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EDGEMAN
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Miami excites you? In what way?

Is it the 30 fans they will put in your stadiums when you host them? Is it the 100 fans they will put in the stands when they play a bowl outside of Florida? Is it the "hookers and blow" mentality of their program? Miami is just a tiny private school without a fanbase. The only reason they've had success on the football field is because they sit in one of the most fertile football talent areas in the country. If they were located anywhere else, they would probably be a D3 school.
Posted: 08/15/2024 at 06:06 AM ET
(In response to this post by dayooper)

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@HOO86
Stech • 08/14/24 03:21 PM ET
This sort of makes sense how the horse trading gets resolved
TDVick • 08/15/24 06:42 PM ET
Sec taking three teams from North Carolina sounds absurd. Especially with
wwhokie1 • 08/15/24 02:38 PM ET
I disagree with you on this. Duke really isn't an NC team, the way I think
TDVick • 08/17/24 01:40 PM ET
I’m NOT saying this, I’m repeating what I heard, Duke it was said, is long
Stech • 08/15/24 08:37 PM ET
Just curious, where did you hear this?
mancunian • 08/15/24 12:36 PM ET
Sorry not going there, make up any answer you want, but I’m not going there**
Stech • 08/15/24 01:07 PM ET
So, General Y then...**
mancunian • 08/15/24 01:41 PM ET
Would be the final nail in my giving coffin….SEC or bust**
Fore_Hokies • 08/15/24 11:47 AM ET
We should be in the SEC. We have the gameday
VTCALS72 • 08/15/24 01:05 PM ET
You're still on the UVa-to-SEC train, eh? Keep up the entertaining work! :)**
NokieHokie • 08/15/24 03:33 PM ET
lolol Cals, everyone should look at your take of pre-buying NIL deals..
Brewing_Hokie • 08/15/24 03:20 PM ET
No its not a longshot, Uva to SEC is the longshot imo**
Hokie83 • 08/15/24 03:18 PM ET
I agree. SEC alum her. VT is a SEC experience / environment. UVA/UNC= NO**
olemisshokie4life • 08/15/24 05:22 PM ET
I would put the odds of this happing at less than 1%
WBGV • 08/15/24 11:13 AM ET
VT is very close to AAU Status and Big 10 is not the pipe dream you seem to
Hokie83 • 08/15/24 12:17 PM ET
Big 10 expansion candidates will magically achieve AAU the next few years.
HouClone • 08/15/24 03:19 PM ET
I think VT has a way better shot at Big Ten than all but a few
reestuart • 08/15/24 02:27 PM ET
Agree that either would be home-run. **
HokieDelNorte • 08/15/24 02:04 PM ET
What makes you think that either one of these things
WBGV • 08/15/24 12:40 PM ET
He and VTScoop are probably the most connected VT posters on the board.
Stech • 08/15/24 01:19 PM ET
There simply is no evidence that either school
WBGV • 08/15/24 01:52 PM ET
I agree you have no evidence, because you don’t know much about Va Tech
Stech • 08/16/24 08:20 AM ET
You could have used your post to enlighten others by providing some
WBGV • 08/16/24 05:57 PM ET
Back up your 1% claim 1st on VT to the AAU please! You started the VT dump!
Stech • 08/16/24 06:29 PM ET
You misread my post - try again. **
WBGV • 08/16/24 07:15 PM ET
🔥**
Stech • 08/16/24 07:50 PM ET
You should refrain from mixing ups what posters say in a thread,
WBGV • 08/17/24 08:26 AM ET
Your statement is there for all to read, you constantly take subtle & not
Stech • 08/17/24 08:40 AM ET
Once again you labeled me as the fan of rival school only to diminish
WBGV • 08/17/24 11:29 AM ET
Yeah 1% chance for VT to get in the AAU or B10, but that’s not a shot.
Stech • 08/17/24 10:32 PM ET
I don’t want to beat a dead horse any longer, but my less than 1% chance
WBGV • 08/18/24 05:44 PM ET
Yeah you said 1% chance and then debated Hokie83 about it, that’s not
Stech • 08/18/24 07:38 PM ET
I have never been a proponent
WBGV • 08/19/24 01:22 AM ET
LOL you are describing yourself, not me. I have almost 18k likes, you 323.
Stech • 08/19/24 09:03 AM ET
That's enough, both of you. Stop. Right now.
Will StewartAdmin • 08/19/24 09:32 AM ET
Sorry. Will do.**
WBGV • 08/19/24 01:36 PM ET
The thread is getting really narrow on my phone. Thank you.**
TomTurkey • 08/19/24 09:40 AM ET
AAU isn't exactly secret
mrcaniac • 08/15/24 10:55 PM ET
AAU is not a secret, but the organization has all of the hallmarks
WBGV • 08/16/24 12:36 AM ET
As far as you saying
HouClone • 08/15/24 03:26 PM ET
I'm not doubting your expertise but
Vippie1 • 08/15/24 02:30 PM ET
I have few sources within VT that feels AAU Membership is getting closer
Hokie83 • 08/15/24 02:22 PM ET
From meetings I have at VT ,there is an organtized effort to get AAU
Gobbler95 • 08/15/24 05:34 PM ET
President Steger told me the same thing 11 years ago......
CrystalCoveHokie • 08/15/24 03:08 PM ET
Not Surprised, VT has added many more check marks needed for AAU since
Hokie83 • 08/15/24 03:13 PM ET
I don’t doubt that you have sources that are saying things about
WBGV • 08/15/24 02:52 PM ET
LOL you said no one knows, but you put it at 1%, you are just flaming it’s
Stech • 08/15/24 08:46 PM ET
I said that I put the odds of Hoo86 posting of happening at less than 1%.
WBGV • 08/16/24 07:10 PM ET
Its for sure a Cult Type Society but more is leaked to schools
Hokie83 • 08/15/24 03:00 PM ET
also VT leadership and faculty are getting appointed to national boards
1947Sunbowl • 08/15/24 01:51 PM ET
Don’t see any net gain for a conference to take 2 schools from any state….
CrystalCoveHokie • 08/15/24 10:37 AM ET
‘Net Gain’ through additions is gone. ‘End Game’ is what’s coming.
hokieZ71 • 08/15/24 06:39 PM ET
The SEC has built the most successful 🏈 Conference doing exactly that.
Stech • 08/15/24 01:06 PM ET
They have?
Pylons • 08/15/24 03:51 PM ET
4 states is 8 schools, 50% of all members, and the others are very close
Stech • 08/15/24 08:32 PM ET
Sure, but that's different from being "built on"
Pylons • 08/16/24 11:36 AM ET
Agree. I don’t think the networks would be willing to pay for new members
WBGV • 08/15/24 01:04 PM ET
Even for CA/TX/FL the case is kinda weak. Does the SEC really NEED
HokieNoVA • 08/15/24 11:12 AM ET
I listened to a podcast that had Brett McMurphy on it recently
Millpoint • 08/15/24 10:29 AM ET
“It’s not my proposal”, it’s something I heard, but I agree a lot is being
Stech • 08/15/24 01:11 PM ET
SEC would not leave state VA out**
MrFantastic! • 08/15/24 07:35 AM ET
The scenario being discussed is essentially the Big 10 and SEC
mancunian • 08/15/24 01:46 PM ET
AGAIN, I’m not saying this, but their point is 2 NC & Va schools are hooked
Stech • 08/15/24 08:18 AM ET
Didn't Take Oklahoma
WarHog38 • 08/17/24 03:24 AM ET
You realize I’m not saying this, but I am repeating what I heard? There are
Stech • 08/17/24 08:05 AM ET
I still think the SEC/B10 are going to call the states' bluff on that.
HokieNoVA • 08/15/24 11:21 AM ET
Wanting them hooked doesn't make it happen.**
Pylons • 08/15/24 10:36 AM ET
True, but it ups the chances, the legislative people in Raleigh have spoken
Stech • 08/15/24 01:26 PM ET
I doubt it ups the chances much
Pylons • 08/15/24 01:48 PM ET
Yeah they played no part in Virginia Tech in the ACC, no one can convince
Stech • 08/15/24 08:51 PM ET
I am totally convinced of that
Pylons • 08/16/24 11:32 AM ET
University operations are state agencies
1947Sunbowl • 08/15/24 02:55 PM ET
And none of that is meaningful leverage
Pylons • 08/15/24 03:14 PM ET
Merc you have.......
2hhoop3 • 08/15/24 03:07 PM ET
Ok**
MrFantastic! • 08/15/24 08:27 AM ET
Actually
dayooper • 08/15/24 12:01 AM ET
Miami excites you? In what way? ◄
EDGEMAN • 08/15/24 06:06 AM ET
I wouldn't exactly call Miami "tiny."
Pylons • 08/15/24 01:00 PM ET
Yeah, they're one of a kind. Miami is likely on the short list for both
reestuart • 08/15/24 02:29 PM ET
Where did I say Miami excited me,
dayooper • 08/15/24 10:09 AM ET
I consider Miami to be a "smoke and mirrors" program
EDGEMAN • 08/15/24 12:04 PM ET
Texas A&M has entered the chat. **
Big12 guy • 08/15/24 12:08 PM ET
Sounds like somebody's wishful thinking.
El Paso Hokie • 08/14/24 11:51 PM ET
The SEC would be smart to grab all 8
Victor Tango • 08/14/24 10:18 PM ET
Sounds Like Something a Duke Fan Would Dream Up
WarHog38 • 08/14/24 10:17 PM ET
I for one would not want to see VT in the B1G. That conference is getting
VPI_1998 • 08/14/24 08:31 PM ET
If VPI_1998 is an indication of you grad date, you are but a boy.
Atlee Hokie • 08/14/24 10:52 PM ET
HA - I am definitely still "young" but getting older fast!**
VPI_1998 • 08/15/24 07:40 AM ET
Why would the exit fees get "settled"? And how?**
SpeakToDamien • 08/14/24 08:28 PM ET
I have always assumed both the B1G and SEC would want teams in Virginia and
seekoHoG • 08/14/24 07:45 PM ET
I wondered a few times if NC and VA would Get split in this.
hokieZ71 • 08/14/24 05:43 PM ET
Believable
obguthr • 08/14/24 05:20 PM ET
Basketball 💵 is coming, that said I’m not stating this, I’m repeating what
Stech • 08/14/24 05:25 PM ET
The current basketball proposals.......
2hhoop3 • 08/14/24 08:36 PM ET
No I haven't from any reliable source. **
HOO86 • 08/14/24 04:40 PM ET
I’m not stating this, I’m just repeating what I heard. I was wondering if
Stech • 08/14/24 05:27 PM ET
I am a big SEC fan and hope VT=SEC someday. But the B1G would win this
133193Hokie • 08/14/24 04:37 PM ET
Penn St will finally share a league with Miami and FSU! Only took 40 years!**
BUGGZY • 08/14/24 04:25 PM ET
Could have been sooner had the ACC picked up the phone and called.**
reestuart • 08/14/24 04:34 PM ET
Edit: Ignore. Stupid post.
Will StewartAdmin • 08/15/24 01:52 PM ET
The ACC was a year late........
2hhoop3 • 08/14/24 07:37 PM ET
I'm not so sure.
HOO86 • 08/14/24 06:52 PM ET
Big Ten was certainly PSU’s preference, but they were having
reestuart • 08/14/24 08:08 PM ET
A few points to ponder...
DMaroonHokie • 08/14/24 04:00 PM ET
The answer to #2 is a hard no. Duke has poured major $$$ into facilities
HboroughHokie • 08/14/24 09:31 PM ET
Seems that's actually a "yes"
Pylons • 08/15/24 10:41 AM ET
AGAIN, I am just repeating what I heard, this is what I heard, not said.
Stech • 08/14/24 06:38 PM ET
I can't believe I am saying this but I think Duke may be of more value to
VPI_1998 • 08/14/24 08:24 PM ET
Miami and Virginia are both AAU accredited. FSU and VT are not.**
VTBoar • 08/14/24 03:28 PM ET
FWIW, that's not "accreditation." That's done by other bodies
Pylons • 08/15/24 10:34 AM ET
Okay, did Miami get in recently?**
Stech • 08/14/24 05:28 PM ET
Yes, see inside**
seekoHoG • 08/14/24 07:33 PM ET
Let's not call it an accreditation. **
obguthr • 08/14/24 05:21 PM ET
Sorry, missed this post before I made mine!**
Pylons • 08/15/24 10:35 AM ET
That's crushing for USC-E.**
Femoyer Hokie • 08/14/24 03:28 PM ET
The Big 10 going to 22?**
Big12 guy • 08/14/24 03:23 PM ET
Most importantly, when can we get the B10 / B12 to change their names so
LonghornHokie • 08/14/24 04:44 PM ET