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HokieToph
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I'm with you. I think there is an antiquated media bias that thinks Miami

is some huge "must have" school. I think the SEC would be fine to take FSU which fits the SEC model to a 'T' and let Miami die on the vine. With the 2 biggest fanbases in the state. Miami would become irrelevant entirely. The BIG wouldn't care much either. There is nothing about Miami and/or Florida that makes them a good fit for the BIG. It's a big TV market, but the U isn't a big draw in that market. The SEC has always understood what drives college football ... passionate fans and rivalries. One supports the other. You don't need to worry about specific media markets if you have a whole freaking state interested in your product. If the SEC has any futher targets, Miami ain't one of them. It'd be Clemson, FSU, UNC, VT, NCSU, and GT/UVa in that order because those additions would create instant rivalries that carry passionate fan bases in football.
Posted: 08/08/2022 at 10:19 AM ET
(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

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People are factoring VT into this as if we would be playing in the Coastal.
BBBDatVT_ • 08/07/22 06:50 PM ET
Well networks like espn fox would pull back
Mercury • 08/08/22 07:13 AM ET
I think the B10 invites eight of us soon.
Truthahn • 08/07/22 08:47 PM ET
actually think u hit something
Mercury • 08/08/22 08:09 AM ET
I assume that breakup would be like the end of the Metro conference
Truthahn • 08/08/22 12:11 PM ET
??? for you
MrFantastic! • 08/08/22 08:28 AM ET
NCAA created 1AA in the late 70s.
mancunian • 08/08/22 10:09 AM ET
So ESPN will allow their properties to FOX? NOTTA**
MrFantastic! • 08/08/22 07:32 AM ET
if all 14 together go
Mercury • 08/08/22 08:11 AM ET
I can't see Wake, BC nor CUSE in SEC. But who knows.**
MrFantastic! • 08/08/22 08:22 AM ET
West Virginia joins the Ivy League before that happens**
obguthr • 08/08/22 10:45 AM ET
They need to find landing spots for 8 ACC teams if they are going to go
TDVick • 08/08/22 12:42 AM ET
I think SEC gobbles up FSU, Miami, Clemson, GT?, and 1 each of NC and Va.
BBBDatVT_ • 08/07/22 11:57 PM ET
SEC has no interest in GT.**
133193Hokie • 08/08/22 11:14 AM ET
Once again, I just don't see Miami as a "hot commodity"
EDGEMAN • 08/08/22 08:16 AM ET
ESPN can sell the crap out of most SEC vs Miami matchups. I Think Miami is
133193Hokie • 08/08/22 11:16 AM ET
I'm with you. I think there is an antiquated media bias that thinks Miami ◄
HokieToph • 08/08/22 10:19 AM ET
the U is always talked about. **
MrFantastic! • 08/08/22 08:25 AM ET
Have to wonder if that's just a disinformation campaign to hide...
EDGEMAN • 08/08/22 08:48 AM ET
Will never happen, they will add West Coast first to join with USC/UCLA.**
wwhokie1 • 08/07/22 09:52 PM ET
I agree...
MrFantastic! • 08/08/22 06:53 AM ET
Us joining the NFC east is more likely than anything you said.**
Maroon Effect • 08/07/22 07:06 PM ET
Easier to win than the SEC**
WestyHokie • 08/08/22 09:31 AM ET
What's your prediction? VT's left out? If not, what's your division setup?
BBBDatVT_ • 08/08/22 12:48 AM ET
So, what’s your prediction? Bring it. **
BBBDatVT_ • 08/07/22 08:24 PM ET
So, VT has no chance at the B1G or SEC? Wanna bet?
BBBDatVT_ • 08/07/22 07:07 PM ET
It depends if the B1G & SEC go beyond 20.
Old Line Hokie • 08/07/22 07:22 PM ET
If all of those teams come from the ACC, we are definitely in.
Truthahn • 08/07/22 08:29 PM ET
Somewhat agreed. I think the new B1G and SEC are both over 20.
BBBDatVT_ • 08/07/22 07:26 PM ET
There is a huge gap between not being part of the P2 and being relegated
133743Hokie • 08/07/22 08:24 PM ET
Not when the B1G and SEC become pro leagues.
BBBDatVT_ • 08/08/22 12:49 AM ET
We will be much closer to the Mac than SEC. Zero chance at a title.
BBBDatVT_ • 08/07/22 08:28 PM ET