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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

I am not sure that is necessarily true. Particularly if you factor in the

rivalry element. Most schools will have an easier time building rivalries in a regional conference, even an expanded regional conference, than a coast-to-coast conference because the odds are greater that the two fan bases will have interaction outside the athletic venue. One reason a lot of Hokie fans wanted to see VT in the ACC is because the ACC had more schools closer to campus than the Big East or Atlantic 10 and those Hokie fans had more interactions with ACC fans than the other conferences. It is the main reason I wish WVU was a member of the ACC today. At the same time, it is the main reason I wish VT was a member of the SEC because outside of UVA fans I don't have too much interaction with other ACC fans. When I do interact with them there isn't that friendly banter that exists with other rivalries either because they are not as passionate about their school and/or they don't view VT as a "rival" to their school. That is definitely not the case with the SEC because they are passionate about their team and they are willing to talk friendly smack to other SEC fans even if the 2 schools are officially rivals. Plus, you made a flawed statement earlier when you said a 3-hour flight is the same as a 3-hour bus ride. We both know that is definitely not the case because an airplane can cover a greater distance than a bus in the same amount of time. Heck even a train could probably cover a greater distance than a bus depending on the number of stops the train has to make on its route.
Posted: 04/02/2025 at 10:36 AM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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Am I the only one that thinks the BIG and the SEC have had a "Yalta"
manassashoo • 03/29/25 05:18 PM ET
I would not be surprised if you are right, Sankey & Pettiti I thought said
Stech • 03/31/25 01:23 PM ET
If this is true , it would make sense that UVA and UNC
Sunsetunderground • 03/31/25 01:15 PM ET
Softball, golf, gymnastics, track and field are all pretty
Pylons • 04/01/25 03:03 PM ET
Also, swimming and tennis**
manassashoo • 04/02/25 10:23 AM ET
UVa to B1G is the best angle for us to get into the P2 (in this case, SEC).
Maroon Baboon • 03/31/25 02:25 PM ET
Careful what you ask for. Do you think things would be all that
Big12 guy • 03/31/25 02:42 PM ET
Recruiting and portal would be a whole notha level if NIL could keep up.**
Maroon Unit • 03/31/25 10:35 PM ET
I'll take my chances.**
Maroon Baboon • 03/31/25 03:25 PM ET
we kinda have nothing to lose right now....
MrBayAreaHokie • 04/01/25 11:53 AM ET
SEC is a possibility. BigXII more likely. Staying in a watered down ACC is
Maroon Baboon • 04/01/25 02:36 PM ET
I hope my school doesn't take the invite. While I understand that some
Big12 guy • 03/31/25 03:32 PM ET
It's also about geography and established conference affiliation.
Maroon Baboon • 03/31/25 03:40 PM ET
I think VT's geography hurts them. If the East Coast was
Big12 guy • 03/31/25 05:58 PM ET
I was referring to travel, not markets (re: geography) **
Maroon Baboon • 03/31/25 07:13 PM ET
I understand, but except for the fans and money, a three
Big12 guy • 03/31/25 07:33 PM ET
I have to disagree with your premise that "regional conference is over
VTHokie2000 • 04/01/25 10:37 PM ET
As a fan not on the East Coast, this neck of the woods never enjoyed
Big12 guy • 04/02/25 08:34 AM ET
The answer to that question is it depends (on probably 2 factors).
VTHokie2000 • 04/02/25 09:16 AM ET
If you look at the miles and travel time of all of those "regional"
Big12 guy • 04/02/25 09:30 AM ET
I am not sure that is necessarily true. Particularly if you factor in the ◄
VTHokie2000 • 04/02/25 10:36 AM ET
I agree with the rivalry aspect 100%. Except for ND/USC, I think most
Big12 guy • 04/02/25 10:44 AM ET
Yes, historically that is how the majority of the rivalries formed.
VTHokie2000 • 04/02/25 11:18 AM ET
IMO, the VT fanbase seems to fit the Big Ten better than SEC. Not that
reestuart • 03/31/25 06:12 PM ET
The Big East was a good conference, but frankly, VT would fit in any of
Big12 guy • 03/31/25 06:43 PM ET
Yeah, and as far as fanbase fit goes, I'd say that is at about the bottom
reestuart • 04/01/25 08:12 AM ET
Even though VT football didn't appear on the scene until the late 90s, I'm
VTHokie2000 • 03/31/25 09:52 PM ET
While I would like to have a better "big game" record, there are some games
HokieEngineer • 04/03/25 10:14 PM ET
The Miami and WVU games you mention are conference games which do help with
VTHokie2000 • 04/04/25 08:20 AM ET
I would argue that if you're not going to count the conference wins, you
HokieEngineer • 04/04/25 09:11 AM ET
I believe VT was "penalized" for the 2 point loss in 2001 because VT did
VTHokie2000 • 04/04/25 09:49 AM ET
Think they’re headed 2 heavy unequal sharing by individual school like ACC
Stech • 03/29/25 06:56 PM ET
Listening to the podcast today, I’ll go you one step further
Marooned • 03/31/25 05:10 PM ET
What podcast said that? TIA**
Stech • 03/31/25 06:24 PM ET
TSL 416
Marooned • 04/01/25 05:54 PM ET
Yes I figured it out, and listened to it, it was great, thanks for letting
Stech • 04/01/25 08:15 PM ET
Yep, ACC is currently serving as the guinea pig.
VTCALS72 • 03/30/25 08:49 AM ET
Yep, they are also watching Oregon State challenging penalties for leaving
Stech • 03/30/25 08:57 AM ET
Nobody "waits to see what the ACC does first"....except maybe the CAA**
VTNuke • 03/29/25 09:45 PM ET
That is probably correct
VTCALS72 • 03/30/25 08:51 AM ET
Never underestimate the Blue Blood schools desire for more 💵 and power.**
Stech • 03/30/25 09:26 PM ET
Been reported by ESPN insiders the P2 are watching ACC unequal sharing and
Stech • 03/30/25 08:24 AM ET
The ACC has done it before, but I think the equal sharing worked the best
HOO86 • 03/31/25 12:01 AM ET
You sure about that split.........
2hhoop3 • 03/31/25 08:40 PM ET
Here's an article with referenc to it.**
HOO86 • 03/31/25 09:11 PM ET
Here is another one.
HOO86 • 03/31/25 09:13 PM ET
Thanks for the replies.....
2hhoop3 • 03/31/25 09:54 PM ET
You're Welcome! But fast forward to today
HOO86 • 03/31/25 10:08 PM ET
Nobody knows.......
2hhoop3 • 03/31/25 10:20 PM ET
It’s about math/higher number, but it’s also about guaranteed vs variable💵
Stech • 04/01/25 08:51 AM ET
The old adage......
2hhoop3 • 04/01/25 09:08 AM ET
Yep, I keep thinking about Mark Felt (Deep Throat) and “follow the money”.
Stech • 04/01/25 09:50 AM ET
I think the MAG 7
MrFantastic! • 03/31/25 08:14 AM ET
Probably won't happen soon enough to prevent some schools' athletic
Maroon Baboon • 03/31/25 09:32 AM ET
Wow UNC & Duke really got 50% of the ACC revenue & the other 50% was split?
Stech • 03/31/25 01:25 AM ET
Football revenue was done by the NCAA
mrcaniac • 03/31/25 01:52 PM ET
It was primarily basketball because football was separate
HOO86 • 03/31/25 11:03 AM ET
Another tidbit.
HOO86 • 03/31/25 06:33 PM ET
🤣🤣🤣 now that’s funny, I don’t care who you are!!!!**
Stech • 03/31/25 08:26 PM ET
Yes. And other programs were no joke either: Maryland and GT for instance.
Maroon Baboon • 03/31/25 01:44 AM ET
Duke played in the National Championship Game in the 60s, 70s, and 80s
HOO86 • 03/31/25 11:16 AM ET
They were very good back then, but so was State & UMd, I would not describe
Stech • 03/31/25 11:58 AM ET
True. Coach K started winning championships for Duke
HOO86 • 03/31/25 09:25 PM ET
That explains it, Raycom favoring those two makes sense.**
Stech • 03/31/25 09:54 PM ET
Could be a mistake, The greed will do that to you**
wwhokie1 • 03/30/25 12:29 PM ET
When it finally comes down to schools, the bovine feces will hit the fan,
ancient alien 2018 • 03/29/25 06:42 PM ET