(and the presidents of the conference Universities to some extent) have NO gameplan whatsoever. The incompetence is baffling and infuriating. Many moves could have been made by now, as well as with engagement from ESPN, to secure an ACC future that would have been strong! Years of passing on WVU and Cincinnati cost the league rivalries and new markets (especially Ohio). There were years of talk (when Swofford was still in charge) that Texas to the ACC was hot and heavy rumor. Who knows there because nothing really ever came of it...and again, ESPN, if they wanted, could have helped this to come about because of their ties to Texas and the LHN. Now opportunities exist with combinations of 4-6 PAC teams, SMU, Houston, Baylor, Tulane, UCF (not that this would bring any benefit because of already having FSU and Miami in the conference). This would open new markets for much needed revenue (Texas, Louisiana, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Utah). The main thing with all of this I don't quite understand is the reluctance (so it seems) from ESPN to build a stronger ACC, which would benefit them all around, and add new states, tv sets, advertising, etc....for a more secure future with agreements with their SEC & ACC properties? If the ACC/ESPN don't act at this moment in time, it sends a message that the network is willing to watch the ACC dissolve in a few years. Maybe they want the likes of Wake, Pitt, BC, Miami off their hands and off their payroll so to speak! We really are at a crossroads as a conference and watching our commissioner and conference leadership sit idly by is a statement in itself. Yes, those are crickets you hear and unfortunately they are growing louder and in unison! ** Edited by hoodat at 3/5/2023, 7:27:12 AM ** Edited by hoodat at 3/5/2023, 7:30:02 AM