The only play now is to dissolve and let schools join new conferences
The only quality teams in play were in the PAC.
We can't stay in the smallest conference for 12 more years. Adding Memphis, Uconn, Tulane, SMU, or USF don't help us catch the Big 10 or SEC.
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2y
which I admit is far-fetched.
Dissolve Votes (10)
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VT (SEC), UVA (B1G)
UNC (B1G), NCSU (SEC), Duke and Wake (Big East, Sun Belt, or American)
FSU, Clemson (SEC)
Pitt, Louisville (B12 with financial considerations and extensive scheduling considerations)
Duke/Wake in lockstep with UNC/NCSU going forward and don't want to hold the league hostage in an untenable situation while either ditching football or joining a league it can compete in long-term (yes, I know they both did well last year).
Pitt/Louisville gain a permanent home in the #3 conference earning more money joining WVU and Cincy. They may also feel pressure to beat BC, Syracuse, and Miami who may jump them in line for B12. Pitt/Louisville would only do so with a B12 offer in hand. They also could be showered in cash from the 6 who get SEC/B1G money without lawsuits or buyouts.
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hoodat
2y
the B1G wants into the Florida market
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2y
that could make it even easier. All 6 previously mentioned to B1G. Or 8 instead of 6 find SEC/B1G homes along with Duke/Wake votes. Miami would be 7th but unsure of an 8th (GT, Pitt, Louisville, Syracuse, BC). Perhaps just Miami (for 7) and B1G goes ND or another Pac school. Would need buy off one vote and that one vote would be quite the financial windfall.
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2y
went for stability, and it was a winner.
The ACC needs to operate like they will lose the top 4 schools. If you pass on schools now, like you have in the past, I don't think this ends well.
Negotiate the exit fees, and take the money. If VT has an invite, great. If they don't, it's not too late to keep the ACC strong. To hell with FSU, take their money.
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