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33laszlo99

I wondered how long it would take for someone to reference The Alliance.

It is similar to the Alliance in one respect: People imagine all manner of intentions, purposes, and agreements that don't exist. The ACC, B1G, and PAC formed a voting bloc in the CFP to prevent ESPN from getting an extension of the playoff TV contract. The Alliance was their cover for meeting and discussing that. While there is much for the P2 to discuss about the NCAA, NIL, realignment, and on and on... I am cynical enough to believe that these two, who still compete with each other in every way, might be colluding on a couple of expensive developments. They may be working-out the careful, non-competitive dismantling of a certain Eastern conference. Perhaps they have seen a need to install silent signaling system to set a ceiling on NIL total expenditures. These are subjects they would not discuss openly, but which need their attention.
Posted: 02/02/2024 at 04:33 PM ET
(In response to this post by Old Line Hokie)

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SEC & Big10 starting the process. What do you think this means?**
bburgnative • 02/02/24 12:54 PM ET
Greg Sankey is saying it was his idea.
HOO86 • 02/07/24 06:24 PM ET
Next step in the process that many have seen for years, but others refuse
133193Hokie • 02/04/24 10:23 AM ET
Means we will be left in a Metro-like ACC. **
3TechFanz • 02/04/24 08:35 AM ET
Probably deciding how to slice up the ACC
EDGEMAN • 02/03/24 10:31 PM ET
They don’t need to do a thing to the ACC.**
hokieZ71 • 02/04/24 07:37 PM ET
They are deciding who takes what schools**
EDGEMAN • 02/04/24 08:33 PM ET
Precisely the process that is involved !**
FLKEYSHOKIE • 02/04/24 08:36 PM ET
it means that nothing will change unless those two are on board w/ it
daveinop • 02/03/24 01:23 PM ET
B1G-SEC will have 34 schools. XII-ACC will have 33 + ND
obguthr • 02/03/24 08:11 AM ET
Voting advantage won't matter. The SEC and B1G will determine if anyone
Maroon Baboon • 02/03/24 02:55 PM ET
You mean espn and fox **
3TechFanz • 02/04/24 08:44 AM ET
The head of the two families to decide on territories and not start a war
manassashoo • 02/02/24 05:20 PM ET
the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact of 1939 is what I was thinking.
Maroon Baboon • 02/02/24 08:05 PM ET
Note to SEC
obguthr • 02/02/24 03:33 PM ET
The SEC is already in bed with Texas.**
Maroon Baboon • 02/03/24 02:52 PM ET
What's the difference?
HokiesACC2004 • 02/03/24 07:57 AM ET
Could mean a variety of things.......
2hhoop3 • 02/02/24 02:36 PM ET
Packer asked UNC's AD about today's news and ...
Old Line Hokie • 02/02/24 06:47 PM ET
The SEC is pissed about the stuff from last year and thus the ACC was
VTMONEY94 • 02/02/24 11:43 PM ET
Sankey started the dominos that led to PAC12 demise
HOO86 • 02/03/24 02:06 PM ET
how far back to you want to go - the ACC caused the collapse of the BigE**
133193Hokie • 02/04/24 01:01 PM ET
The Big East didn't collapse. It's name is now The American.
HOO86 • 02/19/24 04:09 PM ET
The BE caused the collapse of the BE. Too married to basketball schools of
IB4TECH • 02/05/24 11:16 AM ET
you can go back even further than that... the metro!**
Windows NT • 02/05/24 11:13 AM ET
What stuff from last year? Refresh my memory**
mancunian • 02/03/24 10:46 AM ET
Probably referring to the “historic alliance”**
hokieball • 02/03/24 04:51 PM ET
F the SEC and ......
2hhoop3 • 02/02/24 11:54 PM ET
Oh, I totally agree. That conference has absolutely ruined college sports
VTMONEY94 • 02/02/24 11:56 PM ET
I dont get all the SEC hate. They are at least up front and "honest" about
133193Hokie • 02/04/24 10:31 AM ET
Yes. Technically, we rebuked them in 2011. Here's the problem. We could
TDVick • 02/05/24 11:11 PM ET
It would be enjoyable......
2hhoop3 • 02/03/24 12:00 AM ET
No doubt. I do think anti trust issues will rear its head
VTMONEY94 • 02/03/24 12:02 AM ET
Remember when the B1G/PAC/ACC excluded the B12 from "the alliance"?
Maroon Baboon • 02/02/24 05:00 PM ET
Or maybe the B12 was smart enough to not fall for it ….**
133193Hokie • 02/04/24 09:26 PM ET
I don't think they were. I just think the other three conferences were
Maroon Baboon • 02/04/24 10:10 PM ET
Yeah at a minimum at the kids table. but probably worse, no table at all.
Stech • 02/02/24 04:13 PM ET
haha goodbye NCAA
HokieAl • 02/02/24 02:30 PM ET
I doubt it. Don't think they want all the headache. I do think anti-trust
VTMONEY94 • 02/02/24 11:41 PM ET
Bookmark this post. This is exactly what this group is going to plan out**
Captain Hokie • 02/02/24 08:58 PM ET
Even if the Big Ten and/or SEC decide to form their own association, it is
VTHokie2000 • 02/02/24 03:47 PM ET
Sounds like the first step to a P-1 to me.**
Stech • 02/02/24 01:16 PM ET
P5 to P2 to P1
VTCALS72 • 02/03/24 10:19 AM ET
The media folks do not want to negotiate 32 separate contracts with indy
33laszlo99 • 02/03/24 08:41 PM ET
All valid points......
2hhoop3 • 02/03/24 09:47 PM ET
Right, it will be self-selection. We may see this kind of decision in two
33laszlo99 • 02/03/24 10:06 PM ET
How do you know that the media's biggest gripe
VTCALS72 • 02/03/24 09:16 PM ET
I've never seen a media deal for a college FB conference. But what the
33laszlo99 • 02/03/24 10:00 PM ET
Maybe the Big 10-SEC Alliance will be as successful as ...
Old Line Hokie • 02/02/24 02:23 PM ET
I wondered how long it would take for someone to reference The Alliance. ◄
33laszlo99 • 02/02/24 04:33 PM ET
Ha ha, they have blue print of,
Stech • 02/02/24 04:10 PM ET
their #1 priority is to screw everyone not in the SEC or B1G
ren_hoek • 02/02/24 12:57 PM ET
How fun would it be for the SEC to grab PSU, OSU and Mich now.
Truthahn • 02/06/24 12:04 PM ET
Similar here. I know ESPN and Fox thinks I am just an outlier but
HouClone • 02/03/24 04:37 AM ET
I did that years ago with the NBA but it didn't matter. The NBA gets worse
VTCALS72 • 02/03/24 10:20 AM ET
Me Too.
HOO86 • 02/03/24 11:53 AM ET