I value the matchups but the conferences do not.

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HokieJay

As mentioned elsewhere in the string, recent and future expansion will be about Conference Network Revenue and not matchups or on field performance. Rutgers and Maryland to the B1G are two examples. Great matchups are good for ratings but TV market is the prime mover here.

Posted: 07/11/2022 at 11:30 PM ET

(In response to this post by LocalExperts)

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The SEC and the BIG have run the numbers… -- 76HokieSP Jul 11, 2022 at 06:19 PM ET

76HokieSP • 07/11/22 06:19 PM ET

Yes and no -- daveinop Jul 12, 2022 at 08:31 AM ET

daveinop • 07/12/22 08:31 AM ET

I might argue that Oklahoma is not worth $80M in TV revenue -- HokieJay Jul 11, 2022 at 08:46 PM ET

HokieJay • 07/11/22 08:46 PM ET

I believe VA's population is double OK's** -- hokieball Jul 11, 2022 at 10:58 PM ET

hokieball • 07/11/22 10:58 PM ET

How do you begin to compare… -- 76HokieSP Jul 11, 2022 at 09:03 PM ET

76HokieSP • 07/11/22 09:03 PM ET

I didn't. I compared each state's TV market... -- HokieJay Jul 11, 2022 at 11:26 PM ET

HokieJay • 07/11/22 11:26 PM ET

but if you you value the matchups -- LocalExperts Jul 11, 2022 at 08:59 PM ET

LocalExperts • 07/11/22 08:59 PM ET

I value the matchups but the conferences do not. ◄ -- HokieJay Jul 11, 2022 at 11:30 PM ET

HokieJay • 07/11/22 11:30 PM ET

Matchups and markets are not mutually exclusive. -- obguthr Jul 12, 2022 at 07:37 AM ET

obguthr • 07/12/22 07:37 AM ET

The ACC is secure for at least 10 years IMO. ND is the only one that can -- goldendomer Jul 11, 2022 at 07:33 PM ET

goldendomer • 07/11/22 07:33 PM ET