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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.
Posted: 11/10/2025 at 02:28 PM ET
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Why *leave? Media money is restricted, big donor NIL $ is not. SMU 0 media$
Stech 11/09/25 07:49 AM ET
Several reasons, none of which are strictly about money:
Baltimore_Hokie 11/10/25 09:52 AM ET
Some good points, but Vandy and SMU paradigm shift is significant, the big
Stech 11/10/25 02:28 PM ET
I'm not sure what "paradigm shift" you're talking about here.
Baltimore_Hokie 11/10/25 03:28 PM ET
SMU made the playoff last year, Vandy beat Bama last year, UVA remarkable
Stech 11/10/25 07:16 PM ET
SMU made the playoff last year, Vandy has beaten Bama and other SEC teams
Stech 11/10/25 04:57 PM ET
Sorry, I must have missed the part where I was disrespectful to you.
Baltimore_Hokie 11/11/25 09:29 AM ET
These private Schools have a simply easier process
1947Sunbowl 11/10/25 02:50 PM ET
What are you trying to say?......
2hhoop3 11/10/25 03:15 PM ET
6a. Best players want to WIN and win Championships. **
91HokieBob 11/10/25 10:27 AM ET
All valid points.....
2hhoop3 11/10/25 10:13 AM ET
Here's my take on that-
Baltimore_Hokie 11/10/25 11:27 AM ET
You might be right,......
2hhoop3 11/10/25 11:46 AM ET
Would it be safe to say or maybe IMO the ACC
91HokieBob 11/10/25 11:58 AM ET
I do not think.....
2hhoop3 11/10/25 12:22 PM ET
Sorry, maybe not revenue, but this post by @QCP last week showing Big XII
91HokieBob 11/10/25 12:32 PM ET
I do not dispute that.....
2hhoop3 11/10/25 01:17 PM ET
I think you're spot on about the ACC looking more like the Big East.
Baltimore_Hokie 11/10/25 12:04 PM ET
The only way the B12 becomes attractive to any ACC
Big12 guy 11/10/25 11:51 AM ET
I think if it happens, it will just happen. The impetus will be-
Baltimore_Hokie 11/10/25 12:09 PM ET
I don't think so. The ACC could lose Clemson and FSU, and remain
Big12 guy 11/10/25 12:16 PM ET
Less than zero chance that ND continues its partnership if FSU/Clemson go.
Baltimore_Hokie 11/10/25 12:22 PM ET
I agree with both you and 2hhoop3, **
Big12 guy 11/10/25 11:45 AM ET