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it's probably a combination of things

the SEC that we know today was built on regional matchups of state schools with rabid fan bases (Vandy being the exception). Looking at the teams they have added recently (Texas A&M, Missouri, Texas and OU), they not only check that box but also add new states and new markets. They don't have a history of adding big city, private schools like Miami. Could they make an exception? Of course but it would be contrary to everything we've seen. FSU fits that model better and i don't see them adding a third Florida team. Who else makes sense going forward? Big state schools with a rabid fan base and a good or new market. VT, UNC, NC St, FSU, Clemson and perhaps UVa. WVU would be a great fit but without the market.
Posted: 07/07/2022 at 05:03 PM ET
(In response to this post by Freddyburg Hokie)

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Question re: Realignment Drivers
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 04:51 PM ET
VT still drives a lot of intrigue, we get prime timeslots for a reason
soflahokie 07/07/22 06:00 PM ET
Virginia has almost 9 million & NC has over 10 million, I just don't see
Stech 07/07/22 05:13 PM ET
I think the thing.......
2hhoop3 07/07/22 05:25 PM ET
Chicken or the Egg argument, they don't have the fans, so they don't get
Stech 07/07/22 05:33 PM ET
Right. If the ACC had fielded some dominant teams in those markets...
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 05:29 PM ET
SC & Fl are already represented in SEC
TabbHokie 07/07/22 05:08 PM ET
SEC has plenty of states with 2 teams, their model is more match ups than
Stech 07/07/22 05:27 PM ET
If you're assuming the media $ is coming from cable subscriptions....
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 05:13 PM ET
It makes sense, but I don't really think that Clemson or FSU add much to
IronBlood 07/07/22 05:04 PM ET
Agreed. Does Clemson & FSU add enough to increase the payout, or
TabbHokie 07/07/22 06:45 PM ET
That's an interesting point re: playing kingmaker
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 05:11 PM ET
it's probably a combination of things
VTejrep 07/07/22 05:03 PM ET
Rabid fan base is a good metric to look at....
Freddyburg Hokie 07/07/22 05:07 PM ET