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True because now there aren’t 8 Automatic Bids in the Power Hungry 2, so

now isn’t comparable to 8 automatic bids just for being in a conference.
Posted: 07/17/2025 at 10:12 PM ET
(In response to this post by HokieAl)

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Think there’ll b a Social Media Blitz against SEC/B1G w/ 8 CFP Auto Bids?
Stech • 07/17/25 05:44 AM ET
In a 16-team format, they will get that many anyway without having to
Maroon Baboon • 07/17/25 05:44 PM ET
Agree, automatic bids to non-champions is a bad idea.
wwhokie1 • 07/19/25 12:17 PM ET
Yeah. I think there are opportunities to sue for peace here.
Maroon Baboon • 07/19/25 12:22 PM ET
Yep. They will get more than their fair share either way.**
EDGEMAN • 07/19/25 05:17 AM ET
And the 5-11 format basically gives 2 more bids to the P2.
Maroon Baboon • 07/19/25 12:01 PM ET
Viewership is just fine for the playoffs and title games (see charts)
HokieAl • 07/17/25 03:53 PM ET
True because now there aren’t 8 Automatic Bids in the Power Hungry 2, so ◄
Stech • 07/17/25 10:12 PM ET
Whatever happens isn't going to be driven
Pylons • 07/17/25 02:40 PM ET
Right, this Social Media thing on phones isn’t real at all. 🙄**
Stech • 07/18/25 07:34 PM ET
"Wink wink, Nudge nudge"**
ancient alien 2018 • 07/19/25 07:43 PM ET
It's very real. I said nothing that opposes that.
Pylons • 07/18/25 07:41 PM ET
Okay, I agree it first starts with the product becoming less valuable to
Stech • 07/18/25 09:03 PM ET
People will complain on social media, but I don't think you could call it a
VTHokie2000 • 07/17/25 02:06 PM ET
I think you should stop comparing this situation to Nascar
Sunsetunderground • 07/17/25 01:01 PM ET
And I don’t consider soccer a sport, personal choice.**
cricket77 • 07/19/25 05:10 PM ET
I was involved n NASCAR when it blew up & went National from the Southeast.
Stech • 07/18/25 10:46 AM ET
A more apt description......
2hhoop3 • 07/19/25 11:38 AM ET
IMO, NASCAR also tried to become sanitized.
Atlee Hokie • 07/19/25 11:52 AM ET
They ruined it when all the nerdy drivers displaced the good old fashioned
Brother Griswold • 07/19/25 06:02 PM ET
Agree.**
Atlee Hokie • 07/19/25 07:36 PM ET
I wish for nothing but the worst for pro college sports!**
VPI 1924 • 07/19/25 11:32 AM ET
Nascar's fall had nothing to do with
Pylons • 07/18/25 07:20 PM ET
So what is your expertise based on? Mine is on experience. What’s your
Stech • 07/18/25 07:23 PM ET
Experience as a fan. Watching on TV. Watching in person. For many years.
Pylons • 07/18/25 07:31 PM ET
Wow that’s strong expertise fan man, 0 numbers, just your opinion, gotcha!**
Stech • 07/18/25 07:36 PM ET
Fire away with your numbers about how the networks changed
Pylons • 07/18/25 07:57 PM ET
You first, I have explained my position and experience, your turn. Convince
Stech • 07/18/25 08:56 PM ET
It's not a numbers argument
Pylons • 07/18/25 09:14 PM ET
Ok, given more time this morning...
Pylons • 07/19/25 10:45 AM ET
@Stech maybe you missed this, maybe you're done...just checking. **
Pylons • 07/19/25 06:05 PM ET
That guy........
2hhoop3 • 07/19/25 11:01 AM ET
LOL your baseless argument is dumb, you have nothing to prove me wrong, but
Stech • 07/18/25 10:15 PM ET
Oh, the ironing...**
Pylons • 07/19/25 12:18 AM ET
Yawn. I would count the following as always more relevant than Nascar
Sunsetunderground • 07/18/25 12:15 PM ET
What’s your experience based on? What experience do you have in Sports
Stech • 07/18/25 07:24 PM ET
I dunno - NASCAR was extremely popular in the 1980s-early 2000s
Brother Griswold • 07/18/25 06:26 PM ET
Yep.**
Stech • 07/18/25 07:27 PM ET
All very boring!!!**
VPI 1924 • 07/18/25 03:22 PM ET
FWIW here's a ranking of peak viewership for each league including NASCAR
1400E • 07/18/25 02:39 PM ET
Thank you, he’s trying to change the subject, it’s about the fall, the fall
Stech • 07/18/25 07:31 PM ET
I really wish we could go back to talking about CFB realignment
Sunsetunderground • 07/21/25 02:11 PM ET
I have not once denied the fall...just your reasoning as to the cause.**
Pylons • 07/19/25 12:12 PM ET
Nascar was more than niche, but I
Pylons • 07/17/25 03:13 PM ET
Thank you SEC and Big 10. Give us another short end of the stick,
hokie4ever • 07/17/25 12:23 PM ET
Agree with the first part, but the networks gave them the leverage to do it**
Stech • 07/18/25 10:50 AM ET
If ACC and Big 12 leadership were SMART, which they aren't, they would-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/17/25 10:06 AM ET
Your continued belief that schools in the ACC or B12,
VTCALS72 • 07/18/25 07:54 AM ET
Also, your continued use of that line from Magnum Force makes no sense-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/18/25 12:01 PM ET
Do you ever get tired of responding to my posts w/ your Chicken Little BS?
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/18/25 10:59 AM ET
Because I am trying to help you and others find some peace with what
VTCALS72 • 07/19/25 08:09 AM ET
How you know they haven't.
MrFantastic! • 07/17/25 11:41 AM ET
If they had, there would be evidence.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/17/25 12:18 PM ET
Not sure commishes involved
MrFantastic! • 07/17/25 02:14 PM ET
Maybe. But none of the decision-makers will give a crap.**
HokieNoVA • 07/17/25 09:20 AM ET
absolutely and they are tools at that
1947Sunbowl • 07/17/25 08:51 AM ET
It will become same ol same ol.**
MrFantastic! • 07/17/25 07:37 AM ET