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Falling behind is the only motivator I see.

If one or the other thinks they are falling behind the other, I could see them raiding the ACC to try to generate some buzz. IMO, this is what the B10 did by adding USC and UCLA. The SEC added Texas and OK and the B10 felt they had to react or fall behind. The B10 thinks they are the best right now, so I doubt they see much benefit to adding UNC and UVa. Maybe Miami and FSU is attractive enough for them to go after, a nice pair in Fla. And I also don't see anyone that helps the SEC catch up to the B10, if they are even behind at all, which I doubt, maybe Miami and Arizona State could work for them. But I think both with take a few years to let things settle before they look around. I think TV would pony up a normal share for any of those to the new B10 to SEC teams. Those confs would then offer a temporary reduced rate to the invitee, of course, making it work out. But that is only temporary, so it would be worth it to FSU, or whoever, as well. ** Edited by Truthahn at 1/25/2026, 6:01:55 PM
Posted: 01/25/2026 at 05:56 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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RandomAsianGuy 01/24/26 01:47 PM ET
Why not...
Arch72Hokie 01/27/26 05:24 PM ET
The BIG position was actually mentioned in interviews last year
HokieAl 01/25/26 11:49 AM ET
True. Petitti was very transparent.
RandomAsianGuy 01/26/26 08:37 AM ET
In comparison, the SEC is much more self serving IMHO
HokieAl 01/25/26 11:56 AM ET
Can you explain in more detail how different
VT ChemE 1986 01/24/26 02:43 PM ET
Just my view
RandomAsianGuy 01/25/26 03:17 PM ET
Good stuff. Thanks. So it is really more about the
VT ChemE 1986 01/25/26 03:32 PM ET
Link is not working for me **
Stech 01/24/26 06:32 PM ET
Next move? - Steal UVA and UNCheat to destabilize the ACC even more. **
Lakeridgehokie 01/24/26 02:03 PM ET
VT podcast with big booster said UNC already has setaside funds for B1G
Sunsetunderground 01/24/26 04:33 PM ET
UNC to B1G would actually be good for VT in a roundabout way if the goal is
Maroon Baboon 01/25/26 12:35 PM ET
Neither...
Arch72Hokie 01/27/26 05:31 PM ET
If the B1G took UMd, they will have no problem taking UVa. Especially if
Maroon Baboon 01/27/26 05:44 PM ET
Interesting, I never thought UVA was a cultural fit for the SEC unless they
Stech 01/24/26 06:36 PM ET
UVa and UNC to me check the Big Ten boxes…
Calamitous 01/24/26 11:04 PM ET
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Comparing enrollment is sort of easy. Comparing alumni is not
HokieAl 01/25/26 02:30 PM ET
AI tells me…
Calamitous 01/26/26 12:38 AM ET
The B1G has a bunch of big land grants**
Pylons 01/24/26 11:37 PM ET
Yes they do…
Calamitous 01/25/26 07:24 AM ET
"Flagship" is meaningless...in a given state, people often
Pylons 01/25/26 09:47 AM ET
Their AAU thing is snobby but they still use it as a basis…
Calamitous 01/26/26 12:13 AM ET
It comes down to money. Which
Big12 guy 01/25/26 10:20 AM ET
Falling behind is the only motivator I see.
Truthahn 01/25/26 05:56 PM ET
Agreed. **
Pylons 01/25/26 12:00 PM ET