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I'm not foreclosing other options

My view is that there are probably no more than three to seven schools not named Notre Dame that have a chance at a ticket to the SEC or B1G, that about half of them are out west, in a region those conferences don't have covered, and that Tech's chances of getting one of the few slots available for eastern or midwestern schools is probably less than 50/50 given that Clemson, FSU and UNC are all available. The smart play is, as you say, to explore all options. The second best option (given that the B1G is option 1 and the SEC is option 1A) is a new conference with the best remaining brands, not a watered down ACC that will likely include BC, Syracuse, Wake, Duke and schools like UCF that the high and mighty of the ACC would have laughed at 15 years ago.
Posted: 07/13/2022 at 01:09 PM ET
(In response to this post by hokieone)

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Tech's best strategy is to help shape an entirely new conference
Tailgate Guru • 07/12/22 12:35 PM ET
Wow. Disagree completely. I don't see where that improves the financial
133743Hokie • 07/13/22 10:44 AM ET
I'm not concerned about the current ACC beyond the end of the GOR
Tailgate Guru • 07/13/22 12:45 PM ET
No to pac12 additions. ATLANTIC coast conference. I don’t care if it’s OU
3TechFanz • 07/13/22 07:45 AM ET
That's assuming football still matters then
WestyHokie • 07/12/22 07:05 PM ET
When in the last 20 years, if ever, has VT been proactive or
133193Hokie • 07/12/22 07:02 PM ET
Tech’s best strategy is to start dumping money into football
hokieZ71 • 07/12/22 06:44 PM ET
Miami's past not as checkered as Louisville's or Baylor's?**
ONELLY • 07/12/22 06:43 PM ET
Not gonna compete with SEC . Will just be another next tier conference **
133743Hokie • 07/12/22 05:42 PM ET
Yes. This is the "Medium Tier" I discussed below
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/12/22 05:31 PM ET
ACC can be tier 2 by itself. No need to join with other remnants **
133743Hokie • 07/12/22 05:44 PM ET
The ACC might be the tallest midget
Tailgate Guru • 07/13/22 12:50 PM ET
True**
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/12/22 05:53 PM ET
My dream conference would never happen but here is my 16 team conference
OrlandoHokie • 07/12/22 05:25 PM ET
What I like about this idea is that it attacks the P2's weakness.
Maroon Baboon • 07/12/22 04:27 PM ET
Those 16 would make for a solid football conference.
Old Line Hokie • 07/12/22 04:01 PM ET
I love the idea behind this
hokieone • 07/12/22 03:35 PM ET
Hurt feelings didn't stop USC, UCLA, OU, Texas, or others dating back to VT**
Tailgate Guru • 07/12/22 04:01 PM ET
No, but they had explored all options in their situations
hokieone • 07/12/22 04:49 PM ET
I'm not foreclosing other options ◄
Tailgate Guru • 07/13/22 01:09 PM ET
great post, i agree
VaPoly07 • 07/12/22 01:38 PM ET
Not to mention travel expenses will be through the roof.**
EDGEMAN • 07/12/22 02:00 PM ET
Expenses have to be managed
Tailgate Guru • 07/12/22 03:23 PM ET
should have written "anytime soon" - edit function not working**
Tailgate Guru • 07/12/22 12:39 PM ET
Great post. Assuming the SEC/B1G do not add anyone, you end up with 48-55
hokie4ever • 07/12/22 01:15 PM ET
I don't want any part of some of those schools
Tailgate Guru • 07/12/22 03:21 PM ET
Please elaborate…
Marooned • 07/13/22 12:10 AM ET
Baylor gonna Baylor
Tailgate Guru • 07/13/22 01:13 PM ET
Scott Drew has been at BU for a long time
Marooned • 07/13/22 02:04 PM ET
Yep; wonder how he does it?**
Tailgate Guru • 07/13/22 05:01 PM ET
Under a microscope
Marooned • 07/13/22 11:28 PM ET
I take it you are a Baylor fan
Tailgate Guru • 07/14/22 10:46 AM ET
And, you play your ACC or PCC member schools but play two crossover
hokie4ever • 07/12/22 02:45 PM ET