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I think the thing.......

that has hurt the ACC in those three markets is much more about the ACC teams in those markets and the product they put on the field. Maybe an argument could be made for the Steelers but, I do not see it with either the Dolphins or Falcons.
Posted: 07/07/2022 at 05:25 PM ET
(In response to this post by Stech)

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Question re: Realignment Drivers
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 04:51 PM ET
VT still drives a lot of intrigue, we get prime timeslots for a reason
soflahokie 07/07/22 06:00 PM ET
Virginia has almost 9 million & NC has over 10 million, I just don't see
Stech 07/07/22 05:13 PM ET
I think the thing.......
2hhoop3 07/07/22 05:25 PM ET
Chicken or the Egg argument, they don't have the fans, so they don't get
Stech 07/07/22 05:33 PM ET
Right. If the ACC had fielded some dominant teams in those markets...
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 05:29 PM ET
SC & Fl are already represented in SEC
TabbHokie 07/07/22 05:08 PM ET
SEC has plenty of states with 2 teams, their model is more match ups than
Stech 07/07/22 05:27 PM ET
If you're assuming the media $ is coming from cable subscriptions....
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 05:13 PM ET
It makes sense, but I don't really think that Clemson or FSU add much to
IronBlood 07/07/22 05:04 PM ET
Agreed. Does Clemson & FSU add enough to increase the payout, or
TabbHokie 07/07/22 06:45 PM ET
That's an interesting point re: playing kingmaker
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 05:11 PM ET
it's probably a combination of things
VTejrep 07/07/22 05:03 PM ET
Rabid fan base is a good metric to look at....
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 05:07 PM ET