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First I’m not ND fan. I’m not really bothered by the expansion one way another. I am a true fan of the past . With of course VT in ACC. Or safe and sound.
All that being said. Why angst towards ND? They pushed for something to make their independent status(quasi as it is) stay in current way . Word is VT was one of three schools really desiring this. Maybe just Sands. Heck who knows . 11 others said yes.
Due to GOR the Mag 7 in reality was the 7 dwarfs. They had not much power . Speaking for VT only . There is no way the Hokies can leave . The enormity of the money would cripple.
When the time potentially comes for some to leave or the 7. Also having a viable acc left will not hurt. That’s what ND seeks(stay Indy. Home for other sports). A VT can see that and desire one two things .
1. Help protect those
2. Have a viable home if VT has not place to go(yes I know this is not the real desire)
I personally think in time the Acc will be this
West —. Stan, Cal, Rice, Smu , Tulane
East—— Duke, Wake, GT, USF, Navy
Northeast —- BC, Pitt, UConn, Army , Cuse
Notre Dame will be quasi but affiliated with.
VT be in prob BIG after AAU status . Which seemingly VT needs more time. Possible SEC
Louisville in Big 12 where they fit.
One last thing. Clemson very quiet through process. Interesting imo. I think they dissented a no vote only due to how money is divvied up. They desire easy path to playoff in reality. They should know . They’ve used it well.
Thread Replies (21)
Am I mistaken, or is ND playing a FCS level team today?
-- HOO86
Sep 02, 2023 at 06:05 PM ET
HOO86
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09/02/23 06:05 PM ET
Sad part is we would go from averaging 2.5 home games to 3, others on NBC.
-- Stech
Sep 03, 2023 at 09:07 AM ET
Stech
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09/03/23 09:07 AM ET
I just noticed yesterday ND playing Tennessee State.
-- HOO86
Sep 03, 2023 at 09:45 AM ET
HOO86
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09/03/23 09:45 AM ET
Exactly, they would be adding an average of a 1/2,home game a year, they
-- Stech
Sep 03, 2023 at 10:33 AM ET
Stech
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09/03/23 10:33 AM ET
Then cut the pool of bowl ties they can access on a rotating basis
-- Marooned
Sep 02, 2023 at 12:20 AM ET
Marooned
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09/02/23 12:20 AM ET
Another lesson in how to take and not give, you have the right Commissioner
-- Stech
Sep 01, 2023 at 09:50 PM ET
Stech
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09/01/23 09:50 PM ET
Once again the ACC bends over & says to ND "Please sir, I'll have another."
-- Hokester
Sep 01, 2023 at 11:30 PM ET
Hokester
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09/01/23 11:30 PM ET
ND owns the ACC Commissioner without being in the Conference, it’s amazing!**
-- Stech
Sep 01, 2023 at 11:55 PM ET
Stech
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09/01/23 11:55 PM ET
I was posting facts, not emotions
-- TerryD
Sep 01, 2023 at 10:57 PM ET
TerryD
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09/01/23 10:57 PM ET
Ha ha, mine are facts that you don’t/won’t admit. I understand why.**
-- Stech
Sep 01, 2023 at 11:52 PM ET
Stech
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09/01/23 11:52 PM ET
Yet Swarbrick continues to blame everyone else for expansion killing CFB
-- neworleanshoo
Sep 01, 2023 at 06:43 PM ET
neworleanshoo
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09/01/23 06:43 PM ET
ND could still schedule a Stanford game every year if they want.
-- tarheelblue
Sep 01, 2023 at 06:42 PM ET
tarheelblue
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09/01/23 06:42 PM ET
Doesn't ND try to schedule a late November game in California every year?
-- mrcaniac
Sep 01, 2023 at 06:36 PM ET
mrcaniac
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09/01/23 06:36 PM ET
No Stanford on ND's future schedules after next season**
-- TerryD
Sep 01, 2023 at 10:56 PM ET
TerryD
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09/01/23 10:56 PM ET
Whatever ND wants, ND gets.**
-- Hokester
Sep 01, 2023 at 09:47 PM ET
Hokester
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09/01/23 09:47 PM ET
Totally agree. ND laughs all the way to the bank & the schools let them.**
-- Hokester
Sep 02, 2023 at 10:32 AM ET
Hokester
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09/02/23 10:32 AM ET
You can date/screw whoever you want, but you still love us the most right? **
-- Hardcore_Hokie
Sep 01, 2023 at 06:36 PM ET
Hardcore_Hokie
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09/01/23 06:36 PM ET