Interesting, I never thought UVA was a cultural fit for the SEC unless they
took both North Carolina and Virginia schools. UVA and UNC Olympic sports would go even higher in the B1G. They get a lot of Athletes and students from up north.
** Edited by Stech at 1/24/2026, 6:37:34 PM
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The BIG position was actually mentioned in interviews last year
-- HokieAl
Jan 25, 2026 at 11:49 AM ET
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01/25/26 11:49 AM ET
True. Petitti was very transparent.
-- RandomAsianGuy
Jan 26, 2026 at 08:37 AM ET
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01/26/26 08:37 AM ET
In comparison, the SEC is much more self serving IMHO
-- HokieAl
Jan 25, 2026 at 11:56 AM ET
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01/25/26 11:56 AM ET
Can you explain in more detail how different
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jan 24, 2026 at 02:43 PM ET
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01/24/26 02:43 PM ET
Good stuff. Thanks. So it is really more about the
-- VT ChemE 1986
Jan 25, 2026 at 03:32 PM ET
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01/25/26 03:32 PM ET
Next move? - Steal UVA and UNCheat to destabilize the ACC even more. **
-- Lakeridgehokie
Jan 24, 2026 at 02:03 PM ET
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01/24/26 02:03 PM ET
VT podcast with big booster said UNC already has setaside funds for B1G
-- Sunsetunderground
Jan 24, 2026 at 04:33 PM ET
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01/24/26 04:33 PM ET
UNC to B1G would actually be good for VT in a roundabout way if the goal is
-- Maroon Baboon
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET
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01/25/26 12:35 PM ET
If the B1G took UMd, they will have no problem taking UVa. Especially if
-- Maroon Baboon
Jan 27, 2026 at 05:44 PM ET
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01/27/26 05:44 PM ET
Interesting, I never thought UVA was a cultural fit for the SEC unless they
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-- Stech
Jan 24, 2026 at 06:36 PM ET
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01/24/26 06:36 PM ET
UVa and UNC to me check the Big Ten boxes…
-- Calamitous
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
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01/24/26 11:04 PM ET
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Comparing enrollment is sort of easy. Comparing alumni is not
-- HokieAl
Jan 25, 2026 at 02:30 PM ET
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01/25/26 02:30 PM ET
The B1G has a bunch of big land grants**
-- Pylons
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:37 PM ET
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01/24/26 11:37 PM ET
"Flagship" is meaningless...in a given state, people often
-- Pylons
Jan 25, 2026 at 09:47 AM ET
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01/25/26 09:47 AM ET
Their AAU thing is snobby but they still use it as a basis…
-- Calamitous
Jan 26, 2026 at 12:13 AM ET
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01/26/26 12:13 AM ET
It comes down to money. Which
-- Big12 guy
Jan 25, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
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01/25/26 10:20 AM ET
Falling behind is the only motivator I see.
-- Truthahn
Jan 25, 2026 at 05:56 PM ET
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