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I agree with all of that - so the BIG might be done, and done

forever unless ND comes calling. The SEC? with 8 conference games, we could very well see 2 undefeated SEC teams a year, and they are all but guaranteed 3 - 4 in the playoffs every year. Why would they want to bring on two to four teams? The NC and Virginia markets make logical sense, but I get the sense that they are done. The PAC in collapsing, the B12, while rejuvenated, is not your grandfather's B12, and the ACC, mostly because of FSU and the Magnificent 7 is in turmoil. That gives the SEC a HUGE recruiting edge, like they needed more of an edge than they already enjoyed. The BIG has always been overrated (opinion), but they have the brads, markets, and the history. They too are all but guaranteed 3 - 4 playoff berths if the PAC dissolves. I think the BIG and SEC are done, and the rest of us are on our own to figure things out. Maybe all of the remaining P5 schools need to have a convention, pool their media money, and establish regional conferences or pods, and get some sense back into college football. It's a lot of content, form 4 conferences, and compete for the 6 auto's every year. There would be a LOT of leverage to negotiate.
Posted: 08/03/2023 at 05:39 PM ET
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What if the BIG and SEC are really done? If Oregon and Washington
Big12 guy 08/03/23 04:54 PM ET
If the B1G and SEC are concerned about "blue bloods"...
Old Line Hokie 08/03/23 07:31 PM ET
Could you imagine a league of ALL “Blue Bloods”
Hardcore_Hokie 08/03/23 07:47 PM ET
If the powers that be really want to make money….
VTownie 08/04/23 12:43 AM ET
I'd hardly put Miami in the blue blood category if you are limiting it
Maroon Baboon 08/03/23 10:05 PM ET
Miami has FIVE national championships in football in my lifetime.
Hardcore_Hokie 08/03/23 11:55 PM ET
Five NAt’s in 40 years is more than Georgia, Penn State, Michigan combined.**
Hardcore_Hokie 08/04/23 12:12 AM ET
I'd trade Penn State for Miami in the conference any day of the week.**
Maroon Baboon 08/03/23 11:57 PM ET
This, and 1/2 of them would be below .500. I'll take the MAC.**
Big12 guy 08/03/23 08:22 PM ET
If UO and UW want to call the B1G's bluff, they should be talking to the
Maroon Baboon 08/03/23 06:54 PM ET
OU and Washington are in a tough place. If they signed
Big12 guy 08/03/23 07:23 PM ET
Do they have to get a return this year?
hokieZ71 08/03/23 10:48 PM ET
With 12 playoff spots, ratings will soar for all of the teams in the mix,
Big12 guy 08/04/23 11:47 AM ET
No schools individually are - or maybe even in pairs
RTFC 08/03/23 06:04 PM ET
Oregon/Wash to B1G seems forgone conclusion based
Colonel Jessup 08/03/23 05:36 PM ET
Yeah, Oregon and Washington will get half shares until the next contract in
tarheelblue 08/03/23 05:53 PM ET
The B1G might control the west coast market but the ACC...
Old Line Hokie 08/03/23 07:07 PM ET
There are no properties left that move the needle
Vienna_Hokie 08/03/23 05:17 PM ET
I agree with all of that - so the BIG might be done, and done
Big12 guy 08/03/23 05:39 PM ET
Despite that thorough analysis, I suggest that we keep the CR board
33laszlo99 08/03/23 06:36 PM ET
Good call**
VT ChemE 1986 08/03/23 06:42 PM ET