In 2003, VT was going to undeservedly get screwed. People behind the scenes (hello, U of Miami) were working a deal that ignored all VT could bring to the ACC, for their own benefit. VT had wanted to be in the ACC for decades. We were right in its footprint. Until things worked out for the good guys, it seemed terribly unjust that VT wouldn't be asked to join the ACC. While the impact of VT being left out of whatever tiered structure develops today may ultimately have as much or greater impact than in 2003, I'm not sure I like what college football is becoming nor the cost it will extract to be part of it. I admit I have no idea what being left out might do to Olympic sports. That said, I'm not sure that being "division II" isn't actually a more agreeable existence for the VT I know. Maybe I am ignorant. I just can't get worked up about this current situation, and will watch what happens and hope for the best.