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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

The problem with that plan is the same thing that led the ACC to its

current situation; GOR. Given the existence of conference networks, what will be their content during football season particularly if they don't sponsor football? Also, there is the issue of trying to determine the "value" of the "football conferences" vs. "non-football conferences."
Posted: 09/27/2024 at 07:16 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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McMurphy: Mountain West interested in NIU and Toledo
HOO86 • 09/27/24 11:46 AM ET
The thing about MAC schools is that they like being MAC schools
PadrosWindup • 09/27/24 06:29 PM ET
When there were about 100 FBS schools, you were correct. The fact
Big12 guy • 09/27/24 07:47 PM ET
The MAC actually makes sense geographically AND has a pretty good
Tuckahokie • 09/27/24 03:59 PM ET
Bravo for considering them as football only members. That's what's needed
HokieAl • 09/27/24 12:34 PM ET
I have the same thoughts. regional conferences for all
Big12 guy • 09/27/24 12:39 PM ET
The problem with that plan is the same thing that led the ACC to its ◄
VTHokie2000 • 09/27/24 07:16 PM ET
Anti trust and revenue sharing would fix that in a heartbeat. **
Big12 guy • 09/27/24 07:49 PM ET
Contractually funding received from the football contract may not be used
VTHokie2000 • 09/27/24 08:05 PM ET
Olympic Sports is where the ACC and B12 should cooperate like you mentioned
Stech • 09/27/24 01:51 PM ET
I have no idea why we don’t play more often in Olympic sports?
Millpoint • 09/27/24 03:12 PM ET
It really makes no sense, at least 1 basketball game a year, & other sports
Stech • 09/29/24 03:22 PM ET
Baseball too**
Millpoint • 09/29/24 04:24 PM ET
Yep, all of the sports..**
Stech • 09/29/24 05:23 PM ET
It could open up the Dakota's and Montana's to move up
Big12 guy • 09/27/24 12:16 PM ET
@Big12 guy, Toledo in the Conference Realignment conversation now.
Stech • 09/27/24 12:01 PM ET
It was only a matter of time before the MAC was included. My
Big12 guy • 09/27/24 12:03 PM ET
I’ll do it w/ you & we can argue even if we agree, people love a fight! 🤣**
Stech • 09/27/24 12:23 PM ET
Point, counter point? We could certainly have some
Big12 guy • 09/27/24 12:31 PM ET
A model for discussion
mancunian • 09/27/24 01:32 PM ET
We don’t need 2 be kept honest, but th 3rd point of view will help ratings!
Stech • 09/27/24 12:43 PM ET
A little seed money Will? **
Big12 guy • 09/27/24 12:46 PM ET
We could call in, no money needed, I have a basement 🤣**
Stech • 09/27/24 01:40 PM ET