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Time could end up being another factor on how much a conference uses each
model. If the ACC is able to remain on life support until June 30, 2036, then enough time could pass where the streaming model becomes the dominant model. If that is the case, then fans could see the Big Ten opt to add UVA, UNC, and Duke because of the rivalry all 3 schools have with each other instead of deciding to add UVA, UNC, and either Clemson or GT which would be the preferred route under the cable model.
While the SEC appears to have a lot more options on the table for various reasons. If the SEC plans to only add 4 new members, then the streaming model could suggest the SEC adds Clemson, FSU, Miami, and someone else (maybe NC State of because of its "Textile Bowl" rivalry with Clemson). Logically there should be no reason the SEC would want to add 2 more FL schools particularly given the current state of Da U. However, Miami's brand currently still carries weight to it just like with Nebraska. Also, I believe historically the UF-FSU-Miami games have always generated high ratings, so I think that would still continue. Plus, I believe Miami's attendance issue would quickly go away given how well SEC fans travel to away games.
** Edited by VTHokie2000 at 5/17/2023, 7:35:34 PM
Thread Replies (43)
Greg McElroy seems to think VT/NC St better fit than other Mag 7
-- The_VT_Rock
May 17, 2023 at 03:38 PM ET
The_VT_Rock
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05/17/23 03:38 PM ET
NC and VA would be the 3rd and 4th largest states by population in the SEC
-- LonghornHokie
May 17, 2023 at 11:13 PM ET
LonghornHokie
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05/17/23 11:13 PM ET
Longhorn? How 'bout Texas? ;)**
-- Old Line Hokie
May 17, 2023 at 11:17 PM ET
Old Line Hokie
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05/17/23 11:17 PM ET
Texas wants to secede so they don't count**
-- Windows NT
May 18, 2023 at 09:18 AM ET
Windows NT
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05/18/23 09:18 AM ET
I’ve been saying that for a while, more rabid 🏈 fans at VT & NSCU, 🏀 is
-- Stech
May 17, 2023 at 08:28 PM ET
Stech
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05/17/23 08:28 PM ET
Would have to expand the NCAA tournament, & pay the Sweet 16 like football
-- Stech
May 18, 2023 at 08:56 AM ET
Stech
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05/18/23 08:56 AM ET
Don't think B1G or SEC need more football.
-- HOO86
May 18, 2023 at 08:55 PM ET
HOO86
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05/18/23 08:55 PM ET
I agree that at the moment the ACC has performed better in the NCAA
-- Old Line Hokie
May 18, 2023 at 11:10 AM ET
Old Line Hokie
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05/18/23 11:10 AM ET
I think the problem with the ACC basketball is ESPN would rather talk SEC
-- Stech
May 18, 2023 at 08:25 PM ET
Stech
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05/18/23 08:25 PM ET
Nail Hammer Head!! This post is spot on, and people need to read this. It’s
-- Stech
May 17, 2023 at 08:40 PM ET
Stech
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05/17/23 08:40 PM ET
The thing to not forget is the substitute steaming model...
-- hokieball
May 18, 2023 at 08:57 AM ET
hokieball
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05/18/23 08:57 AM ET
Paid TV (that is Sat, Cable, and OTT like YoutubeTV) at lowest numbers
-- jmanatVT
May 18, 2023 at 09:37 AM ET
jmanatVT
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05/18/23 09:37 AM ET
Very true. But that also brings advertising more into play
-- RTFC
May 18, 2023 at 01:17 PM ET
RTFC
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05/18/23 01:17 PM ET
Florida vs Florida State & South Carolina vs Clemson, are great ratings &
-- Stech
May 17, 2023 at 08:32 PM ET
Stech
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05/17/23 08:32 PM ET
Also, Miami is a major pro sports city with 4 pro teams with seasons
-- seekoHoG
May 17, 2023 at 07:52 PM ET
seekoHoG
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05/17/23 07:52 PM ET
Florida is a huge state that loves college football
-- SpeakToDamien
May 17, 2023 at 08:23 PM ET
SpeakToDamien
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05/17/23 08:23 PM ET
I agree Floridians enjoy college but that loyalty is not
-- seekoHoG
May 18, 2023 at 02:15 PM ET
seekoHoG
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05/18/23 02:15 PM ET
Do they love college football, or do they love FSU and UF?**
-- jmanatVT
May 18, 2023 at 09:46 AM ET
jmanatVT
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05/18/23 09:46 AM ET
SEC doesn't need Miami to own the state.**
-- Atlee Hokie
May 17, 2023 at 10:35 PM ET
Atlee Hokie
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05/17/23 10:35 PM ET
The SEC (and ESPN) may be more motivated to keep the Big Ten (and Fox) out
-- VTHokie2000
May 18, 2023 at 09:50 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/18/23 09:50 AM ET
But ESPN has to be willing to pay the SEC for it.
-- tarheelblue
May 18, 2023 at 12:30 PM ET
tarheelblue
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05/18/23 12:30 PM ET
Given that FBS football is slowly evolving into a 2 conference reality, I'm
-- VTHokie2000
May 18, 2023 at 03:45 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/18/23 03:45 PM ET
Highly doubt GT has any inspirations of rejoining the SEC.
-- RJHokie
May 17, 2023 at 08:03 PM ET
RJHokie
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05/17/23 08:03 PM ET
That appears to be true if the cable model is the metric used in the
-- VTHokie2000
May 17, 2023 at 07:06 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/17/23 07:06 PM ET
“We think there’s an inevitability to that" - Bog Iger
-- jmanatVT
May 18, 2023 at 09:42 AM ET
jmanatVT
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05/18/23 09:42 AM ET
Time could end up being another factor on how much a conference uses each
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-- VTHokie2000
May 17, 2023 at 07:34 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/17/23 07:34 PM ET
Yeah, stalling until 2036 might work in our favor as long as our fans don't
-- jmanatVT
May 18, 2023 at 09:45 AM ET
jmanatVT
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05/18/23 09:45 AM ET
I do think how the Big Ten or SEC determines the "value" of a potential
-- VTHokie2000
May 18, 2023 at 10:04 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/18/23 10:04 AM ET
Now you're just talking crazy. The B1G is never adding UCF and USF. **
-- tarheelblue
May 18, 2023 at 12:36 PM ET
tarheelblue
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05/18/23 12:36 PM ET
You are looking at the situation by today's standards and not what the
-- VTHokie2000
May 18, 2023 at 03:56 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/18/23 03:56 PM ET
If Fox demanded that the B1G add UCF and USF, they would refuse.
-- tarheelblue
May 18, 2023 at 04:36 PM ET
tarheelblue
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05/18/23 04:36 PM ET
You can't be sure of that though because no one know what these new rules
-- VTHokie2000
May 18, 2023 at 04:57 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/18/23 04:57 PM ET
One thing I am sure of is that it's the university presidents that decide
-- tarheelblue
May 18, 2023 at 05:23 PM ET
tarheelblue
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05/18/23 05:23 PM ET
You can't even be sure the university presidents will always be the ones
-- VTHokie2000
May 18, 2023 at 05:37 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/18/23 05:37 PM ET
I'm very much aligned to this thinking
-- HokieAl
May 17, 2023 at 06:21 PM ET
HokieAl
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05/17/23 06:21 PM ET