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Pay attention to the end of the PAC's negotiating window (August 5?)
ESPN is supposedly their only suitor, but the PAC can refuse if their deal isn't good enough and let it simmer.
I don't think much else is happening this offseason. Unless Jim Phillips grows that set of gigantic brass balls I want him to obtain and goes and gets Washington, Oregon, Utah, Stanford and Cal. (I know....Cal...blech...but...Bay Area...we need 19...get Stanford...shrugs...)
If you're wondering why I said we need 19, well 19 teams fits the "Play 3 rivals, then rotate 5 home/away every two years" schedule the ACC just put out. It just now takes 6 years to work your way through the other 15 teams as opposed to 4 years for 10 other teams. It also puts the ACC where it needs to be to hold on to the 1% chance of adding Notre Dame.
As far as Notre Dame, I'm pretty sure the ACC's GOR, ND's upcoming re-up wth NBC and the inability for the SEC and B1G to breakaway is sufficient to keep Notre Dame independent until about 2030 or so. I think 2030 might be the Endgame.
** Edited by hokieZ71 at 7/16/2022, 9:50:48 PM
Thread Replies (30)
Is this round of expansion over?
-- NovaHokie27
Jul 16, 2022 at 09:39 PM ET
NovaHokie27
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07/16/22 09:39 PM ET
…yep. it’s pretty much done for the next decade.**
-- chumley
Jul 18, 2022 at 02:42 PM ET
chumley
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07/18/22 02:42 PM ET
No. As I have been saying, there will be a B1G western division when all
-- 133193Hokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 11:32 AM ET
133193Hokie
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07/17/22 11:32 AM ET
I want to agree with you. But I don't understand the wait.
-- Maroon Baboon
Jul 17, 2022 at 05:45 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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07/17/22 05:45 PM ET
ND has to pay for further Big Ten expansion
-- TerryD
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:25 PM ET
TerryD
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07/17/22 06:25 PM ET
ND might welcome some persuasion from Phil Knight**
-- 33laszlo99
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:48 PM ET
33laszlo99
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07/17/22 06:48 PM ET
Thing is, Phil Knight is 84 years old.
-- hokieZ71
Jul 17, 2022 at 08:00 PM ET
hokieZ71
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07/17/22 08:00 PM ET
I wouldn’t be surprised to see the ACC make a move.
-- Victor Tango
Jul 17, 2022 at 10:50 AM ET
Victor Tango
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07/17/22 10:50 AM ET
I think there more to come soon
-- HokieAl
Jul 17, 2022 at 10:39 AM ET
HokieAl
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07/17/22 10:39 AM ET
Involving the B10, SEC, and ACC - YES ; PAC10 and B12 - No**
-- hokiesrule98
Jul 17, 2022 at 10:24 AM ET
hokiesrule98
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07/17/22 10:24 AM ET
Maybe, but I find it hard to believe the B10 will leave ...
-- Atlee Hokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 09:45 AM ET
Atlee Hokie
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07/17/22 09:45 AM ET
Is the money just too exclusive?
-- 33laszlo99
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:23 PM ET
33laszlo99
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07/17/22 06:23 PM ET
Are potential expansion candidates worth their take?
-- WarHog38
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:49 PM ET
WarHog38
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07/17/22 06:49 PM ET
This latest wave of raids have made in-state schools staying together
-- Maroon Baboon
Jul 17, 2022 at 01:01 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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07/17/22 01:01 PM ET
the key is can the state legislatures, direct both must be invited.
-- Mercury
Jul 17, 2022 at 02:09 PM ET
Mercury
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07/17/22 02:09 PM ET
If I had to guess, the B1X's next move depends on when ND finally commits
-- EDGEMAN
Jul 17, 2022 at 09:38 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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07/17/22 09:38 AM ET
When ND jumps, it will be to the Big 10.
-- Atlee Hokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 09:49 AM ET
Atlee Hokie
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07/17/22 09:49 AM ET
Pretty clear money is a main driver for ND, so...
-- EDGEMAN
Jul 17, 2022 at 10:35 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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07/17/22 10:35 AM ET
Don't minimize Tier One vs. Tier Two
-- TerryD
Jul 17, 2022 at 12:04 PM ET
TerryD
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07/17/22 12:04 PM ET
As i have said, Gavin Newsom in the wildcard
-- MrBayAreaHokie
Jul 16, 2022 at 10:40 PM ET
MrBayAreaHokie
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07/16/22 10:40 PM ET
He is not going to do anything to block UCLA except maybe some
-- 133193Hokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 11:31 AM ET
133193Hokie
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07/17/22 11:31 AM ET
This reminds me of how we got into the ACC in 03
-- RamblinHokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 11:08 AM ET
RamblinHokie
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07/17/22 11:08 AM ET
Nah - he's too busy trying to lure Florida residents to California
-- VPI_1998
Jul 17, 2022 at 07:51 AM ET
VPI_1998
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07/17/22 07:51 AM ET
Would he also look to block USC?**
-- HoakieCup
Jul 17, 2022 at 07:49 AM ET
HoakieCup
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07/17/22 07:49 AM ET
I doubt it cause they are private AND
-- MrBayAreaHokie
Jul 17, 2022 at 09:55 AM ET
MrBayAreaHokie
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07/17/22 09:55 AM ET
Pay attention to the end of the PAC's negotiating window (August 5?)
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-- hokieZ71
Jul 16, 2022 at 09:50 PM ET
hokieZ71
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07/16/22 09:50 PM ET