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Maroon Baboon
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P2. Seems like Berlin, 1961. A wall is going up 🧱.

The P2 line is going to drawn somewhere. And we may or may not be on the right side of things when it happens. Seems like Berlin in 1961. Pardon the comparison. Yeah, I know this P2 drama doesn't compare to human rights in Germany. But it has that feel of "I can see this coming; which side will I be on when the divide becomes permanent?" And even if we "end up on the right side"; I will mourn for those who didn't make it. I think there is a lot of quality programs in the country (in the Big XII for instance) that just look like they will be left behind. A school like Kansas State comes to mind. Been very good in football for several decades now. And they are an after thought apparently. Meanwhile, there will be teams that make the cut which I cannot even remember playing in a game of national importance during my lifetime. Anyway, we might sneak in, or maybe not. But it's just a sad state of affairs either way for the sport as a whole.
Posted: 04/09/2024 at 09:24 PM ET

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P2. Seems like Berlin, 1961. A wall is going up 🧱. β—„
Maroon Baboon β€’ 04/09/24 09:24 PM ET
You are so correct. Northwestern & Vandy come quickly to mind.
Atlee Hokie β€’ 04/10/24 09:38 AM ET
I have no idea. But either way, the P2 money will trickle down to the other
Maroon Baboon β€’ 04/10/24 11:26 AM ET
ESPN already gives SEC basketball more slots on their primary channels...
EDGEMAN β€’ 04/10/24 07:05 PM ET
You’re right, I would add pouring to other sports with TV coverage, see WπŸ€
Stech β€’ 04/10/24 12:21 PM ET
The question for WBB is can it maintain it
Vienna_Hokie β€’ 04/10/24 01:47 PM ET
Clark has opened a door. More girls are going to dare to live outside the
33laszlo99 β€’ 04/10/24 05:27 PM ET
Only time will tell, but if the outrage over CKB leaving & excitement 4 CMD
Stech β€’ 04/10/24 02:00 PM ET
"Big 10 Commissar Erich Honnecker reassured
mancunian β€’ 04/10/24 08:22 AM ET
Oh well, things change
HokiesACC2004 β€’ 04/10/24 01:32 AM ET
Baseball FA had rules and contracts that bound both parties
Vienna_Hokie β€’ 04/10/24 10:48 AM ET
Yeah free agency in pro sports is highly structured.
mancunian β€’ 04/10/24 12:03 PM ET
So you're saying the P-2 falls apart after...
Old Line Hokie β€’ 04/10/24 12:28 AM ET
Mr. Sankey - TEAR DOWN THAT WALL**
Big12 guy β€’ 04/10/24 10:21 AM ET
I agree on all points.**
Stech β€’ 04/10/24 08:38 AM ET
The P2 lacks legitimacy
obguthr β€’ 04/10/24 07:21 AM ET
Fanbase size and brand are what matters now, on-field success not so much.**
HokieNoVA β€’ 04/10/24 12:20 PM ET
Based on your list, it's 3, one of which chooses to not join
Vienna_Hokie β€’ 04/10/24 10:55 AM ET
The Bolsheviks lacked legitimacy also, but ruled ...
Atlee Hokie β€’ 04/10/24 09:43 AM ET
By controlling the money and the media narrative ....
Vienna_Hokie β€’ 04/10/24 10:52 AM ET
Interesting, and I assume Virginia Tech is one of them, who else?**
Stech β€’ 04/10/24 08:40 AM ET
Miami, VT, WVU, Arizona State, Utah. Of teams with a minimum of 1K games
Maroon Baboon β€’ 04/10/24 12:23 PM ET
Here's a list
Tailgate Guru β€’ 04/10/24 09:54 AM ET
By winning percentage
obguthr β€’ 04/10/24 10:25 AM ET
Power 5: 4. Notre Dame, 14. Clemson...
Old Line Hokie β€’ 04/10/24 09:38 AM ET
Well, Virginia Tech is #26, not top 25. 😁**
Will StewartAdmin β€’ 04/10/24 09:33 AM ET
I hate data like this. It’s too big of a time range
HokieAl β€’ 04/10/24 12:31 PM ET
Like K-State. **
Big12 guy β€’ 04/10/24 01:03 PM ET
So awesome, you need to go sort that list inversely by Win %. The top 7.
hokieZ71 β€’ 04/10/24 10:44 AM ET
Glass half full response - VT is #18 if ..............
mjfhokie β€’ 04/10/24 09:59 AM ET
But #18 among current FBS schools**
Tailgate Guru β€’ 04/10/24 09:56 AM ET
And second to WVU among FBS schools without a natty**
Tailgate Guru β€’ 04/10/24 09:58 AM ET