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VTHokie2000
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I agree with you that all 4 are probably for it. However, I think we can

agree that all 4 probably don't have the same amount already in the bank because their brand values are different. UNC is probably in the best position to switch to that model given its connection to the Jordan brand. I guess I would put UVA at second. Although the minimum amount referenced in the proposal may be a little too rich for UVA's blood given the number of sports they currently sponsor. WRT to VT and NC State, I am not sure if they would be tied at third or even fourth because of how far they are behind UVA. They probably could afford it in a P2 conference, but it isn't clear to me how much above the minimum amount they could go when you start to factor in all the sports. If they can only hover around the minimum, then it may not be worth it to go down this path when other schools are able to go well above the minimum amount.
Posted: 12/06/2023 at 08:40 PM ET
(In response to this post by Stech)

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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