Why *leave? Media money is restricted, big donor NIL $ is not. SMU 0 media$

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The big donor NIL money is what is causing Indiana, Vandy and even UVA to go from the bottom of the Conference to the top in about one season, not media money, that’s basically the same for them . The paradigm has shifted about 180 degrees, and getting beat up in the SEC or top of the B1G is a great way to get your coach fired. Not to mention the difficulty of making the playoff in a P2 with injuries and 2-4 losses, especially in the SEC. *Your Conference ** Edited by Stech at 11/9/2025, 7:50:03 AM

Posted: 11/09/2025 at 07:49 AM ET

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Why *leave? Media money is restricted, big donor NIL $ is not. SMU 0 media$ ◄ -- Stech Nov 09, 2025 at 07:49 AM ET

Stech • 11/09/25 07:49 AM ET

Several reasons, none of which are strictly about money: -- Baltimore_Hokie Nov 10, 2025 at 09:52 AM ET

Baltimore_Hokie • 11/10/25 09:52 AM ET

Some good points, but Vandy and SMU paradigm shift is significant, the big -- Stech Nov 10, 2025 at 02:28 PM ET

Stech • 11/10/25 02:28 PM ET

I'm not sure what "paradigm shift" you're talking about here. -- Baltimore_Hokie Nov 10, 2025 at 03:28 PM ET

Baltimore_Hokie • 11/10/25 03:28 PM ET

SMU made the playoff last year, Vandy beat Bama last year, UVA remarkable -- Stech Nov 10, 2025 at 07:16 PM ET

Stech • 11/10/25 07:16 PM ET

SMU made the playoff last year, Vandy has beaten Bama and other SEC teams -- Stech Nov 10, 2025 at 04:57 PM ET

Stech • 11/10/25 04:57 PM ET

Sorry, I must have missed the part where I was disrespectful to you. -- Baltimore_Hokie Nov 11, 2025 at 09:29 AM ET

Baltimore_Hokie • 11/11/25 09:29 AM ET

These private Schools have a simply easier process -- 1947Sunbowl Nov 10, 2025 at 02:50 PM ET

1947Sunbowl • 11/10/25 02:50 PM ET

What are you trying to say?...... -- 2hhoop3 Nov 10, 2025 at 03:15 PM ET

2hhoop3 • 11/10/25 03:15 PM ET

6a. Best players want to WIN and win Championships. ** -- 91HokieBob Nov 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM ET

91HokieBob • 11/10/25 10:27 AM ET

All valid points..... -- 2hhoop3 Nov 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM ET

2hhoop3 • 11/10/25 10:13 AM ET

Here's my take on that- -- Baltimore_Hokie Nov 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM ET

Baltimore_Hokie • 11/10/25 11:27 AM ET

You might be right,...... -- 2hhoop3 Nov 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM ET

2hhoop3 • 11/10/25 11:46 AM ET

Would it be safe to say or maybe IMO the ACC -- 91HokieBob Nov 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM ET

91HokieBob • 11/10/25 11:58 AM ET

I do not think..... -- 2hhoop3 Nov 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM ET

2hhoop3 • 11/10/25 12:22 PM ET

Sorry, maybe not revenue, but this post by @QCP last week showing Big XII -- 91HokieBob Nov 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM ET

91HokieBob • 11/10/25 12:32 PM ET

I do not dispute that..... -- 2hhoop3 Nov 10, 2025 at 01:17 PM ET

2hhoop3 • 11/10/25 01:17 PM ET

I think you're spot on about the ACC looking more like the Big East. -- Baltimore_Hokie Nov 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM ET

Baltimore_Hokie • 11/10/25 12:04 PM ET

The only way the B12 becomes attractive to any ACC -- Big12 guy Nov 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM ET

Big12 guy • 11/10/25 11:51 AM ET

I think if it happens, it will just happen. The impetus will be- -- Baltimore_Hokie Nov 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM ET

Baltimore_Hokie • 11/10/25 12:09 PM ET

I don't think so. The ACC could lose Clemson and FSU, and remain -- Big12 guy Nov 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM ET

Big12 guy • 11/10/25 12:16 PM ET

Less than zero chance that ND continues its partnership if FSU/Clemson go. -- Baltimore_Hokie Nov 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM ET

Baltimore_Hokie • 11/10/25 12:22 PM ET

I agree with both you and 2hhoop3, ** -- Big12 guy Nov 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM ET

Big12 guy • 11/10/25 11:45 AM ET