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We got the "ASU treatment" this round.

They were passed over last time, even with significantly more research than some that were selected, but were invited this time. If we follow their path, should receive an invitation next round. (That is Sands' mission.)
Posted: 06/23/2025 at 05:57 PM ET
(In response to this post by Maroon Baboon)

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Do you think Wisconsin (B1G supporting them) burnt Miami bridge to the B1G?**
Stech 06/22/25 07:12 PM ET
No. Miami seems like an ideal fit for the Big Ten if/when they expand
SMU Pony 06/24/25 08:23 PM ET
Miami and FSU to get the B1G to 20 is a slam dunk**
hokieZ71 06/26/25 07:04 AM ET
It's amazing how quickly burnt Bridges can be rebuilt,
wwhokie1 06/24/25 10:56 AM ET
Hmm FSU hasn’t rebuilt the burnt bridge with the SEC for decades, Virginia
Stech 06/24/25 11:18 AM ET
The SEC could have had us for a song, but they passed.
EDGEMAN 06/24/25 12:11 PM ET
When I was student at VT in late '90s there were reports of VT having
VTHokie2000 06/24/25 02:13 PM ET
I believe all that is possible, but I know SEC show told them to call twice
Stech 06/25/25 08:40 AM ET
I do think you are right about they prefer to go to the Big Ten. However,
VTHokie2000 06/25/25 08:45 AM ET
Sands is from the B1G, Weaver from B1G, Babcock came from B1G country, now
Stech 06/25/25 08:58 AM ET
Do you think the Sun Belt is a higher rated conference than C-USA or MAC?
VTHokie2000 06/25/25 09:07 AM ET
Yes I think the Sun Belt is a lower level SEC, I also think travel plays a
Stech 06/25/25 09:12 AM ET
The Sun Belt may very well be a lower level SEC now. Would you say the MAC
VTHokie2000 06/25/25 12:07 PM ET
Thanks for the link.**
saret 06/23/25 08:36 AM ET
Bingo. I think so........
1947Sunbowl 06/22/25 09:28 PM ET
Doubt the B1X will even consider more schools until all of their current...
EDGEMAN 06/23/25 05:43 AM ET
Neither of the P2 need to expand. Times change and now I think only
VTCALS72 06/23/25 07:09 AM ET
I still think the B12 and ACCshould merge or have a very close working
hokie4ever 06/23/25 06:57 PM ET
OK, but wouldn't
saret 06/24/25 10:58 AM ET
Ya, those six, plus most of the other 27 would have to agree. Good luck.
Truthahn 06/25/25 09:06 AM ET
I never saw Miami to the B1G as imminent anyway.
Maroon Baboon 06/22/25 09:46 PM ET
I thought the B1X encouraged the AAU to bring in Miami (& ND)...
EDGEMAN 06/23/25 01:30 PM ET
You are right. But ASU got AAU last time as well and they were basically
Maroon Baboon 06/23/25 05:47 PM ET
We got the "ASU treatment" this round.
EDGEMAN 06/23/25 05:57 PM ET