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Too much duplication for the SEC.

They only want four of us, mostly to block the B10 IMO, so I think they will wait out the next 8-9 years as is. But they can get them then, IMO. If the B10 wants the best of the ACC, they have to take eight now. I'd take VT, UVa, NC State, UNC, Clemson, GT, FSU and Miami. Those eight are 90% of the ACC TV contract, and they bring five big football states into the B10 Network. The SEC can't do much with what is left. Duke might be the next most attractive, and UNC might insist upon them, but that would logically leave NC State out. The SEC would pick them up, so that is risky to the B1G. It would suck to have them turn into a winner SEC team at that point. I think UNC would allow NC State over Duke. Or the B1G might be able to convince ND to be the eighth team, but I think ND will not vote to break up the ACC. They would literally be the one to put the knife in at that point. That would likely leave us out, but I think the SEC would pick us up at that point, maybe with WVU or OK State. That is also risky to the B1G. What if we turn into an SEC winner? UVa would fight that I feel. I don't think the B10 would take Louisville over VT because of academics. Plus it leaves VT for the SEC. Too risky. Pitt would not be picked over us, because Penn State probably doesn't want them. And the point of this is to thwart the SEC. Leaving VT behind just gives us to the SEC. A big risk. They would be smarter to take all eight ASAP, forcing ND in as the next team, I guess with Stanford, or Washington, if they are collecting states still at that point.
Posted: 08/05/2022 at 08:31 PM ET
(In response to this post by Maroon Baboon)

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LoveSports • 08/05/22 12:00 PM ET
The SEC will not take both F$U and scUM. Maybe neither. **
Maroon Unit • 08/05/22 05:50 PM ET
I think the biggest danger is NFL moving into Saturday
HOO86 • 08/05/22 05:29 PM ET
You have nothing to worry about because if the NFL tried to do that, then
VTHokie2000 • 08/05/22 09:54 PM ET
That's what I keep thinking about
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 09:18 PM ET
See my post above or look up the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961**
VTHokie2000 • 08/05/22 09:55 PM ET
Maybe......
2hhoop3 • 08/05/22 09:27 PM ET
As long as the NFL continues to violate antitrust laws, then you will never
VTHokie2000 • 08/05/22 10:00 PM ET
College Football broke an unwritten rule by going to Friday nights.
Maroon Baboon • 08/05/22 06:07 PM ET
IMO, a college football game does not affect HS attendance.
Atlee Hokie • 08/08/22 09:15 PM ET
Except the NFL isn't being respectful for that reason. The NFL knows it
VTHokie2000 • 08/05/22 10:07 PM ET
You are right.......
2hhoop3 • 08/05/22 05:42 PM ET
I already hate the fact that College Football has leaked into Friday Nights
Maroon Baboon • 08/05/22 03:15 PM ET
NFL can't legally televise games on Friday & Saturday.**
Atlee Hokie • 08/08/22 09:20 PM ET
When you’re bored on a random Tuesday in October/Nov
mancunian • 08/05/22 03:49 PM ET
And I am here for it. #MACtion**
Maroon Baboon • 08/05/22 03:50 PM ET
Dan should probably.......
2hhoop3 • 08/05/22 12:51 PM ET
Can't see that anytime soon.
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 12:16 PM ET
I think the B10's only move is to try for the 8 ACC teams en masse
Truthahn • 08/05/22 12:53 PM ET
I bet you Big 10 knows the schools close to AAU membership
LocalExperts • 08/06/22 05:56 PM ET
That's the move The ACC needs, but...
33laszlo99 • 08/06/22 10:21 AM ET
It is also a danger to the B10.
Truthahn • 08/06/22 11:13 AM ET
I've let this idea cook a little more and I think the issue is very simple
33laszlo99 • 08/06/22 06:42 PM ET
SEC or B1G: which would be best situated to offer ACC 8 spots en masse?
Maroon Baboon • 08/05/22 03:49 PM ET
Too much duplication for the SEC. ◄
Truthahn • 08/05/22 08:31 PM ET
Our football is not under the ACC gor
goldendomer • 08/05/22 12:18 PM ET
I think that Notre Dame will wait a while to allow the cost to come down.
HOO86 • 08/05/22 05:31 PM ET
I'm bullish on Notre Dame and I think they will bet on themselves.
Maroon Baboon • 08/05/22 06:15 PM ET
Definitely understand that.
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 12:44 PM ET
Probably $15M a year now for non football media rights. If they go B1G it
133743Hokie • 08/05/22 03:48 PM ET
It's enough of a hinderance ND won't leave now. Especially with new NBC $$
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 03:52 PM ET
True, break up of the ACC has to be large, not sure if 50% or 75%, large
Stech • 08/05/22 01:00 PM ET
I’m thinking 2/3 might be the thing
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 02:34 PM ET
It's 75% to add language to the ByLaws on Dissolution
HOO86 • 08/05/22 05:25 PM ET
Pretty sure ND would count
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 10:32 PM ET
NC State may have more value than Tech right now...
Old Line Hokie • 08/05/22 03:24 PM ET
State hasn't eon a conference championship since 1979
LocalExperts • 08/06/22 05:54 PM ET
What's worth more.....
2hhoop3 • 08/06/22 06:25 PM ET
They dont..**
Hokie83 • 08/06/22 07:27 AM ET
NC State has nothing near the following of UNC in the state of NC.
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 03:28 PM ET
NC State has more potential.
Old Line Hokie • 08/05/22 04:21 PM ET
Oh gosh. NCST and aTm. I'll stop there.**
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 04:39 PM ET
North Carolina State is a sleeping giant.
Old Line Hokie • 08/05/22 06:30 PM ET
No offense but they will never be a Ohio State and
Hokie83 • 08/06/22 08:46 AM ET
I love Tech and think it's a good school ....
Old Line Hokie • 08/06/22 03:53 PM ET
Even if VT could switch locations with UVA, the switch would still give VT
VTHokie2000 • 08/06/22 09:03 PM ET
Maybe, but no one seems to know and you are betting a lot of $$ w/o knowing**
Stech • 08/05/22 02:44 PM ET
I'm not betting any money.
hokieZ71 • 08/05/22 02:51 PM ET
Yeah I meant the Presidents of the U's, seems like a long shot to me too.
Stech • 08/05/22 02:57 PM ET
I doubt 11 ACC schools would leave at the same time to break up the ...
Old Line Hokie • 08/05/22 01:19 PM ET
I don't see Tech being left out, I think if UVA & UNC leave, they go to B1G
Stech • 08/05/22 02:37 PM ET
college football on Sunday would be a big fat loser. Ratings would be bad**
HokieToph • 08/05/22 12:14 PM ET
he didn't mean they'd play on Sunday. He meant that NBC would have an
reestuart • 08/05/22 02:00 PM ET
"Back to back B1G and NFL games in prime time TV on Saturdays and Sundays
Maroon Baboon • 08/05/22 03:29 PM ET
Per @VTHokie2000 NFL can not televise games during ...
Atlee Hokie • 08/08/22 09:25 PM ET
nah, that's not what he meant. He was specifically talking about NBC who
reestuart • 08/05/22 03:44 PM ET
That just tells you how out of touch these television executives are...
Old Line Hokie • 08/05/22 01:13 PM ET
We could adopt the old USFL scheduling model
Truthahn • 08/06/22 09:01 AM ET
Any idea how often a team had to play a Monday night game and then play a
VTHokie2000 • 08/06/22 09:05 PM ET
I thought the idea was....
TerryD • 08/05/22 01:33 PM ET
yep. That's exactly what he meant/said.**
reestuart • 08/05/22 03:00 PM ET
You might be right, but he sure said it in a confusing way, hard to tell
Stech • 08/05/22 02:41 PM ET
You're right. Fox already has that. **
Old Line Hokie • 08/05/22 02:13 PM ET