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Swofford was playing poker with an empty hand, Miami, FSU, VT 🏈 in the 🚽

when things counted the most. Even Clemson spent a good deal of time as average until Dabo was hired and got them going. I will admit Swofford’s scheduling model was abominable, but I blame Miami and FSU for trying to easy schedule their way to the top, while the SEC had fierce rivalry games almost every week. Yes Swofford listened to them and let them have their way, but he had an empty hand to play while those two basically ran the football part of the Conference. ** Edited by Stech at 2/28/2024, 10:06:00 PM
Posted: 02/28/2024 at 10:05 PM ET
(In response to this post by 133193Hokie)

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Best explanation of FSU's case I have read.**
manassashoo • 02/28/24 01:54 PM ET
IF something exists showing JS told ESPN (or anyone else) the deal had to
hokieninsurance • 02/29/24 11:11 AM ET
But it’s full of conclusory statements that are probably incorrect…
lawhokie • 02/28/24 08:30 PM ET
As an Attorney friend of mine says, want 4 opinions, ask 4 Attorneys.
Stech • 02/28/24 10:21 PM ET
It’s discouraging that educated people fall for this though
lawhokie • 02/29/24 09:04 AM ET
Well it’s true, Attorney’s like people have their own bias/agenda. That’s
Stech • 02/29/24 12:27 PM ET
And to think, many vocal posters on this board supported JS until the
133193Hokie • 02/28/24 05:37 PM ET
Swofford was playing poker with an empty hand, Miami, FSU, VT 🏈 in the 🚽 ◄
Stech • 02/28/24 10:05 PM ET
Truth here and FSU and Miami, as the only 2 "national" teams failed the ACC**
VTCALS72 • 03/01/24 09:03 AM ET
It is true that ACC football was bad at the most critical time
tarheelblue • 02/28/24 11:54 PM ET
That’s my point exactly.**
Stech • 02/29/24 12:21 PM ET
thank you for saying that
DMV Gobbler • 02/28/24 10:41 PM ET
that's good stuff. Thanks for sharing.**
reestuart • 02/28/24 05:30 PM ET
WOW! Every Conference Realignment Junkie needs to read this, some arguments
Stech • 02/28/24 02:40 PM ET
I like the timeline they laid out
HokieAl • 02/28/24 02:14 PM ET
that is interesting and complaint is more that the ACC did not keep pace
VTCALS72 • 02/28/24 04:52 PM ET
No, it’s a losing argument. Here’s what really happened:
lawhokie • 02/28/24 08:48 PM ET
Ok, a question, why would UVA seriously have been/be a target of the SEC
VTCALS72 • 03/01/24 09:15 AM ET
That sounds about right.
RJHokie • 02/28/24 08:59 PM ET