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This latest wave of raids have made in-state schools staying together
decreasingly plausible. If a school as good in big time athletics as Oklahoma State (always very good in football and basketball, and elite in non revs like baseball and wrestling) can't break through to the P2, this is a bad sign for in-state rivals sticking together. And of course, it's terrible for college sports and football in particular.
This is true here in Virginia as well as Oregon, Washington, Kansas, Arizona and North Carolina. I think it's every man for himself now. I would be shocked if Wazzu and Oregon State make the big time. Some of these tandems have been in the same conference for a century.
I do think it's possible that Cal and Stanford get in the B1G. Or in the case of Cal, make it difficult for UCLA to leave. The state of California might be worth it though. I think if the B1G brings just UCLA and USC, that that will be the lamest, pure money grab ever.
** Edited by Maroon Baboon at 7/17/2022, 1:08:32 PM
** Edited by Maroon Baboon at 7/17/2022, 5:23:07 PM
Thread Replies (30)
Is this round of expansion over?
-- NovaHokie27
Jul 16, 2022 at 09:39 PM ET
NovaHokie27
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07/16/22 09:39 PM ET
…yep. it’s pretty much done for the next decade.**
-- chumley
Jul 18, 2022 at 02:42 PM ET
chumley
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07/18/22 02:42 PM ET
No. As I have been saying, there will be a B1G western division when all
-- 133193Hokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 11:32 AM ET
133193Hokie
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07/17/22 11:32 AM ET
I want to agree with you. But I don't understand the wait.
-- Maroon Baboon
Jul 17, 2022 at 05:45 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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07/17/22 05:45 PM ET
ND has to pay for further Big Ten expansion
-- TerryD
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:25 PM ET
TerryD
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07/17/22 06:25 PM ET
ND might welcome some persuasion from Phil Knight**
-- 33laszlo99
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:48 PM ET
33laszlo99
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07/17/22 06:48 PM ET
Thing is, Phil Knight is 84 years old.
-- hokieZ71
Jul 17, 2022 at 08:00 PM ET
hokieZ71
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07/17/22 08:00 PM ET
I wouldn’t be surprised to see the ACC make a move.
-- Victor Tango
Jul 17, 2022 at 10:50 AM ET
Victor Tango
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07/17/22 10:50 AM ET
I think there more to come soon
-- HokieAl
Jul 17, 2022 at 10:39 AM ET
HokieAl
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07/17/22 10:39 AM ET
Involving the B10, SEC, and ACC - YES ; PAC10 and B12 - No**
-- hokiesrule98
Jul 17, 2022 at 10:24 AM ET
hokiesrule98
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07/17/22 10:24 AM ET
Maybe, but I find it hard to believe the B10 will leave ...
-- Atlee Hokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 09:45 AM ET
Atlee Hokie
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07/17/22 09:45 AM ET
Is the money just too exclusive?
-- 33laszlo99
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:23 PM ET
33laszlo99
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07/17/22 06:23 PM ET
Are potential expansion candidates worth their take?
-- WarHog38
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:49 PM ET
WarHog38
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07/17/22 06:49 PM ET
This latest wave of raids have made in-state schools staying together
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-- Maroon Baboon
Jul 17, 2022 at 01:01 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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07/17/22 01:01 PM ET
the key is can the state legislatures, direct both must be invited.
-- Mercury
Jul 17, 2022 at 02:09 PM ET
Mercury
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07/17/22 02:09 PM ET
If I had to guess, the B1X's next move depends on when ND finally commits
-- EDGEMAN
Jul 17, 2022 at 09:38 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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07/17/22 09:38 AM ET
When ND jumps, it will be to the Big 10.
-- Atlee Hokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 09:49 AM ET
Atlee Hokie
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07/17/22 09:49 AM ET
Pretty clear money is a main driver for ND, so...
-- EDGEMAN
Jul 17, 2022 at 10:35 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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07/17/22 10:35 AM ET
Don't minimize Tier One vs. Tier Two
-- TerryD
Jul 17, 2022 at 12:04 PM ET
TerryD
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07/17/22 12:04 PM ET
As i have said, Gavin Newsom in the wildcard
-- MrBayAreaHokie
Jul 16, 2022 at 10:40 PM ET
MrBayAreaHokie
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07/16/22 10:40 PM ET
He is not going to do anything to block UCLA except maybe some
-- 133193Hokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 11:31 AM ET
133193Hokie
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07/17/22 11:31 AM ET
This reminds me of how we got into the ACC in 03
-- RamblinHokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 11:08 AM ET
RamblinHokie
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07/17/22 11:08 AM ET
Nah - he's too busy trying to lure Florida residents to California
-- VPI_1998
Jul 17, 2022 at 07:51 AM ET
VPI_1998
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07/17/22 07:51 AM ET
Would he also look to block USC?**
-- HoakieCup
Jul 17, 2022 at 07:49 AM ET
HoakieCup
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07/17/22 07:49 AM ET
I doubt it cause they are private AND
-- MrBayAreaHokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 09:55 AM ET
MrBayAreaHokie
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07/17/22 09:55 AM ET
Pay attention to the end of the PAC's negotiating window (August 5?)
-- hokieZ71
Jul 16, 2022 at 09:50 PM ET
hokieZ71
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07/16/22 09:50 PM ET