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Simply the arrogance aimed at

The ACC…which, as of late, is not too dissimilar to others on this board with that cocky attitude towards the ACC. Are you that guy too? Or, not?
Posted: 07/30/2022 at 10:46 PM ET
(In response to this post by goldendomer)

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Someone make a list of top 24 teams in the nation by weighing out 3 criteri
cricket77 • 07/30/22 09:37 AM ET
Here you go (Teams outside P2)
obguthr • 07/31/22 08:56 AM ET
Good work**
Maroon Baboon • 07/31/22 12:11 PM ET
That's why it baffles me when people leave Arizona State out.**
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 10:50 AM ET
Yeah. Me too. I suppose the B1G doesn't want them cuz AAU. But I always
Maroon Baboon • 07/31/22 12:25 PM ET
When VT applies to the SEC ...
Truthahn • 07/31/22 02:09 PM ET
If the SEC is asking, the right response may vary**
WestyHokie • 08/01/22 08:56 AM ET
Absolutely. No badge of honor there. **
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 04:45 PM ET
Depends on your point of reference.
SemperFiHokie • 08/01/22 12:49 AM ET
wow, "some of those rich slave owners were black"
Vippie1 • 08/01/22 11:45 AM ET
I promised not to get political here.
WarHog38 • 07/31/22 05:52 PM ET
Look , with respect,
Vippie1 • 08/01/22 12:00 PM ET
Division in the Country
WarHog38 • 08/01/22 01:28 PM ET
I would love to chime in but I respect Will Stewart too much. **
VaTechHokiesACC • 08/01/22 03:39 AM ET
I was a history major. learned from one of the best Civil War professors.
BBBDatVT_ • 07/31/22 08:07 PM ET
RIP Bud Robertson **
VaTechHokiesACC • 08/01/22 03:40 AM ET
I expect Bud Robertson would be......
2hhoop3 • 08/01/22 12:15 PM ET
Wow. That is disgusting.
BBBDatVT_ • 08/02/22 01:08 AM ET
Not about .....
2hhoop3 • 08/02/22 11:05 AM ET
I got my information from history professors.
WarHog38 • 07/31/22 11:39 PM ET
AAU's a rule, till it isn't. B1G used to only want connected states.
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 01:48 PM ET
The B1G can still add Colorado and Arizona...
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 05:53 PM ET
At this point, AAU and geography are mere preferences
obguthr • 07/31/22 02:18 PM ET
Overall ranking
obguthr • 07/31/22 09:07 AM ET
A lot of SEC teams would not be on that list. So, not sure what the
133193Hokie • 07/30/22 04:57 PM ET
Then let them form a mega conference and the rest of us will go back to
cricket77 • 07/30/22 09:48 AM ET
Supposed to be? College fball's been one of the sleaziest industries in US
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 10:36 AM ET
Have been putting your 2 day tirade posting parade
HOKIEGOBBLE • 07/30/22 07:09 PM ET
Why would he be a Domer?**
goldendomer • 07/30/22 07:59 PM ET
Simply the arrogance aimed at ◄
HOKIEGOBBLE • 07/30/22 10:46 PM ET
Nope, I'm a towny and a gowny round VT! ACC has been horrendous for us.
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 03:21 PM ET
I have no other handle here. Not sure if I sound arrogant,
goldendomer • 07/30/22 10:57 PM ET
I wouldn't call them "severe", maybe concerning at best.
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 07:39 AM ET
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 03:44 PM ET
Interesting similar usage of the word “fact”…
HOKIEGOBBLE • 07/30/22 11:18 PM ET
*
TerryD • 07/31/22 02:59 PM ET
Okay dude... good luck and may God bless you and keep you **
goldendomer • 07/30/22 11:37 PM ET
Would have loved to have the “talent” for a free ride in college. In any
cricket77 • 07/30/22 12:56 PM ET
how is it free.**
reestuart • 08/01/22 01:29 PM ET
It’s a billion dollar industry nowadays. They deserve more than schooling.
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 01:06 PM ET
They get more than schooling. They get a structured training table,
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 01:37 PM ET
NFL players get training and such
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 03:39 PM ET
Apples and oranges.
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 05:17 PM ET
What % make it to the NFL? That training, tutoring, etc. is mainly to keep
reestuart • 08/02/22 03:27 PM ET
Not a "legit parallel" anywhere in America. Our conservative SCOTUS noticed
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 01:51 PM ET
So wrongheaded IMO **
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 12:34 PM ET
I know right? It’s a totally corrupt system. **
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 01:08 PM ET
^
TerryD • 07/30/22 04:47 PM ET
The Big Ten is going to get a billion dollars in TV money
TerryD • 07/30/22 04:47 PM ET
The search for cheap labor has been around since the beginning of time.
Old Line Hokie • 07/30/22 11:11 PM ET
Compared to the revenues flowing in to these schools, its very cheap
TerryD • 07/31/22 09:07 AM ET
yep. An NFL team brings in 3-5 times the revenue entire athletic
reestuart • 08/01/22 01:29 PM ET
How much?
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 10:59 AM ET
As much as they can extract
TerryD • 07/31/22 04:22 PM ET
You're probably right. How much they earn will determine my...
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 10:26 PM ET
Yep. The old NCAA was about the least American system imaginable.
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 04:49 PM ET
Its not based upon cheap labor. **
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 05:19 PM ET
Hyper inflated HC salaries is certainly based on cheap labor.**
Atlee Hokie • 07/30/22 07:23 PM ET
Nothing corrupt about the system. The thought that the education and
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 01:39 PM ET
The amount of money involved has made that thinking obsolete, **
VaTechHokiesACC • 07/30/22 08:46 PM ET
Oh, it’s significant. Not as significant as the $100 million Kirby S got.
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 03:38 PM ET