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I wanted and was told by insiders that we were headed to a P4 20 years ago.

but we already have the P2 set to make double the money of the ACC and B12. Plus many think it will triple or quadruple over the next 10-20 years. So that ship has already sailed. I also eventually see the P2 having their own basketball tournament. Then schools like Kansas in basketball and Notre Dame in football (two blue bloods in their respective sports) will not be able to participate if they are not in a P2. I am not telling you this because I want this, but I am telling you this because that's what both former heads of ESPN, John Skipper and Fox, Bob Thompson said. Those guys had a huge part hiring their replacements and run consulting businesses that are paid based on them knowing where we are going. Look up their YouTube videos talking about it, if you have not seen it. One thing I have learned, you might hate the wave, but if you fight it, the wave will win. That's what is happening to Dabo at Clemson, and why Saban got out. Dabo is young enough to adapt, but for Saban, he doesn't feel like fighting the inevitable changes anymore.
Posted: 02/21/2024 at 01:27 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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UNC football is not an SEC Vibe. VT is, Clemson is, and maybe FSU **
olemisshokie4life 02/20/24 02:02 PM ET
The P2 are going to reset 🏀 revenue next, their 🏈 TV ratings aren’t that
Stech 02/21/24 12:01 AM ET
Will WBB play a part? Seems to be growing. **
MrFantastic! 02/21/24 09:06 AM ET
Yes, just said that below. ESPN/SEC loves women’s hoops & softball. ⚾️ is
Stech 02/21/24 09:24 AM ET
I see baseball becoming huge in the future.
hokieball 02/21/24 03:59 PM ET
Very good point IMHO.**
Stech 02/21/24 07:47 PM ET
That is plus for VT currently**
MrFantastic! 02/21/24 10:00 AM ET
Agree**
Stech 02/21/24 01:29 PM ET
I agree, that is why UNC is a hot item and UVA is an item at all.**
VTCALS72 02/21/24 08:40 AM ET
Glad people are finally coming around to what I have been saying for about
133193Hokie 02/21/24 08:15 AM ET
I have been saying it for years too, *John Skipper & Bob Thompson said it.
Stech 02/21/24 09:18 AM ET
Not only that, but the NCAA has done a poor job with the media contracts -
Big12 guy 02/21/24 08:42 AM ET
IMHO because the NCAA will end up running the 🏀 tournament & 🏈 playoffs 4
Stech 02/21/24 09:31 AM ET
I would rather have at least 4 competitive conferences. KU will
Big12 guy 02/21/24 09:48 AM ET
I wanted and was told by insiders that we were headed to a P4 20 years ago.
Stech 02/21/24 01:27 PM ET
From where I'm sitting - a P2 break away will not happen as some think. if
Big12 guy 02/21/24 04:04 PM ET
48 schools is the word.
MrFantastic! 02/22/24 10:25 AM ET
Makes for a nice football league, but does not make for a nice
Big12 guy 02/22/24 10:35 AM ET
It’s wild for sure **
MrFantastic! 02/22/24 10:56 AM ET
With all due respect, the break away IMHO is already happening. Ride the 🌊
Stech 02/21/24 08:55 PM ET
unfortunately that is not what the SEC/ESPN desire
DMV Gobbler 02/20/24 10:19 PM ET
I believe that if the UNC/UVA to the SEC rumors have any truth that has
VTCALS72 02/21/24 08:57 AM ET
And those seats will be filled by
Millpoint 02/21/24 05:56 AM ET
I would think NC State is more than UNC**
wwhokie1 02/20/24 08:47 PM ET
It is unfortunate that State's football stadium is not on campus**
tarheelblue 02/20/24 09:06 PM ET
Isn't State's stadium closer to parts of the NCSU campus
VTCALS72 02/21/24 11:56 AM ET
I assume from your question that you have never been to either
tarheelblue 02/21/24 02:20 PM ET
I have walked both.
VTCALS72 02/21/24 05:02 PM ET
Ok so you walked from the vet school. But walking from the main campus
tarheelblue 02/21/24 05:15 PM ET
I never used the word "main."
VTCALS72 02/21/24 05:18 PM ET
To off on a tangent, tired of hearing how valuable Miami is to the P2.
EDGEMAN 02/21/24 06:55 AM ET
The reality of those that have the $$$ to invest
VTCALS72 02/21/24 12:01 PM ET