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Yeah, I think what we'll end up getting is a new NCAA D-1 Division

called Power 2. The ACC and Big 12 will be the next level. Maybe the G-5 join the ACC and Big 12? Then you'll have the FCS. Each divison will have their own playoffs. If the G-5 play in the same division as the ACC/Big 12, then ACC/Big 12 will be the Power-2 of that division which will likely create the same problems. I think this will only be for football. If the Big 10 and SEC want to break away, I feel like there will have to be at least 60 members, maybe 72 for it to work. Every region of the nation will also have to be represented. That means New England, the Rocky Mountains, maybe even Hawaii gets in. I don't think a 32, 40 or even 48 P-2 will have as much interest as a P-2 with a minimum of 60 schools. The NCAA's lack of action has caused all this to happen. Sometimes it feels like the NCAA's leadership is still living in the 1990's. They haven't adapted well to the changing landscape. ESPN and Fox have had their way with the NCAA and have been the "conference makers". I miss the days of the smaller regional conferences. Cal and Stanford in the Atlantic Coast Conference is based totally on FEAR of being left out. Here's what D-1 NCAA conferences should look like. Oh wait a minute, it was somewhat like that not so long ago until greed and fear took over.
Posted: 03/12/2024 at 06:22 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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Question? If the Big 10 and SEC break away from the NCAA....
Old Line Hokie 03/12/24 03:24 PM ET
Do you think CBS wouldn't fork over $1 billion to the P2 to broadcast a new
VTNuke 03/12/24 11:29 PM ET
Honestly, no one knows, but I think it will be everything, because they are
Stech 03/12/24 04:27 PM ET
The other factor that may come into play and we talked about it in another
VTHokie2000 03/12/24 05:38 PM ET
Need to call their bluff
DMV Gobbler 03/12/24 04:00 PM ET
If the P2 splits, it will be for all sports
INSIDE99 03/13/24 01:17 AM ET
Breaking away is a bluff to get the playoff money for themselves. No
Big12 guy 03/12/24 03:53 PM ET
Yeah, I think what we'll end up getting is a new NCAA D-1 Division
Old Line Hokie 03/12/24 06:22 PM ET
Maybe the ACC/Big 12 will revenue share with the G5 to create equality.
HouClone 03/13/24 12:46 AM ET