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Good questions, IMHO it’s going to be really tough to afford pay athletes

unless you’re in the P2…the new Pay for Play Division that many think is coming. Unlike some on this board, I think all 4 are for paying the athletes. Consequently, I think they will sooner or later join a P2 Conference. My hope and belief is that they will join together. I’m a big regional conference fan so student athletes mainly only have to cross one time zone. So I personally want them to join the SEC. PS There are some very good Academic institutions in the new SEC, for those that care about that.
Posted: 12/06/2023 at 08:20 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

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FSU, Clemson UNC can leave
MrFantastic! • 12/06/23 06:28 AM ET
who said UNC will be allowed to by NC
Mercury • 12/06/23 09:27 AM ET
there may be a little wiggle room on that after Boo's heel turn**
ren_hoek • 12/06/23 10:39 AM ET
I don't get what you are saying, do you mind explaining?**
Stech • 12/06/23 10:43 AM ET
Boo was on the CFP committee that screwed FSU
ren_hoek • 12/06/23 10:49 AM ET
IMHO as i stated in another post, we don't know what Boo & jim Grobe stated
Stech • 12/06/23 11:03 AM ET
true. But if NCSU is eventually left behind, then that might be the reason.**
ren_hoek • 12/06/23 11:07 AM ET
The B12 guys here don't want it, but I think the Mag 7+1 are P2 bound, the
Stech • 12/06/23 11:17 AM ET
as a Clemson alum, I want the B1G over the SEC/ESPN
ren_hoek • 12/06/23 12:06 PM ET
Now that answer surprises me, but I understand why you think that way. That
Stech • 12/06/23 12:48 PM ET
It's not a matter of wanting it or not. I just don't
Big12 guy • 12/06/23 11:52 AM ET
My point is that I think the B12 would like some of the Mag 7, without
Stech • 12/06/23 12:16 PM ET
There isn't one single ACC team that would go to the B12 while the ACC
Big12 guy • 12/06/23 12:46 PM ET
ESPN is cutting cost in everything, they want to shred some schools, if FSU
Stech • 12/06/23 01:05 PM ET
Assuming the P2s decide to participate in this proposed new DI subdivision
VTHokie2000 • 12/06/23 06:53 PM ET
Good questions, IMHO it’s going to be really tough to afford pay athletes ◄
Stech • 12/06/23 08:20 PM ET
I agree with you that all 4 are probably for it. However, I think we can
VTHokie2000 • 12/06/23 08:40 PM ET
All 4 in a P2 would go from 40 million to about $80 million in media money.
Stech • 12/06/23 09:07 PM ET
I get that the money will be going up. What isn't clear to me is how
VTHokie2000 • 12/06/23 09:17 PM ET
They may have a ramp up, but eventually lik Oregon & Washington it’s better
Stech • 12/06/23 09:24 PM ET
The P2 sub division will be desired by all four
HokieAl • 12/06/23 08:59 PM ET
I guess we'll see if both schools have deep enough pockets to cover the
VTHokie2000 • 12/06/23 09:03 PM ET