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HokieAl
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Agreed. The ACC knows that ND is never joining

ND is not at all a factor in what the ACC is planning. Unless the ACC are total idiots and ignoring all the obvious information out there. But let’s assume the new ACC leaders are not totally stupid. As for why no expansion yet, I think the dominos needed to fall in a certain order. First was BIG media deal. Next is ND media deal. Once those pieces are set the ACC can use them as a baseline to discuss expansion scenarios with ESPN. The good news is that the ACC has an existing deal and a dedicated network. So now it becomes a discussion for how to improve things in order to make it more valuable. I could see the ACC expanding any time between now and next summer. But I do think they will act within the next year to go to 16. My money is on WVU and Cincinnati to stay close to current footprint but also get new states.
Posted: 08/22/2022 at 01:44 PM ET
(In response to this post by TerryD)

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Why should ACC "move on" from ND?
gman86 • 08/22/22 10:24 AM ET
The ACC needs to go on the offensive
HokieZig • 08/22/22 03:34 PM ET
We have IMO moved on from full ND membership
Truthahn • 08/22/22 02:25 PM ET
The ACC just needs to realize ND is not a long term member
EDGEMAN • 08/22/22 12:32 PM ET
Agreed. Continue to have ND relationship under current TV deal,
hokiesrule98 • 08/22/22 04:00 PM ET
They can’t move on unless ND leaves. However expansion wise, move on. Stop
Stech • 08/22/22 11:21 AM ET
Houston? **
MrFantastic! • 08/22/22 02:49 PM ET
Would you still leave ND's ACC games at 5 with 16 schools?
Victor Tango • 08/22/22 11:53 AM ET
I would get WVU in and allow ND a road game there each year.**
MrFantastic! • 08/22/22 03:27 PM ET
ND hated the 2000 game there so much....
TerryD • 08/22/22 03:48 PM ET
I thought I remembered a similar experience with Miami
HOO86 • 08/22/22 04:22 PM ET
Not happening
TerryD • 08/22/22 12:59 PM ET
Because some schools want to keep the dissolution number at 8?
Truthahn • 08/22/22 02:18 PM ET
I don’t think unless they leave, it will change, it’s an asset. However,
Stech • 08/22/22 12:03 PM ET
ND isn't holding the ACC back from expanding
TerryD • 08/22/22 01:01 PM ET
Ignorance of academia desires.
MrFantastic! • 08/22/22 03:20 PM ET
Agreed. The ACC knows that ND is never joining ◄
HokieAl • 08/22/22 01:44 PM ET
I now see 20
MrFantastic! • 08/22/22 03:28 PM ET
I wish the ACC would do it. But can’t see them being that bold
HokieAl • 08/22/22 04:13 PM ET
The ACC would be crazy to walk away from ND.**
reestuart • 08/22/22 11:03 AM ET
E$PN would reduce ACC's (and obviously VT's) payout by a bunch if they.
Lakeridgehokie • 08/22/22 11:22 AM ET
And $ would go up if we started beating them regularly.
Truthahn • 08/22/22 02:28 PM ET
would also likely lose some bowl bids.**
reestuart • 08/22/22 11:24 AM ET
Only when the current bowl contract runs out. Even if the ACC continues
VTHokie2000 • 08/22/22 12:20 PM ET
Agreed. It is a mutually beneficial relationship
HokieAl • 08/22/22 11:00 AM ET
Agree 100% but it is an emotional issue for some, not rational. On the
Femoyer Hokie • 08/22/22 10:36 AM ET
One foot out the door .....
MrFantastic! • 08/22/22 10:34 AM ET
One foot was never in the door...by mutual agreement
TerryD • 08/22/22 12:57 PM ET
We may have a foot out the door but we won't move first
goldendomer • 08/22/22 11:05 AM ET
They need to convince 8 other ACC schools, if not more. It’s a very tall
Stech • 08/22/22 11:24 AM ET
and 8 other schools have no guaranteed destination.**
obguthr • 08/22/22 12:45 PM ET
8 at a minimum need to vote to leave, you can bet they will have places to
Stech • 08/22/22 12:54 PM ET