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Femoyer Hokie
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They are in a major market that supports the attraction and retention of

top research staff. That is probably the factor that hurts us the most in regards to AAU status. Research professors are probably looking for markets that offer outside research income opportunities separate from their primary job AS WELL AS job opportunities for their spouse.
Posted: 09/11/2025 at 02:30 PM ET
(In response to this post by CobbCountyHokie)

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USF
RandomAsianGuy • 09/09/25 01:26 PM ET
The Big12 should've taken both WVU and Louisville
thebluelot • 09/11/25 03:58 PM ET
USF is an AAU school. Chew on that one as ask why they are ahead of VT**
CobbCountyHokie • 09/11/25 02:18 PM ET
They are in a major market that supports the attraction and retention of ◄
Femoyer Hokie • 09/11/25 02:30 PM ET
Can't wait to see USF in the G5 ACC.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/10/25 10:59 AM ET
As good (bad) as UCF-Houston and Cincy-Memphis blockbusters
RandomAsianGuy • 09/10/25 12:43 PM ET
wrong reply
RandomAsianGuy • 09/10/25 12:46 PM ET
They may have no choice - they're going to have to backfill under panic.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/10/25 12:46 PM ET
The mass exodus from the ACC that you are anticipating will NOT happen.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/10/25 12:50 PM ET
I suppose we will have to. You're the only person on Earth that actually-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/10/25 12:54 PM ET
actually
MrFantastic! • 09/10/25 07:46 AM ET
Unless you are the SEC, the trend is to become a national conference.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/10/25 12:52 PM ET
Agreed, but Jim Dame Phillips asked part time 🏈 Notre Dame & they said no!**
Stech • 09/10/25 08:48 AM ET
The ACC is always 1-2 steps behind, they should take USF immediately, but
Stech • 09/09/25 09:07 PM ET
I believe that quality is greater than quantity. ACC should shed
Windows NT • 09/10/25 10:00 AM ET
Knowing the ACC, they'd take Florida Gulf Coast U instead.**
reestuart • 09/10/25 08:30 AM ET
Now don’t forget, that Florida Gulf Coast will get after you now!!! 🤣🤣🤣**
Stech • 09/10/25 08:41 AM ET
Dunk City is coming for the ACC!!!**
reestuart • 09/10/25 08:44 AM ET
I hate to admit it, but
Stech • 09/10/25 08:49 AM ET
They made a run to the Sweet 16 several years back. The nickname they
reestuart • 09/10/25 09:01 AM ET
I remember the run, I even visited the school, but I forgot the Dunk City.
Stech • 09/10/25 09:28 AM ET
Nah
RandomAsianGuy • 09/09/25 11:38 PM ET
Won’t be the 3rd Florida school for long, and give them SMU deal & ESPN
Stech • 09/10/25 07:50 AM ET
The USF Dons have more football pedigree than the USF Bulls (IYKYK)
Maroon Baboon • 09/10/25 12:28 AM ET
I agree, but I thought that about Cincinnati.
HOO86 • 09/09/25 10:37 PM ET
Same about UConn? **
Big12 guy • 09/09/25 09:14 PM ET
Yeah it would have been so good to have the ACC winning those 🏀NC’s.**
Stech • 09/10/25 07:52 AM ET
Yes the ACC should invite Connecticut now.
HOO86 • 09/11/25 11:15 PM ET
If the ACC invites UConn now, then they are basically waving the white flag
VTHokie2000 • 09/12/25 08:23 AM ET
I don't think that's truly the case
HOO86 • 09/12/25 06:01 PM ET
It doesn't matter if the ACC schools think they are a quality football
VTHokie2000 • 09/12/25 08:21 PM ET
I for one, am also glad we took UCF over USF. A
Big12 guy • 09/09/25 03:20 PM ET
To each their own.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/09/25 06:12 PM ET
I'm surprised the Big XII didn't take both schools when it had the
VTHokie2000 • 09/09/25 04:01 PM ET
Their biggest mistake was
RandomAsianGuy • 09/09/25 06:13 PM ET
At the time, I don't believe L'ville was highly valued as an expansion
VTHokie2000 • 09/09/25 10:55 PM ET
At the time, USF was not making the
Big12 guy • 09/09/25 04:14 PM ET
I probably would have still taken the risk at the time and tied their
VTHokie2000 • 09/09/25 04:34 PM ET
I agree on both counts. At the time, the B12
Big12 guy • 09/09/25 04:50 PM ET
Living in SWFL now allows me to disagree
Vippie1 • 09/09/25 03:08 PM ET
True that USF and UCF are not as valuable as
RandomAsianGuy • 09/09/25 06:20 PM ET
USF is AAU & would have largest undergraduate & total enrollment in the ACC**
SMU Pony • 09/09/25 08:33 PM ET
USF academic ranking is a joke**
Windows NT • 09/11/25 10:49 AM ET
I believe they certainly are a better academic school than
Big12 guy • 09/09/25 09:08 PM ET
They're on par academically with Louisville, so no they are not a great fit
Windows NT • 09/11/25 10:52 AM ET
I think that one of the problems with the ACC
Big12 guy • 09/11/25 10:59 AM ET
The presidents do. They are the bosses of the AD**
Windows NT • 09/11/25 11:22 AM ET