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wwhokie1
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When did the Commissioners of the SEC or Big10 talk about being cutthroat?

Being cutthroat is not something you announce in a speech, it is something you do inspite of what you say in a speech. I would not get dissappointed with Phillip's speech. He has said everything is on the table. Which means they are considering expansion. Which means teams for the B12 or PAC12. He is not going to announce such intentions in advance. Final decisions have not been made, but clearly the ACC is prepared to raid other conferences if they feel it will benefit. But the last thing you want to do is announce such intentions in advance. People are upset because they want answers now. It doesn't work that way. And when the answers come, they will help but people will still be disappointed, because they will only lessen the gap, not remove the financial gap.
Posted: 07/20/2022 at 04:32 PM ET
(In response to this post by MSCI89)

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SIR: Commentary on Phillips' comments at media days re:realignment...
MSCI89 • 07/20/22 02:21 PM ET
In a word....ouch! The truth hurts, but it's still the truth. The ACC is
HoakieCup • 07/21/22 09:01 AM ET
Too bad we no longer have Bob Lipper to complain in the RTD.
HOO86 • 07/20/22 08:56 PM ET
This is really just the "what do we want VT to be" argument, and answer ...
WestyHokie • 07/20/22 04:33 PM ET
Right on.
MP4VT2004 • 07/20/22 08:33 PM ET
All I've ever wanted is for VT
Vippie1 • 07/20/22 05:05 PM ET
Not me. I wanted the Eastern League
obguthr • 07/20/22 05:24 PM ET
Add WVU and Cincinnati, and you're in it for the most part.
HOO86 • 07/20/22 08:08 PM ET
When did the Commissioners of the SEC or Big10 talk about being cutthroat? ◄
wwhokie1 • 07/20/22 04:32 PM ET
In retrospect...
Gobbler Guru • 07/20/22 04:07 PM ET
Northwestern U. enrollment is almost 22,000.**
33laszlo99 • 07/20/22 05:05 PM ET
Most of that is grad students.
Gobbler Guru • 07/20/22 09:25 PM ET
The ACC Presidents hired him for a reason - he serves at their pleasure so
133193Hokie • 07/20/22 04:25 PM ET
"EVERYTHING is on the table"? Including the C word?
Maroon Baboon • 07/20/22 03:46 PM ET
Miami didn't want VT as permanent rival**
133743Hokie • 07/20/22 06:25 PM ET
But they pounded the table on...Louisville?**
BAMRising • 07/20/22 07:34 PM ET
Have no idea. Just know it was widely reported that their AD didn't want VT**
133743Hokie • 07/20/22 07:44 PM ET
If true. Whit and Phillips didn't seem to fight them on it.
Maroon Baboon • 07/20/22 06:34 PM ET
Expand with two B12 teams plus partnership with Pac12 **
wwhokie1 • 07/20/22 04:23 PM ET
Here is another…..**
Femoyer Hokie • 07/20/22 03:24 PM ET
Sounds like he was about to announce an ACC-Ivy merger just them.
Maroon Baboon • 07/20/22 04:12 PM ET
I'd rather add Simon Fraser, Guelph, Toronto & McGill.
Old Line Hokie • 07/20/22 06:24 PM ET
But, but, but - it is about academics and the welfare of the student
133193Hokie • 07/20/22 04:22 PM ET
Do you remember ESPN and the networks scolding football lovers over CTE?
Maroon Baboon • 07/20/22 04:32 PM ET
It was pretty bad... I appreciate his sentiment, but he needs to awaken
goldendomer • 07/20/22 03:33 PM ET
Not to be repetitive but I'm not sure
Vippie1 • 07/20/22 03:32 PM ET
Actually, he should have said much less than he did
daveinop • 07/21/22 08:12 AM ET
Phillips is getting hammered for his press conference
goldendomer • 07/20/22 03:19 PM ET
He should be, the ACC 🤷‍♂️**
Stech • 07/20/22 03:24 PM ET
He also said
daveinop • 07/20/22 02:58 PM ET
Agreed, the writer throwing a hissey fit
Vippie1 • 07/20/22 03:21 PM ET
Vipp[ie
VT Rockie • 07/21/22 09:14 PM ET
For me it was the appearance. He looked lost
goldendomer • 07/20/22 03:48 PM ET
Interesting, do you have a link to that?**
Stech • 07/20/22 03:16 PM ET
EGW's notes on 247; 31:30 on the linked video
daveinop • 07/20/22 04:38 PM ET
Great article and very frank.**
goldendomer • 07/20/22 02:41 PM ET
So what is his advice for JP
Vippie1 • 07/20/22 02:58 PM ET
JP is in a bad spot. But the AcC needs a big time leader
goldendomer • 07/20/22 03:21 PM ET
He is going to something with the network and PAC
Vippie1 • 07/20/22 03:38 PM ET