Some good points, but Vandy and SMU paradigm shift is significant, the big
donor private schools are now a factor in the SEC and ACC. In fact UVA’s $20 million turn around as a public ivy that hasn’t won in decades is another example of where things could be going. I know if you look back all your points are strong, but what about Stanford having a donor that’s giving $50 million for NIL next year? Play that forward with SMU not getting any media money, and Stanford getting a discounted amount, donor NIL money is way more important than restricted media money, and if you win, the networks will cover you. They cover the SEC because they win more, if that changes because of unrestricted NIL money, they will cover your school too.
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Why *leave? Media money is restricted, big donor NIL $ is not. SMU 0 media$
-- Stech
Nov 09, 2025 at 07:49 AM ET
Stech
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11/09/25 07:49 AM ET
Several reasons, none of which are strictly about money:
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Nov 10, 2025 at 09:52 AM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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11/10/25 09:52 AM ET
Some good points, but Vandy and SMU paradigm shift is significant, the big
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-- Stech
Nov 10, 2025 at 02:28 PM ET
Stech
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11/10/25 02:28 PM ET
I'm not sure what "paradigm shift" you're talking about here.
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Nov 10, 2025 at 03:28 PM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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11/10/25 03:28 PM ET
SMU made the playoff last year, Vandy beat Bama last year, UVA remarkable
-- Stech
Nov 10, 2025 at 07:16 PM ET
Stech
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11/10/25 07:16 PM ET
SMU made the playoff last year, Vandy has beaten Bama and other SEC teams
-- Stech
Nov 10, 2025 at 04:57 PM ET
Stech
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11/10/25 04:57 PM ET
Sorry, I must have missed the part where I was disrespectful to you.
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Nov 11, 2025 at 09:29 AM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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11/11/25 09:29 AM ET
These private Schools have a simply easier process
-- 1947Sunbowl
Nov 10, 2025 at 02:50 PM ET
1947Sunbowl
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11/10/25 02:50 PM ET
What are you trying to say?......
-- 2hhoop3
Nov 10, 2025 at 03:15 PM ET
2hhoop3
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11/10/25 03:15 PM ET
6a. Best players want to WIN and win Championships. **
-- 91HokieBob
Nov 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM ET
91HokieBob
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11/10/25 10:27 AM ET
Here's my take on that-
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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11/10/25 11:27 AM ET
Would it be safe to say or maybe IMO the ACC
-- 91HokieBob
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM ET
91HokieBob
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11/10/25 11:58 AM ET
Sorry, maybe not revenue, but this post by @QCP last week showing Big XII
-- 91HokieBob
Nov 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM ET
91HokieBob
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11/10/25 12:32 PM ET
I think you're spot on about the ACC looking more like the Big East.
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Nov 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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11/10/25 12:04 PM ET
The only way the B12 becomes attractive to any ACC
-- Big12 guy
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM ET
Big12 guy
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11/10/25 11:51 AM ET
I think if it happens, it will just happen. The impetus will be-
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Nov 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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11/10/25 12:09 PM ET
I don't think so. The ACC could lose Clemson and FSU, and remain
-- Big12 guy
Nov 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM ET
Big12 guy
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11/10/25 12:16 PM ET
Less than zero chance that ND continues its partnership if FSU/Clemson go.
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Nov 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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11/10/25 12:22 PM ET
I agree with both you and 2hhoop3, **
-- Big12 guy
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM ET
Big12 guy
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11/10/25 11:45 AM ET