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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

If this breakaway league has the financial support (and exposure) from the

networks, then it may be only a matter of time before the pro leagues publicly support it. Technically the NFL will be supporting it via its stake in ESPN. Heck it would not surprise me if the NFL ended up being the one standing behind the curtain pulling all the strings. A breakaway league would allow the NFL to get its minor league without the owners having to invest too much of their own capital to get it off the ground. If the NFL is able to figure out a way to turn this breakaway league into its minor league, then you have just created the blueprint for the other pro leagues to follow. Assuming they don't simply add the breakaway league to the existing minor league structure.
Posted: 09/26/2024 at 09:00 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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It appears that the SEC and Big 10 commissioners are currently meeting
Big12 guy • 09/26/24 01:20 PM ET
The Yalta Conference?
Sunsetunderground • 09/26/24 09:30 PM ET
Treaty of Tordesillas**
mancunian • 09/27/24 11:57 AM ET
Or Potsdam **
LeadingEdge • 09/26/24 11:51 PM ET
More like Wannsee**
Truthahn • 09/27/24 11:57 AM ET
Nice reference
DarylS • 09/26/24 10:47 PM ET
Not surprised they're meeting by themselves
EDGEMAN • 09/26/24 05:12 PM ET
I bet ND is POed they weren't invited...lol**
EDGEMAN • 09/26/24 05:13 PM ET
That's what happens when you choose to be independent. **
wwhokie1 • 09/27/24 11:10 AM ET
They have them Zoomed in 🤣🤣🤣**
Stech • 09/26/24 06:35 PM ET
Why would you find this "interesting". Of course this was/is going to
133193Hokie • 09/26/24 04:18 PM ET
I do not share the pessimism as some on this board. I was
Big12 guy • 09/26/24 06:07 PM ET
If this breakaway league has the financial support (and exposure) from the ◄
VTHokie2000 • 09/26/24 09:00 PM ET
The NFL already has its minor league, without spending a dime.
wwhokie1 • 09/27/24 11:17 AM ET
That changed though when the NFL decided to buy a stake in ESPN.
VTHokie2000 • 09/27/24 06:10 PM ET
You’re from a Blue Blood 🏀 1st school, that viewpoint is different, sorry
Stech • 09/26/24 06:42 PM ET
Keep in mind, that I am a Toledo Rocket as well. I'm used to disappointment**
Big12 guy • 09/26/24 08:14 PM ET
Haha!!🤣 **
Stech • 09/26/24 08:17 PM ET
And I will add - that there is no way that schools like UNC, UVA, Kansas
133193Hokie • 09/26/24 04:23 PM ET
My how the narrative has changed
obguthr • 09/27/24 08:56 AM ET
This 2024 football season is (was?) critical for showcasing a value
Maroon Unit • 09/26/24 05:45 PM ET
Agree, Pry "had" his chance, he, his OC and DC failed miserably so far !**
FLKEYSHOKIE • 09/26/24 06:53 PM ET
You think 1 year of a record, attendance and TV eyeballs is their priority?
Stech • 09/26/24 06:48 PM ET
I think people want evidence that Virginia Tech can do it without Beamer
wwhokie1 • 09/27/24 11:22 AM ET
They’re looking @ fan support a lot, we have not wavered n spite of results
Stech • 09/27/24 11:37 AM ET
Success on the field aside, VT has maintained their experience at
Big12 guy • 09/27/24 12:28 PM ET
Spot on, Whit you should read this post.**
Stech • 09/27/24 12:45 PM ET
This season needed to be the kickoff of a new VT relevancy instead of
Maroon Unit • 09/26/24 08:26 PM ET
Agree it’s an important year, but it’s not equivalent to 20 years, I’m not
Stech • 09/26/24 08:46 PM ET
Still don't understand the UVA love here.
EDGEMAN • 09/26/24 05:14 PM ET
National university that adds a semblance of academic integrity?**
CrystalCoveHokie • 09/26/24 05:25 PM ET
@Pylons time to chime in now 🤣**
Stech • 09/26/24 06:17 PM ET
Yep, everyone knows the way to enhance academics
Pylons • 09/26/24 10:27 PM ET
Did not help Stanford
wwhokie1 • 09/26/24 06:10 PM ET
Exactly, people keep moving their arguments, no consistency.**
Stech • 09/26/24 07:07 PM ET
USC/UCLA great academics, much larger schools, better football choices**
CrystalCoveHokie • 09/26/24 06:32 PM ET
Not comparing Stanford to USC/UCLA, but to UVA. But as you point out, they
wwhokie1 • 09/26/24 09:24 PM ET
How much larger is USC than Stanford?**
Stech • 09/26/24 07:04 PM ET
50k v 17k**
CrystalCoveHokie • 09/26/24 07:38 PM ET
Didn’t realize there was that much difference in size, USC is public school
Stech • 09/26/24 08:11 PM ET
FWIW USC has a satellite campus in Washington DC. I believe that was a
VTHokie2000 • 09/26/24 08:39 PM ET
Like Virginia Tech? The #1 university in Virginia (per the WSJ)**
EDGEMAN • 09/26/24 05:28 PM ET
Moved post
wwhokie1 • 09/26/24 06:09 PM ET
Unfortunately USNWR is golf standard of rankings…..
CrystalCoveHokie • 09/26/24 05:39 PM ET
World University Rankings are what most excite college presidents and bds
LeadingEdge • 09/26/24 11:54 PM ET
In terms of influencing prospective students and fundraising….USNWR…..
CrystalCoveHokie • 09/27/24 12:12 AM ET
Gold Standard in your opinion, but not everyone, that said UVA is a great
Stech • 09/26/24 07:15 PM ET
I believe all ratings are subjective and based on varying metrics…..
CrystalCoveHokie • 09/27/24 12:22 AM ET
I agree **
Stech • 09/27/24 09:07 AM ET
Would say the USNWR also uses questionable metrics...lol**
EDGEMAN • 09/26/24 05:58 PM ET
We are about to have an English soccer structure with no pro/rel
CobbCountyHokie • 09/26/24 04:05 PM ET
100% agree with every word of your post**
UVa 2002 • 09/26/24 09:40 PM ET
Still wonder if they will relegate a few schools out, like...
EDGEMAN • 09/26/24 05:15 PM ET
Nice list. VT has no hope after losing to two from the list
OneStarHokie • 09/26/24 05:25 PM ET
That's on Pry...lol**
EDGEMAN • 09/26/24 05:28 PM ET
All I know is that I will not watch any college football that does not
dallasvt • 09/26/24 03:47 PM ET
Never have and never will!**
OneStarHokie • 09/26/24 05:26 PM ET
I only watch football with Tech now.
EDGEMAN • 09/26/24 05:15 PM ET
It is not just.......
2hhoop3 • 09/26/24 03:07 PM ET
No other conferences matter in the grand scheme of things.
Lakeridgehokie • 09/26/24 03:00 PM ET
Get ahead of restraint of trade potential ruling & create the P1, timing is
Stech • 09/26/24 02:48 PM ET
The future of the P2 does not include other conferences, So why invite them
wwhokie1 • 09/26/24 01:33 PM ET
P2 might be dissolving too, combine them like the NFL & AFL did to P1, but
Stech • 09/26/24 02:54 PM ET
The other conferences are basically props at this point**
CrystalCoveHokie • 09/26/24 01:31 PM ET