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Sounds like what some said about Texas, Longhorn Channel etc, thank them,

may I have another. Yes the B12 survived, but only because the PAC became weaker than the B12. Look this is all on the ACC Presidents, ND only televises 2-3 football games on ESPN per year. At least Texas did more than that because the Longhorn Channel pretty much never carried their football. Yet when Jim “Dame” Phillips makes a call about ACC football, the first one he calls is ND. You may not think that is out of whack, but sorry that’s not a productive long term relationship. Just like Texas wasn’t in the B12, but it’s a lot worse IMHO. A lot more destructive, but you see it the way you want to see it.
Posted: 09/15/2025 at 09:00 AM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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Is the ACC going to stay at 8 or move to 9 conference games?
RandomAsianGuy • 09/13/25 01:26 PM ET
I'd prefer 9.
HOO86 • 09/15/25 05:41 PM ET
I want 9, but Clemson has SC & ND for instance, how do you manage that?**
Stech • 09/15/25 11:37 PM ET
Tell Clemson it is their problem.**
reestuart • 09/16/25 01:32 PM ET
The ACC may have to do more ACC games as out of conference
HOO86 • 09/16/25 11:25 AM ET
VT could fix and play WVU every year. imho
MrFantastic! • 09/26/25 07:40 AM ET
Yes I mentioned 8 Conference games with 2 P4 OOC below, like NCSU & UVA
Stech • 09/16/25 11:38 AM ET
I'm good with that. ESPN won't care if they count in the standings
HOO86 • 09/16/25 11:57 AM ET
Solves the teams playing ND more often and SEC state rival games too.**
Stech • 09/16/25 12:07 PM ET
You present the primary reason why the ACC shouldn't go to 9 conf. games-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/16/25 09:56 AM ET
So, just a question. Are you saying that you
Big12 guy • 09/16/25 12:02 PM ET
My position on the ACC is that I don't care about the ACC and I will not-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/16/25 12:33 PM ET
Obviously, I'm Biased, and would like nothing more for
Big12 guy • 09/16/25 12:51 PM ET
To be clear, I do realize that VT is not in the SEC or Big 10. I do realize
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/16/25 01:22 PM ET
I would be okay with 8 plus 2 OOC from the P4. It could be any teams from
Stech • 09/16/25 10:31 AM ET
That is their problem? **
Big12 guy • 09/16/25 08:51 AM ET
It is, but will they get the votes to pass it? I hope so, but the ACC on
Stech • 09/16/25 09:06 AM ET
For the moment, set ND aside. If the ACC is going to survive,
Big12 guy • 09/16/25 09:27 AM ET
VT’s BOV meeting n Aug & next 1 n 2 wks is probably going to address that.
Stech • 09/16/25 09:45 AM ET
While Bruce would probably be good, would you want that responsibility
ancient alien 2018 • 09/17/25 10:07 PM ET
I think the ACC will have to move to 9, and that includes FSU.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/15/25 11:25 PM ET
When that one game decides who goes to the ACC
Big12 guy • 09/15/25 05:53 PM ET
There's no market demand for additional ACC games.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/15/25 11:06 AM ET
Still better than G6 games. It’s not like VT is a top tier ACC team anyway.**
RandomAsianGuy • 09/15/25 12:59 PM ET
OOOOO, Sick VT burn, brahj. Why do you even post here, again?
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/15/25 02:04 PM ET
So you are saying VT is a top ACC brand? Didn't know u are that delusional.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/15/25 05:51 PM ET
Can you do math? Seriously, I'm asking if you understand math?
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/16/25 09:49 AM ET
So you want to add one more G6 or FCS game? I don’t understand your math. **
RandomAsianGuy • 09/16/25 04:47 PM ET
They’d be better off playing literally anyone in the Big 12 than they would
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/16/25 07:06 PM ET
Look. I know you are a smart guy. No need to be snarky.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/16/25 11:31 PM ET
Well, let's just leave it at this - going to nine games isn't going to help
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/17/25 10:25 AM ET
The nine-game schedule doesn't solve the ACC's problem.
RandomAsianGuy • 09/17/25 06:30 PM ET
If the ACC "brands" were smart, they'd just schedule each other OOC-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/18/25 09:46 AM ET
Didn't they about cover that already in conference? Including ND? **
Big12 guy • 09/18/25 11:39 AM ET
Not sure what you mean. Clemson and ND have their own series.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/18/25 11:59 AM ET
Not OOC, but didn't the ACC recently guarantee that Miami,
Big12 guy • 09/18/25 12:04 PM ET
Those teams do get to play ND more often, which is extremely F'ed up-
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/18/25 02:44 PM ET
Didn't FSU, Miami, and FSU also get
Big12 guy • 09/18/25 02:47 PM ET
No, those teams get special treatment in that they get more games vs. ND.
Baltimore_Hokie • 09/18/25 03:01 PM ET
I don't think I'm rooting for it to fall apart, like
Big12 guy • 09/18/25 03:06 PM ET
When a FSU is clamoring to play VT, that is when you
Big12 guy • 09/17/25 07:30 PM ET
I disagree because there are some G6 games that people will watch. Those
VTHokie2000 • 09/15/25 02:01 PM ET
I am talking about the AVERAGE ACC team vs AVERAGE G6 team.**
RandomAsianGuy • 09/15/25 05:48 PM ET
Not sure 'Average' exists the way you believe it does in the ACC
thebluelot • 09/15/25 10:30 PM ET
Ignoring the fact that your post didn't include that qualifier, how do you
VTHokie2000 • 09/15/25 07:33 PM ET
Fair point. **
RandomAsianGuy • 09/15/25 11:11 PM ET
Do you equate the average ACC team as a G6 team? I
Big12 guy • 09/15/25 06:27 PM ET
Ask part-time 🏈 ND, they’ll let Jim Phillips know so he can inform the ACC
Stech • 09/14/25 08:45 PM ET
Nice try, but......
TerryD • 09/15/25 07:32 AM ET
We have Stanford, Cal & SMU because ND drove bus, clear example of power ND
Stech • 09/15/25 08:03 AM ET
Now that we have them I'm happy with them.
HOO86 • 09/15/25 05:45 PM ET
I still struggle with the west coast travel for Olympic Sports and the lack
Stech • 09/15/25 08:19 PM ET
ND cared about the composition clause
TerryD • 09/15/25 11:27 AM ET
And my point is the same Jim “Dame” Phillips talks to ND about ACC 🏈 on
Stech • 09/15/25 11:41 AM ET
I am a "single issue voter.....
TerryD • 09/15/25 02:42 PM ET
Fair enough.**
Stech • 09/15/25 02:44 PM ET
Stech, You guys have CalFord and SMU because you had
Big12 guy • 09/15/25 08:28 AM ET
Question: After watching Colorado - Houston, does the BIG12 have a minimum
manassashoo • 09/15/25 10:30 AM ET
You & @HOO86, maybe I missed it, but any news on new UVA president?
Stech • 09/15/25 12:59 PM ET
No News Yet**
HOO86 • 09/15/25 01:12 PM ET
Any idea on a timetable?**
Stech • 09/15/25 02:26 PM ET
The are creating a 28 member committee.
HOO86 • 09/15/25 05:35 PM ET
Sounds like what some said about Texas, Longhorn Channel etc, thank them, ◄
Stech • 09/15/25 09:00 AM ET
Texas is long gone. We can discuss how the b12 got here,
Big12 guy • 09/15/25 09:11 AM ET
Was an article with Phillips thanking ND for leading on expansion, ACC Pres
Stech • 09/15/25 09:18 AM ET
OK. What if, ....
Big12 guy • 09/15/25 09:24 AM ET
ND is an academic rankings snob, they probably want ACC & Big East to merge
Stech • 09/15/25 10:18 AM ET
I agree with much of this
TerryD • 09/15/25 02:44 PM ET
Totally makes sense for them, and ACC schools left behind too.**
Stech • 09/15/25 02:46 PM ET
If the ACC and Big East
Big12 guy • 09/15/25 10:51 AM ET
Good chance the ACC loses their 🏈 brands, and ND doesn’t care, they can
Stech • 09/15/25 11:01 AM ET
Agreed. If the ACC loses ND's scheduled football games, they will
Big12 guy • 09/15/25 11:38 AM ET
Yep they will be able to schedule plenty of P3 or P4 teams, I do think they
Stech • 09/15/25 11:46 AM ET
I think is where you are wrong. They will be able to schedule anyone
Big12 guy • 09/15/25 11:57 AM ET
I disagree with your assumption of the "any time they want" because
VTHokie2000 • 09/15/25 02:25 PM ET
From a VT perspective it doesn't matter
thebluelot • 09/13/25 10:02 PM ET