment...
Old Line Hokie • 04/24/22 11:10 PM ET
Wow! That's a SUM. But not for Athletics.
HOO86 • 04/25/22 10:28 PM ET
I told my nieces who attend UVA that...
Old Line Hokie • 04/26/22 02:57 PM ET
What steps is UVA taking for the NIL right now? TIA**
Stech • 04/25/22 11:01 PM ET
Nm**
HOO86 • 04/26/22 09:39 AM ET
UVA hired a consultant regarding NIL
HOO86 • 04/26/22 09:38 AM ET
Gotcha, thanks!**
Stech • 04/26/22 10:05 AM ET
Very impressive fundraising for any school, but especially a public school.**
Stech • 04/25/22 10:31 PM ET
Love for UVA to bail out ND and donate to our19 billion dollar endowment :)**
goldendomer • 04/24/22 11:13 PM ET
LOL UVA may need contributions to ours. Need to catch Michigan.**
HOO86 • 04/25/22 10:31 PM ET
Classic...bragging about endowments....;) ND uses theirs independently....**
RTFC • 04/25/22 01:54 PM ET
Duke and Pitt have healthy ones too.**
Old Line Hokie • 04/24/22 11:14 PM ET
I agree with Swarbrick about the NIL. It wasn't originally intended for...
Old Line Hokie • 04/24/22 03:52 PM ET
NIL was supposed to be for opportunities like the Mutts poster.**
Atlee Hokie • 05/12/22 10:12 AM ET
Wasn't intended, but people had to see it was inevitable.
wwhokie1 • 04/24/22 11:46 PM ET
I don't think the transfer portal was even around when NIL first came up.
Old Line Hokie • 04/25/22 12:31 AM ET
Swarbrick is likely wrong.......
2hhoop3 • 04/24/22 01:20 PM ET
SEC simultaneously getting Texas/Oklahoma & 12 team playoff, but nothing to
Stech • 04/24/22 12:10 AM ET
Everyone is selfish
TerryD • 04/24/22 08:42 AM ET
Everyone has self preservation in them, but some have more than others.
Stech • 04/24/22 10:19 AM ET
My daughter and daughter in law are registered nurses
TerryD • 04/24/22 11:07 AM ET
Thanks to your daughter, and you’re right, not many if any running college
Stech • 04/24/22 01:26 PM ET
None work in college athletic departments, apparently
TerryD • 04/24/22 11:05 AM ET
If you ran an athletic department, you'd not pursue
Pylons • 04/25/22 08:46 AM ET
Yes indeed
TerryD • 04/25/22 10:22 AM ET
This paragraph I found pathetic if not comical.
Maroon Baboon • 04/23/22 11:17 PM ET
Can't blame ND, but ND will always look out for ND. Period.
Atlee Hokie • 05/12/22 09:55 AM ET
No one commented on this paragraph:
TerryD • 04/24/22 08:54 AM ET
If we became VT Hokies Athletics, Inc. can we move the team to Nova?
Truthahn • 04/25/22 11:39 AM ET
Good point, but Swarbrick is retiring soon right?**
Stech • 04/24/22 01:28 PM ET
I think ND will have a lot of company and will be a fun “division”
Femoyer Hokie • 04/24/22 09:07 AM ET
I just wrote something similar, I agree with most if not all of it.**
Stech • 04/24/22 12:13 AM ET
Everyone who follows this board needs to read this…and weep.**
PaNDalum • 04/23/22 11:16 PM ET
Frankly, the split can’t come soon enough **
CrystalCoveHokie • 04/24/22 12:18 AM ET
He’s projecting 12+ years, which is death by a thousand cuts. Of course
Stech • 04/24/22 07:19 AM ET
Yep, very very sad to read that.**
Stech • 04/24/22 12:14 AM ET