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The click bait over here in flyover is pushing an ACC

B12 merger again. Any of you guys here anything credible?
Posted: 12/17/2025 at 02:38 PM ET

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The click bait over here in flyover is pushing an ACC ◄
Big12 guy • 12/17/25 02:38 PM ET
I think Mag 7 are going to BIG
MrFantastic! • 12/18/25 11:14 AM ET
The Mag 7 no longer exists. Schools are surely talking to others, but we
33laszlo99 • 12/19/25 08:18 PM ET
I’ve always thought Miami would be the only Mag7 school to the B1G.
hokieball • 12/18/25 09:28 PM ET
Far more likely that the BIG sheds MD and/or RU.
HokieAl • 12/18/25 04:20 PM ET
We all see posts everyday with which we disagree. Usually, they don't
33laszlo99 • 12/18/25 04:53 PM ET
Good questions. I think the BIG is caught in two worlds
HokieAl • 12/18/25 05:10 PM ET
The next phase is uneven payouts
Marooned • 12/20/25 08:25 AM ET
Thanks for responding. I think we put too much emphasis on quality of the
33laszlo99 • 12/18/25 05:42 PM ET
NC State is definitely not**
Sunsetunderground • 12/18/25 03:40 PM ET
we got to make sure Tobbacco Road dont try to substitute them for VT
1947Sunbowl • 12/19/25 11:16 AM ET
They might, but it would have to raise the payouts of existing members,
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 11:18 AM ET
You know what
MrFantastic! • 12/18/25 01:00 PM ET
They will not take less money **
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 01:04 PM ET
The "merger" is going to be in 3-4 years when ACC programs start leaving.
Baltimore_Hokie • 12/18/25 10:12 AM ET
Or the ACC Mag 7 will be in a BIG division for east coast. **
MrFantastic! • 12/18/25 01:01 PM ET
That would be a lot of teams in an already over-bloated conference.**
Baltimore_Hokie • 12/18/25 02:28 PM ET
Maybe, as it does seem to be headed that way, but you
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 10:16 AM ET
From an ACC POV, realize that B1G media companies have wanted to acquire
33laszlo99 • 12/19/25 09:19 PM ET
ESPN and FOX have the
Big12 guy • 12/19/25 10:36 PM ET
Just my prediction, guy. When ESPN outbid CBS for the SEC "Game Of The
33laszlo99 • 12/20/25 10:24 AM ET
The more media companies, the more windows. **
Big12 guy • 12/20/25 10:53 AM ET
There are currently five basic windows regardless of the number of carriers
33laszlo99 • 01/06/26 11:45 PM ET
Are we sure these non-P2 super conferences will be able to support their
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 10:28 AM ET
That all comes down to the media contracts. All of
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 10:41 AM ET
I understand it comes down to the media contracts. My question more had to
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 11:25 AM ET
There is entirely too much value in the ACC and B12
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 12:05 PM ET
I would think so too, but we don't know what a P2 World truly looks like.
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 12:38 PM ET
No doubt that gambling money is a factor, and it will get worse. Does
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 12:50 PM ET
I don't think there is any data published showing the amount of gambling
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 12:58 PM ET
If it drives viewers, the networks will promote it.**
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 01:03 PM ET
It is worth noting that since people can gamble on their phone, that it is
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 02:19 PM ET
Sports betting online and in casinos should be banned. The traffic would
33laszlo99 • 12/18/25 06:36 PM ET
I would have no problem if that happened. Then again, I don't participate
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 09:18 PM ET
Someone has to lose the games.**
Baltimore_Hokie • 12/18/25 10:25 AM ET
I suggested it recently.
HOO86 • 12/17/25 09:59 PM ET
If the heavily invested 🏈schools leave, ACC will be 🏀 1st schools ACC/BE
Stech • 12/18/25 08:32 AM ET
I don't know if we will have a "super" league as it
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 09:09 AM ET
Is it really a certainty that the ACC blue bloods bolt?
Marooned • 12/20/25 09:11 AM ET
Absolutely not certain. The uneven distributions
Big12 guy • 12/20/25 10:51 AM ET
I’m interested in “grow the pie” type maneuvers.
Marooned • 12/20/25 12:05 PM ET
Super League if it happens will negotiate a TV deal almost as good as NFL.
Stech • 12/18/25 12:42 PM ET
I guess the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 might have to be amended to
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 02:31 PM ET
Would that minimum dollar figure violate antitrust laws because it is
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 09:57 AM ET
I don't know if it violates anti trust or not. The CFP is
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 10:03 AM ET
Yes, perceptually the CFP may limiting inclusion, but legally not at the
VTHokie2000 • 12/18/25 10:12 AM ET
Hope VT vote no
RiverVT • 12/17/25 08:58 PM ET
Makes no sense as a straight merger
Tailgate Guru • 12/17/25 04:41 PM ET
This would need to start at the END. Essentially with a TV network or two
Vippie1 • 12/18/25 08:36 AM ET
Money talks. It's almost impossible to jettison current
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 10:13 AM ET
Well the real "play" would be to make it a complete break with NCAA
Vippie1 • 12/18/25 10:31 AM ET
You would need to have signed media deals in place first to be safe
HokieAl • 12/18/25 04:16 PM ET
Ok, if we go ABA, I want VT to be the Virginia Squires**
mancunian • 12/18/25 11:25 AM ET
How do you do that with basketball and the non revs? **
Big12 guy • 12/18/25 10:43 AM ET
If you view it only from football and not full conference, it can work
HokieAl • 12/17/25 05:34 PM ET
Base it on fan support.
EDGEMAN • 12/18/25 06:10 AM ET
That means only klempsun, free shoes, VT and maybe NCSU make that cut.**
ancient alien 2018 • 12/19/25 01:16 AM ET
Maybe that's all that should make the cut.**
EDGEMAN • 12/19/25 05:43 AM ET
That is way to commonsensical to ever happen. **
Big12 guy • 12/17/25 06:23 PM ET
I'm thinking a top 20 would be the sweet spot. That begs the question on
Big12 guy • 12/17/25 04:46 PM ET
Why would any Mag7 split money 35 ways when you could split the pie 12 ways
Sunsetunderground • 12/17/25 04:21 PM ET
oof, guess you haven't heard anything, but you are right, why would
Big12 guy • 12/17/25 04:43 PM ET
And why they chose sending all of their teams 3000 miles away and take
Sunsetunderground • 12/17/25 05:11 PM ET
Preaching to the choir here. They, and Cal for that matter,
Big12 guy • 12/17/25 06:21 PM ET
No clue. But if it happens, can we keep your commissioner? **
HokieAl • 12/17/25 04:08 PM ET