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They are going to have the same issues

if they keep expanding. I believe at some point those conferences will implode. It may take a while, but the differences will eventually rise to a level where they become too burdensome.
Posted: 12/07/2023 at 01:31 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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Look, I know i ruffle the feathers of some here with the "Locked on B12"
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 12:22 PM ET
why not?
MrBayAreaHokie • 12/09/23 06:15 PM ET
Most likely "merger" will be like this.
Truthahn • 12/08/23 01:37 PM ET
There are creative ways for the two conferences to work together
Marooned • 12/07/23 10:05 PM ET
If they merge which commissioner is giving up his power?**
HokiesACC2004 • 12/07/23 07:41 PM ET
B12 commissioner has done the better job navigating the current mess.**
wwhokie1 • 12/11/23 01:27 PM ET
Yormark.......
2hhoop3 • 12/07/23 09:24 PM ET
From my point of view, it doesn't matter. Maybe we get a new one. **
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 08:03 PM ET
Whichever one loses in a game of Russian roulette.**
VTHokie2000 • 12/07/23 08:02 PM ET
Well the ACC has the whole East Coast and 2 schools in California
HOO86 • 12/07/23 06:53 PM ET
Geographically, I'd consider a trade.
Truthahn • 12/09/23 09:08 AM ET
The fact that we are even discussing it is ridiculous. But it seems to be
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 06:59 PM ET
It's like having Marvin Gardens and fighting for Baltic Avenue...
jesuisvtguy • 12/07/23 06:46 PM ET
kicking out the bottom teams would be the only way this works, and then
wwhokie1 • 12/11/23 01:26 PM ET
I like it. Take the best. Kick the rest.**
VT ChemE 1986 • 12/07/23 10:24 PM ET
Maybe, but what is the alternative? There was some really competitive fun
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 06:58 PM ET
There aren't enough worthy teams among the 2 conferences to "compete" with
NokieHokie • 12/07/23 04:59 PM ET
They would dominate basketball, and they could most definitely compete
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 05:51 PM ET
Found nothing.....
2hhoop3 • 12/07/23 04:37 PM ET
I appreciate the well thought out response. **
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 05:59 PM ET
Instead of a merger, wouldn't an association be a better solution?
EDGEMAN • 12/07/23 02:27 PM ET
And maybe get a common TV contract.
Truthahn • 12/09/23 09:09 AM ET
Maybe divide it up into 5 team divisions? Then have
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 02:37 PM ET
How would you propose the five team pods be set up?**
Millpoint • 12/07/23 04:01 PM ET
By geography. **
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 04:06 PM ET
It is likely there will be some regions that have more than 5 teams.
VTHokie2000 • 12/07/23 04:54 PM ET
That's getting pretty far in the weeds, but it wouldn't be that difficult.
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 05:58 PM ET
Not really given the fact that the ACC has 2 VA schools and 4 NC schools
VTHokie2000 • 12/07/23 07:46 PM ET
As a VT fan, who would you want? **
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 08:04 PM ET
The division with FSU, Miami, Clemson, and WVU. :-)
VTHokie2000 • 12/07/23 08:16 PM ET
A realistic regional pod? Knew you would want Miami. Not sure you
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 08:19 PM ET
That is a realistic regional pod considering that the Southeast Pod
VTHokie2000 • 12/07/23 08:36 PM ET
Isn't Central Florida in the Big 12 now? Would make 5 in the Southern POD
MVIII • 12/08/23 02:10 PM ET
Yes, it could assuming Clemson, FSU, and Miami were still members of the
VTHokie2000 • 12/08/23 02:57 PM ET
All that is true, but with only 4 games in your pod, couldn't
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 08:47 PM ET
If the conference/league went to a multi-pod format, then it would likely
VTHokie2000 • 12/07/23 09:19 PM ET
A merger between the ACC & Big 12 would probably result in
RJHokie • 12/07/23 01:00 PM ET
This would definitely be a "major" disaster, if it ever occurred !**
FLKEYSHOKIE • 12/09/23 06:29 PM ET
Fair, but how is that different from the P2 forming their own league? **
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 01:06 PM ET
They are going to have the same issues ◄
RJHokie • 12/07/23 01:31 PM ET
I'm interested in how UTEX meshes with the SEC culture.
Atlee Hokie • 12/07/23 01:49 PM ET
Agree. It’s going to quite interesting. **
RJHokie • 12/07/23 03:34 PM ET
Texas will ruin that conference, like every other conference they have been**
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 02:38 PM ET
If they try throwing their weight around, they'll be told to...
EDGEMAN • 12/07/23 02:26 PM ET
Yeah, send them to Jerry Falwell for corner instructions. **
RJHokie • 12/07/23 03:35 PM ET
ISWYDT**
No_Limit_Hokie • 12/07/23 03:49 PM ET
He is thinking long term to what I think is coming
Hokie12thman • 12/07/23 12:55 PM ET
Say the ACC takes over the B12. It seems to me that there would be
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 01:03 PM ET
This brings up a "Locked on" question. I listen the Locked on Bengals every
VTBAMA • 12/07/23 12:34 PM ET
I listen to the ACC version.
Truthahn • 12/08/23 01:41 PM ET
I don't listen that often, but with the NCAA coming out with
Big12 guy • 12/07/23 12:50 PM ET