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B1G has 4 Elite 8 teams, dominating 🏀 like 🏈, w/o ND, how can it be? 🤣🤣 **
Stech • 03/28/26 05:59 AM ET
I still think ND only way
MrFantastic! • 03/28/26 06:47 AM ET
One problem with that
TerryD • 03/31/26 01:37 PM ET
Read TerryD’s post they are budding up to the SEC, to avoid ACC penalties &
Stech • 03/28/26 08:25 AM ET
Notre Dame is a Princess receiving suitors. It's all flirtation, flattery.
33laszlo99 • 03/28/26 10:59 AM ET
ACC is actually very good for ND. I just finished a writeup on it
HokieAl • 03/28/26 11:05 AM ET
We need more interesting match-up's for our NBC contract. That is a fact
goldendomer • 03/30/26 10:08 AM ET
Tell me more. If the exact same ACC teams on your schedule
HokieAl • 03/30/26 12:47 PM ET
ND is a 6......
2hhoop3 • 03/30/26 10:19 AM ET
ND is a 9
TerryD • 03/30/26 01:35 PM ET
ND good in football. Not sure great(as their hey day years) **
MrFantastic! • 03/31/26 05:57 AM ET
You're entitled to your opinion.....
2hhoop3 • 03/30/26 01:48 PM ET
You're entitled to your also, but the facts say you are wrong. But that is
goldendomer • 04/01/26 06:11 PM ET
If you had a case .....
2hhoop3 • 04/01/26 07:06 PM ET
I can go ten years if you like
TerryD • 03/30/26 03:53 PM ET
You can go wherever.......
2hhoop3 • 03/30/26 04:19 PM ET
Is that the standard?
TerryD • 03/30/26 05:27 PM ET
That is the standard.......
2hhoop3 • 03/30/26 07:10 PM ET
Hahahahha, oh love it. You say we whine. But you have to be the biggest
goldendomer • 04/01/26 06:13 PM ET
That's funny coming.....
2hhoop3 • 04/01/26 07:03 PM ET
I could probably give him a run for his money :) **
Big12 guy • 04/02/26 09:40 AM ET
Not even close.....
2hhoop3 • 04/02/26 09:48 AM ET
Not yet....maybe this year?
TerryD • 03/30/26 05:24 PM ET
That has been a.......
2hhoop3 • 03/30/26 07:15 PM ET
I picked the last five years
TerryD • 03/30/26 03:50 PM ET
Tim Sands: P4 Must Act Before College Athletics Becomes Unsustainable
RandomAsianGuy • 03/28/26 12:40 AM ET
Changes r happening n th COURTS!! Get your head out of SAND Dr Tim!! Power
Stech • 03/28/26 05:55 AM ET
Maybe.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/28/26 02:48 PM ET
Maybe on what? I don’t understand that statement. **
Stech • 03/28/26 03:10 PM ET
Maybe VT has to "deal with this reality"..or not. My question is
RandomAsianGuy • 03/28/26 03:20 PM ET
The court decisions for NIL & Portal have arrived, they aren’t maybes and
Stech • 03/28/26 04:04 PM ET
Short term investment and long term planning are two different things
RandomAsianGuy • 03/29/26 12:12 AM ET
What is the recent Notre Dame SEC Alliance
vtdwight • 03/28/26 04:56 PM ET
Notre Dame should have attacked Alabama on the playoff instead of Miami
Stech • 03/28/26 07:33 PM ET
I'm an outsider, and can't speak to the
Big12 guy • 03/28/26 04:46 PM ET
Virginia Tech has plenty of support from Billionaires alums in High Tech
Stech • 03/28/26 07:23 PM ET
My son got a scholarship for mechanical engineering at
Big12 guy • 03/28/26 07:39 PM ET
I was @ 1983 BC Clemson game at Chestnut Hill when Flutie schooled Clemson
Stech • 03/28/26 09:07 PM ET
Either embrace or get out of Athletics VT **
RiverVT • 03/28/26 07:39 AM ET
We’re too deep to get out IMHO, but get leadership that adapts to the court
Stech • 03/28/26 08:05 AM ET
Serious question Stech,
Big12 guy • 03/28/26 08:43 AM ET
I would like guardrails on Portal and NIL, but the courts are driving this,
Stech • 03/28/26 12:25 PM ET
I'm experimenting with my big data. Hoping to get some feedback from here
HokieAl • 03/26/26 11:40 PM ET
I would like to see your data, Hokie. All of the answers will never come
33laszlo99 • 03/27/26 01:14 PM ET
See link for some deep dive that I just did on the ACC
HokieAl • 03/27/26 01:48 PM ET
Theory..ND decides who goes to P2
lord4bid • 03/26/26 06:59 AM ET
TerryD says there is no chance ND joins B10, this is click bait, it worked,
Stech • 03/27/26 06:44 PM ET
so dumb, not you or the opinion but what college sports have become
VT Pez4Life • 03/26/26 09:06 AM ET
If football breaks away, then what does that legally mean for Title IX
VTHokie2000 • 03/26/26 09:16 AM ET
Title IX works if football becomes a business entity separate from schools
HokieAl • 03/26/26 09:39 AM ET
Makes sense. Wouldn't the start up capital come the university though?
VTHokie2000 • 03/26/26 11:26 AM ET
If there is legislation at the Federal level, and football
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 10:18 AM ET
But that is why is needed to be included in with the law. Remember the
VTHokie2000 • 03/26/26 11:40 AM ET
Maybe, but it will justify separating football from
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 12:32 PM ET
I don't disagree with the premise that football probably shouldn't be
VTHokie2000 • 03/26/26 01:06 PM ET
That is why it would take legislation to change it. For
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 01:49 PM ET
Historically Congress doesn't want to touch the issue for political reasons
VTHokie2000 • 03/26/26 03:28 PM ET
Title IX works perfectly without football. **
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 09:26 AM ET
I like this part better (if ACC collapses)
TerryD • 03/26/26 07:12 AM ET
Ryan who?
RandomAsianGuy • 03/26/26 01:02 PM ET
Sorry Rando. I disagree with all three points.
33laszlo99 • 03/26/26 02:05 PM ET
You are entitled to your opinion.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/27/26 01:02 PM ET
The more realistic questions.....
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 02:11 PM ET
ND’s 6-game arrangement would be a headache for Sankey.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/28/26 03:31 PM ET
Doesn't matter about how strong the SEC is/will be
TerryD • 03/26/26 04:56 PM ET
Notre Dame football isn’t really independent anymore
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 05:23 PM ET
It is not football conference membership, either
TerryD • 03/26/26 05:43 PM ET
The sooner ND is truly on its own, the better for all concerned
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 05:51 PM ET
The do not share their revenue. That is independence. **
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 05:30 PM ET
They also don’t capture all of it on their own terms as they once did **
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 05:31 PM ET
I am sure that is true.....
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 05:09 PM ET
I think ND is taking steps to improve SOS, i.e., Clemson X 12 yrs
33laszlo99 • 03/26/26 04:49 PM ET
This is a very good point. If
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 02:25 PM ET
Tell me you’ve never competed in the Big East without telling me . . . .
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 05:30 PM ET
They are peer catholic schools. If they are indeed that
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 05:34 PM ET
LOL. Notre Dame doesn’t think it has peers. And Butler isn’t one for sure. **
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 05:43 PM ET
At least it only takes a bus to play Butler. **
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 06:02 PM ET
Maybe they can borrow the bus from Hoosiers
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 06:07 PM ET
If you knew the history, ND was in
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 06:10 PM ET
Thank you for enlightening us oh great KU person
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 06:53 PM ET
Haha, my point, is that where the Olympics land
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 07:06 PM ET
It’s only relevant if you think like most SEC and Big 12 schools
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 07:50 PM ET
That may be true. They may think more
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 08:08 PM ET
It’s not “we” who forget, it’s the university CEOs who forget
Tailgate Guru • 03/27/26 09:39 AM ET
Agree with a large portion of that .....
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 02:33 PM ET
Olympic sports are a very small concern for ND
TerryD • 03/26/26 02:40 PM ET
Which is why ND’s value to the ACC is vastly overrated
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 05:33 PM ET
No problems, then
TerryD • 03/26/26 05:45 PM ET
Gladly
Tailgate Guru • 03/26/26 05:57 PM ET
It would save ND exit fees
TerryD • 03/26/26 10:05 PM ET
Oh, I would prefer to take ND’s money when it leaves
Tailgate Guru • 03/27/26 09:48 AM ET
The B12 will take those games, hands down. **
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 06:13 PM ET
Never said Olympics were....
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 02:46 PM ET
If they needed a home, it's not a
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 02:36 PM ET
No idea......
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 02:41 PM ET
To my knowledge, ND is not part of that **
TerryD • 03/26/26 02:40 PM ET
Time will tell.....
TerryD • 03/26/26 01:16 PM ET
Right now...the SEC is killing it in viewership
lord4bid • 03/26/26 09:37 AM ET
Notre Lame......
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 10:11 AM ET
The ACC games.....
TerryD • 03/26/26 12:56 PM ET
ND and their....
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 01:21 PM ET
I think this all comes down to NBC, Peacock, and
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 09:04 AM ET
Here is the rest of his Tweet
TerryD • 03/26/26 07:15 AM ET
this is crazy & delusional stuff
Vippie1 • 03/26/26 11:16 AM ET
all 3 would get on ground instantly for deal with ND **
MrFantastic! • 03/26/26 12:15 PM ET
Would you expect.....
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 11:20 AM ET
Lol, he is a BYU fan
TerryD • 03/26/26 12:59 PM ET
i'm not sure what allegiance's he has but even a ND fan should be able
Vippie1 • 03/26/26 01:28 PM ET
Not my fight
TerryD • 03/26/26 01:34 PM ET
A person can have......
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 01:18 PM ET
They got the 4 corners right. **
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 01:58 PM ET
Where else.....
2hhoop3 • 03/26/26 02:03 PM ET
Actually, I don't watch them, nothing but click bait
Big12 guy • 03/26/26 02:06 PM ET
Question about UVA, VT, and P2
The_VT_Rock • 03/23/26 11:15 AM ET
UVA is a boring "rival." Couldn't care less if they're somewhere else.
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/26/26 12:33 PM ET
i prefer for both to remain in the acc if the conf can shed some dead wt **
Windows NT • 03/24/26 08:21 PM ET
The ACC will be shedding weight soon enough. Just not "dead" weight. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/26/26 12:34 PM ET
The Pac-12 nor the Big XII got rid of lesser programs. I can't see the ACC
Maroon Baboon • 03/25/26 10:27 AM ET
I couldn't care less about where UVA ends up if VT goes P2. **
reestuart • 03/24/26 02:15 PM ET
VT needs to go to the highest paying conference possible
HokieAl • 03/23/26 03:17 PM ET
Step by step
1947Sunbowl • 03/24/26 08:49 AM ET
All true. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/23/26 10:30 PM ET
I liked the Big East (VT) vs. ACC (UVa) days.
Maroon Baboon • 03/23/26 02:50 PM ET
The ACC has a limited shelf life.....
2hhoop3 • 03/23/26 02:58 PM ET
P2 conferences are already realizing they are too big
Seikoh_04 • 03/23/26 02:22 PM ET
Of course I'd love to see them in the same conference,
RandomAsianGuy • 03/23/26 12:41 PM ET
UVA to B10 is a ten times better fit than SEC,Va Tech is closer to AAU
Stech • 03/22/26 07:16 PM ET
Not far-fetched, Stech. VT is definitely "qualified" for either P2.
33laszlo99 • 03/24/26 07:03 PM ET
UVA is better than us in academics and almost all sports. B10 has shown no
Maroon Effect • 03/24/26 01:01 PM ET
VT has made up grounds in Sports
MrFantastic! • 03/26/26 12:19 PM ET
Thats not an absolute
1947Sunbowl • 03/26/26 08:39 AM ET
Better in academics? Time to unmask and wear your UVA colors in the open.
EDGEMAN • 03/25/26 05:34 AM ET
Nah. I’m a proud VT grad, but most who’ve lived outside VA/DMV would agree.
Maroon Effect • 03/25/26 07:00 PM ET
Sorry, but that's insulting to every Hokie grad that's ever lived.
EDGEMAN • 03/26/26 04:56 AM ET
Not meant that way. I went to a lot of schools that had a better counter-
Maroon Effect • 03/26/26 10:11 AM ET
Meh…
Calamitous • 04/10/26 12:41 AM ET
UVA had a good football year, but this is about 🏈 $, and the last 30 years
Stech • 03/24/26 01:06 PM ET
Let’s be honest. I haven’t seen any report or even speculation from
RandomAsianGuy • 03/23/26 12:59 PM ET
A lot of the reporting is based on people's guesses, which is based on who
wwhokie1 • 03/24/26 11:09 AM ET
Once upon a time
MrFantastic! • 03/23/26 02:24 PM ET
Media is wrong a lot, you have more faith in them than I do, also I stated
Stech • 03/23/26 02:02 PM ET
I do believe VT has an outside chance for the SEC membership.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/23/26 06:32 PM ET
Nothing about our recent Academic rankings, your information is years old,
Stech • 03/23/26 07:15 PM ET
You are entitled to your view. And VT’s academics is good.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/23/26 10:29 PM ET
VA's population is still growing slightly faster than the national average-
Culpeper Hokie • 03/24/26 11:10 AM ET
We are competing against states like NC, FL, GA, AZ not the national avg.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/24/26 12:06 PM ET
The type of population matters as well. it's not
Big12 guy • 03/24/26 11:20 AM ET
You are entitled to your opinion too, but for both it’s just opinion not
Stech • 03/24/26 06:53 AM ET
Fair enough. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/24/26 12:09 PM ET
It all depends on how big the media companies want
Big12 guy • 03/23/26 02:48 PM ET
Do you have details on how it doesn’t pencil out? If so, please share them. **
Stech • 03/23/26 03:29 PM ET
Sure, as
Big12 guy • 03/23/26 03:50 PM ET
Something else to consider. Coming soon: unequal revenue sharing.
Maroon Baboon • 03/23/26 06:06 PM ET
I'm watching that with great interest, as I'm sure other
Big12 guy • 03/23/26 06:30 PM ET
So I can understand, what schools do you think will bring >$ to P2 & why? **
Stech • 03/23/26 05:15 PM ET
Only ND would brin "more" money to
Big12 guy • 03/23/26 06:24 PM ET
Well my hopes aren't high but short of the ACC being viable long term
Vippie1 • 03/23/26 11:14 AM ET
It is a better fit
HokiesACC2004 • 03/23/26 05:15 AM ET
A bird in the hand versus two in the bush. **
wwhokie1 • 03/24/26 11:26 AM ET
Per Greg Fluguar. UVa not interested in following UNC to the SEC if they go
Maroon Baboon • 03/21/26 11:47 PM ET
Let's see them turn down an offer
HokiesACC2004 • 03/22/26 10:18 PM ET
Thanks. I don't take Flug seriously but this is interesting.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/22/26 03:44 PM ET
A potential reason the Big Ten may decide to invite UVA without adding UNC
VTHokie2000 • 03/23/26 01:11 PM ET
Agreed. Those folks predicting the implosion of the ACC
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/23/26 12:10 PM ET
You asked why the B10 would invite UVa without getting UNC.
Maroon Baboon • 03/22/26 03:59 PM ET
UVA may be in their own.
MrFantastic! • 03/23/26 03:06 AM ET
Losing UVa to the B10 will not be a bad outcome for VT.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/22/26 06:46 PM ET
Lots on CNBC on the Business of College Sports and Sports Business today.
Stech • 03/19/26 07:21 AM ET
NBA just passed college football for TV rights $$
Roanokie • 03/20/26 12:24 PM ET
It is suprising, but many fans really dont appreciate how big a business
1947Sunbowl • 03/19/26 08:53 AM ET
Has that new budget been fully funded yet? **
MP4VT2004 • 03/19/26 09:06 PM ET
THis is guaranteed and CFO job is ensure the budget is funded
1947Sunbowl • 03/19/26 11:42 PM ET
history has shown that is not true **
hokeyhokie • 03/20/26 08:47 AM ET
We cannot rely on history to be cynical
1947Sunbowl • 03/23/26 11:17 AM ET
You obviously......
2hhoop3 • 03/20/26 01:59 AM ET
Question about the possible 24-team play-off and rivalries
The_VT_Rock • 03/17/26 12:29 PM ET
They would just keep rivalry games where they are
HokieAl • 03/18/26 12:23 PM ET
Another question may be...
The_VT_Rock • 03/18/26 10:22 AM ET
I've lived in Ohio for a while now.
mancunian • 03/18/26 10:02 AM ET
Yeah, whether it's Thanksgiving weekend or the weekend before, that's
reestuart • 03/18/26 12:21 PM ET
Play OOC rivalry games 1st week, Ok Neb etc. last game Conf rivalry OS Mich
Stech • 03/18/26 08:52 AM ET
Messing with tradition will end the fun.
MrFantastic! • 03/18/26 07:47 AM ET
Either way, in a 24-team playoff, the regular season will be watered down.
Maroon Baboon • 03/17/26 05:44 PM ET
B12 Champ🏀 floor is probably th ugliest I have ever seen, is that just me? **
Stech • 03/14/26 07:48 PM ET
My understanding is that they had to replace it on the fly.
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/16/26 02:45 PM ET
Interesting. **
Stech • 03/16/26 05:30 PM ET
It was horrible. **
reestuart • 03/16/26 01:37 PM ET
No but I can see more in the future **
VaTechHokiesACC • 03/16/26 05:11 AM ET
The early games had it lighting
Big12 guy • 03/15/26 11:56 AM ET
Those moving 3 pt lines will get you. **
IB4TECH • 03/19/26 11:35 AM ET
Evidently the floor was made of glass. Footing was terrible.
mancunian • 03/16/26 08:10 AM ET
Got an idea boss, let’s light beneath the floor. Boss, brilliant! Now boss
Stech • 03/15/26 08:05 PM ET
And get some flashing strobes under the court! **
EDGEMAN • 03/16/26 08:19 AM ET
Maybe they can have the betting line for each play showing on the floor. 🤦 **
Stech • 03/16/26 08:32 AM ET
This is an interesting pod cast on
Big12 guy • 03/13/26 02:33 PM ET
I glanced. Their methodology is lacking
HokieAl • 03/13/26 03:13 PM ET
Statistics versus details
1947Sunbowl • 03/18/26 12:29 PM ET
I'm not trying to sell it, but their conclusions are interesting. **
Big12 guy • 03/13/26 03:25 PM ET
Greg Threatening Again - SEC Leaving the NCAA
HouClone • 03/10/26 02:38 PM ET
"Paul, we should be the only voice in college athletics and I uh we should
ancient alien 2018 • 03/16/26 08:03 PM ET
P1 not because I want it because I don’t, is getting closer every day, ESPN
Stech • 03/12/26 08:19 PM ET
I've said it many times before but I'll say it again:
MP4VT2004 • 03/13/26 05:11 PM ET
With Skankey? Bravado and ego win out. **
ancient alien 2018 • 03/16/26 08:05 PM ET
SEC has no understanding of synergy...they are provincial by nature **
MrBayAreaHokie • 03/16/26 01:24 PM ET
P1 if it happens will not just be SEC teams, two different conversations.
Stech • 03/13/26 08:25 PM ET
“Don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya” **
GCHokieof91 • 03/11/26 12:02 PM ET
Sankey's "working collaboratively"....
2hhoop3 • 03/11/26 10:05 AM ET
I agree that SEC is worth less as a stand-alone. The footprint will need
33laszlo99 • 03/11/26 02:58 PM ET
Secession is always a solid move
mancunian • 03/11/26 08:32 AM ET
remember Ft Sumpter! and how that secession turned out. **
HtownHokie • 03/21/26 08:14 PM ET
Gonna need NC and VA to complete the footprint. **
Truthahn • 03/16/26 11:57 AM ET
If at first you don’t succeed…. **
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/11/26 09:53 AM ET
The SEC's sense of entitlement
Maroon Baboon • 03/10/26 10:04 PM ET
LOL. He has been such a downgrade from Slive. They completely screwed the
reestuart • 03/10/26 09:04 PM ET
The conference that cries wolf
TerryD • 03/10/26 03:21 PM ET
What would secession look like? **
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/11/26 09:50 AM ET
Patrick Crakes on the Future of College Sports Media Rights
RandomAsianGuy • 03/09/26 11:18 PM ET
My thoughts....
SMU Pony • 03/10/26 07:32 PM ET
Last year of CW-ACC deal?
SMU Pony • 03/09/26 08:49 PM ET
I actually think CW has done a good job. At least as good as ACCN. **
reestuart • 03/10/26 10:08 AM ET
I think they do a better job than the ACCN. **
EDGEMAN • 03/10/26 05:14 PM ET
I think so also. I like the football announcers. **
reestuart • 03/10/26 05:27 PM ET
Yeah I don't get the criticism of the CW either.
mancunian • 03/10/26 10:23 AM ET
Not to mention they have a nationwide OTA network in addition to their...
EDGEMAN • 03/10/26 05:12 PM ET
I actually enjoy their football coverage. I didn't think CW should have
reestuart • 03/10/26 10:29 AM ET
Hard news, and live events are the only things
Big12 guy • 03/10/26 10:28 AM ET
My answer
RandomAsianGuy • 03/09/26 10:37 PM ET
ACC doesn't own those games. ESPN has all of it.
33laszlo99 • 03/09/26 10:34 PM ET
folks STILL dont understand the rights thing
1947Sunbowl • 03/10/26 09:53 AM ET
Isn't the CW deal a result of the Raycom demise? CW took over the remaining
IB4TECH • 03/12/26 09:25 AM ET
The confusion might be because the Big 12 has multiple media partners,
Big12 guy • 03/10/26 10:06 AM ET
Are you sure about that?
SMU Pony • 03/10/26 07:30 PM ET
Ya, the TNT deal is a sublease, much like CW and
Big12 guy • 03/10/26 08:45 PM ET
If you would divide the FBS schools by state exactly in two.
Maroon Baboon • 03/08/26 01:52 AM ET
The President plans executive order to address college sports issues
RandomAsianGuy • 03/07/26 12:35 PM ET
Dumber than a submarine with screen doors. **
reestuart • 03/07/26 11:54 PM ET
So is anyone who attended, hoping for something concrete to develop. **
ancient alien 2018 • 03/16/26 08:08 PM ET
Utah University President statement today attached.
Big12 guy • 03/07/26 08:03 PM ET
NCAA gets in trouble when their rules aren't rooted in education
daveinop • 03/09/26 08:45 AM ET
The players will be paid, and going back
Big12 guy • 03/09/26 10:25 AM ET
hard to control NIL; can somewhat influence transfer
daveinop • 03/09/26 03:20 PM ET
Collective bargain with who exactly? **
Big12 guy • 03/09/26 03:23 PM ET
agreement between the Union and the schools (repped by the NCAA) **
daveinop • 03/09/26 05:10 PM ET
What union? I think many are getting ahead of
Big12 guy • 03/09/26 05:58 PM ET
That's Terry D's proposal
daveinop • 03/11/26 07:40 PM ET
NIL can be controlled, but no
Big12 guy • 03/11/26 07:55 PM ET
you can't cap how much someone earns from an
daveinop • 03/12/26 06:53 PM ET
Trump is hilarious
SMU Pony • 03/07/26 07:37 PM ET
But is he wrong? **
Shbolf • 03/08/26 06:08 AM ET
Yes, he is wrong
TerryD • 03/08/26 10:55 AM ET
excuse me, but that actually sounds smart **
MrBayAreaHokie • 03/12/26 01:29 PM ET
Yep. Until there are real employee contracts, everything else is noise. **
reestuart • 03/08/26 04:16 PM ET
Sure Terry, the
Big12 guy • 03/08/26 01:45 PM ET
Find my quotes on the subjects you list
TerryD • 03/08/26 04:08 PM ET
"Unionize", "Collective bargaining", "employees" (3 quotes) **
Big12 guy • 03/08/26 05:44 PM ET
But none that said get rid of the band/cheerleaders, etc... **
TerryD • 03/09/26 12:22 PM ET
You think they are going to pay them? **
Big12 guy • 03/09/26 12:41 PM ET
Does the NFL have any? **
TerryD • 03/09/26 05:14 PM ET
Yes, and they get paid. They do not however, travel
Big12 guy • 03/09/26 06:03 PM ET
Correct
TerryD • 03/09/26 07:06 AM ET
No, he's not wrong. College athletes should essentially be amateurs **
SpeakToDamien • 03/08/26 09:27 AM ET
If it was really "amateur athletics," it wouldn't generate multiple-
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/09/26 10:11 AM ET
Until Universities are held to account to provide a real education to real
HboroughHokie • 03/08/26 06:45 PM ET
No, it won't be solved by the President. It could
Big12 guy • 03/08/26 06:59 PM ET
You are fooling yourself......
2hhoop3 • 03/09/26 09:59 AM ET
I don't think it will be the answer, and could
Big12 guy • 03/09/26 10:10 AM ET
I would rather see the legislature focus on other problems and let the
HboroughHokie • 03/08/26 07:04 PM ET
Universities/conferences are too busy trying to get an edge over each other
wwhokie1 • 03/08/26 07:40 PM ET
One could give their
Big12 guy • 03/08/26 07:09 PM ET
Stop blaming the conferences, the schools, the AD's, the media, and
33laszlo99 • 03/08/26 07:38 PM ET
It's impossible because they don't/didn't have anti trust protections. I
Big12 guy • 03/08/26 07:44 PM ET
Your last sentence is hard for me to answer. I am a huge college sports
HboroughHokie • 03/08/26 07:34 PM ET
same logic that segregation is great **
1947Sunbowl • 03/08/26 01:24 PM ET
That ship has sailed. **
seekoHoG • 03/08/26 01:15 PM ET
for those that think the Federal government should
Big12 guy • 03/05/26 11:34 AM ET
Fed government is terrible at doing the job they are supposed to do.
reestuart • 03/08/26 12:08 AM ET
I agree **
HokiesACC2004 • 03/09/26 07:09 AM ET
So the college student with the PT job at McDonalds in Mississippi
Vippie1 • 03/06/26 08:33 PM ET
NFL players have the "jock tax" when they play in other states
HokieAl • 03/06/26 01:10 PM ET
WH roundtable on college sports is happening now. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/06/26 04:39 PM ET
The actual taxation policies for
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 01:22 PM ET
Mississippi did this to compete with Texas and Florida which have no income
manassashoo • 03/06/26 10:59 AM ET
Don't forget Tennessee. Honestly, I
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 11:11 AM ET
Federal govt has no power to control state tax
I85Hokie • 03/06/26 07:30 AM ET
I agree with you. What I'm thinking is
Big12 guy • 03/06/26 09:16 AM ET
Machiavellian
Maroon Baboon • 03/05/26 09:51 PM ET
It’s about creating an equal as possible playing field, for integrity
Stech • 03/05/26 05:20 PM ET
"college sports" being the phrase of the day. **
Big12 guy • 03/05/26 06:07 PM ET
This is ridiculous. I agree the Fed Gov needs to get involved now.
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/05/26 11:51 AM ET
It's a bit late to call for legitimate taxation. The federal tax code
33laszlo99 • 03/05/26 10:36 PM ET
Of course it's Mississippi.
RVAHokie05 • 03/05/26 02:04 PM ET
And what do you perceive is VA's priority? Hint... it's not any more
Palmetto Hokie • 03/05/26 09:48 PM ET
Whatever Virginia priorities are or are not
Vippie1 • 03/06/26 08:36 PM ET
That same heathcare ranking has Virginia at #18. **
RVAHokie05 • 03/06/26 10:38 AM ET
Every non-NFL property ‘is going to struggle’ in future media negotiations
SMU Pony • 03/01/26 06:58 PM ET
It's not the disparity between the NFL TV money and the NCAA TV money...
Maroon Baboon • 03/05/26 11:12 AM ET
I predicted this 2 years ago. **
Maroon Unit • 03/05/26 07:24 AM ET
I do not see need for so many games on each Saturday.
MrFantastic! • 03/04/26 07:22 AM ET
Networks want brands
1947Sunbowl • 03/04/26 09:29 AM ET
I used to think the sports media bubble would pop…
mancunian • 03/02/26 05:03 PM ET
The liberalization of gambling has fed the sports addiction.
Maroon Baboon • 03/03/26 11:35 AM ET
Yeah the constant discussion of lines/prop bets is kinda gross.
mancunian • 03/03/26 04:04 PM ET
America is all about the Freedom.......
Vippie1 • 03/04/26 04:27 PM ET
And even if it’s legal, for any media outlet that broadcasts the sport,
Maroon Baboon • 03/03/26 06:10 PM ET
Assuming anyone could pinpoint a date of the crash (pre-sports gambling),
VTHokie2000 • 03/03/26 11:55 AM ET
Don’t want it, Saban’s *NFL P1 w/ 32 teams more & more possible every day.
Stech • 03/02/26 04:15 PM ET
Any change that denies access to worthy programs won't end well.
Maroon Baboon • 03/03/26 11:29 AM ET
The championship will be sponsored by
mancunian • 03/03/26 09:28 AM ET
Take a moment to consider the entire universe of live sports media.
33laszlo99 • 03/01/26 10:25 PM ET
Overpay NFL or just pay to it hurts, it still effects NCAA sports
Vippie1 • 03/02/26 08:39 AM ET
I think the benefits of NFL rights are very easily quantified for the
Femoyer Hokie • 03/02/26 02:23 PM ET
i was referring to the intangibles
Vippie1 • 03/02/26 03:14 PM ET
I won't try to dispute that, Vip. But there comes a point that the media
33laszlo99 • 03/02/26 01:54 PM ET
I don't know about the SEC and the B10 but I will say this.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/01/26 07:39 PM ET
The total amount is irrelevant, it's amount in comparison to the SEC/ B10
wwhokie1 • 03/03/26 08:18 AM ET
If they won't pay big bucks for the B12, they sure won't for the ACC.
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 11:25 AM ET
Ignore this.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 06:12 PM ET
The ACC isn't much better in terms of value.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 12:31 PM ET
The B12's contract is also with FOX and CBS. ESPN doesn't "own" the B12-
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 05:09 PM ET
You're not wrong. The future of the ACC and the Big 12 largely depends on
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 06:19 PM ET
Actions speak louder than words, ACC 2036 media extension & ACCN significan
Stech • 03/02/26 04:30 PM ET
Yup. I like the ACC's chance.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 06:15 PM ET
Are talking about the 2025 - 2026 numbers? Because
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 06:22 PM ET
You will have to wait for a year for that. Won't see much difference tho. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 06:33 PM ET
Well, that will be the one to compare if you are going to
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 07:51 PM ET
Unequal conference distributions historically have led to the demise
RJHokie • 03/02/26 08:02 PM ET
Unequal distribution is a symptom not a cause. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 10:02 PM ET
If it works in the ACC, it may be a path the P2 takes. If
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 08:09 PM ET
What is your definition of "works" or "success" as it relates to the ACC?
VTHokie2000 • 03/03/26 01:10 PM ET
If it keeps the conference together
Big12 guy • 03/03/26 02:21 PM ET
It is very possible the conference could lose several schools and still
VTHokie2000 • 03/03/26 04:08 PM ET
That explains some things. I certainly
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 05:11 PM ET
Will the Big 12 get another media deal? It very well could get Pac-12'd
SMU Pony • 03/05/26 09:30 PM ET
Wrong reply...but we will see.
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 06:11 PM ET
No doubt we see things differently. The "right" answer is subjective. **
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 06:17 PM ET
Oh I meant I made a reply to wrong thread. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 06:18 PM ET
Entirely possible. there are two side to that coin
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 09:48 AM ET
I don’t think you are wrong. **
RandomAsianGuy • 03/02/26 12:17 PM ET
Exactly. This is a good article.
Vippie1 • 03/01/26 07:23 PM ET
Incredible information on state of CFB!!LarryBenz@PhysicalTherapy·18h
Stech • 02/28/26 07:10 AM ET
2 things
Maroon Baboon • 02/28/26 03:02 PM ET
The Big Ten and SEC, on their own, have no power or leverage
SMU Pony • 02/28/26 05:14 PM ET
Everybody else benefits, but not the SEC or Big Ten
goldendomer • 02/28/26 02:02 PM ET
So just to understand, you want a P1 now? **
Stech • 02/28/26 08:25 PM ET
Man, being (rightfully) excluded from the CFP completely broke your brain **
SMU Pony • 02/28/26 05:05 PM ET
You will cheer on the SEC and BIG just like
Vippie1 • 02/28/26 03:42 PM ET
Sure you are.....
2hhoop3 • 02/28/26 02:24 PM ET
In fairness, ND played in a national title game in Anno Domini 2025.
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 12:02 PM ET
Thank you. ND is 24-4 in the last 2 years; 34-7 in the last 3 years
TerryD • 03/02/26 01:26 PM ET
And so would you if you were in our shoes
goldendomer • 02/28/26 02:38 PM ET
I wish I had a nickel for every time someone calls something communism or-
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 12:03 PM ET
I wouldn't call it ....
2hhoop3 • 02/28/26 02:51 PM ET
We’re not the NFL. And is socialism taking from the
goldendomer • 02/28/26 03:06 PM ET
Another rich post......
2hhoop3 • 02/28/26 03:26 PM ET
If the BIG, SEC, and ND were taken down
Big12 guy • 02/28/26 02:43 PM ET
Most would be, like Charlton Heston said and then have to rip it from our
goldendomer • 02/28/26 02:47 PM ET
The 20% needs the 80%, or it won't sell. No one
Big12 guy • 02/28/26 04:03 PM ET
If the P2 and ND had their way, there wouldn't even be a "regular season."
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 12:06 PM ET
Trump convening roundtable to discuss college sports
RandomAsianGuy • 02/26/26 07:15 PM ET
Same old list of do-nothings meeting with a like "leader" that will
ancient alien 2018 • 02/27/26 10:49 PM ET
Sounds like the whiners on this “site” **
Hokie98 • 02/28/26 08:19 AM ET
Is this like.....
2hhoop3 • 02/27/26 06:21 PM ET
The people at the round table might though. **
Big12 guy • 02/27/26 08:33 PM ET
You might want.......
2hhoop3 • 02/27/26 09:51 PM ET
I'm not excited by them for sure, but I'm not
Big12 guy • 02/28/26 05:54 AM ET
How do you......
2hhoop3 • 02/28/26 09:18 AM ET
While I don't pretend to know what their recomendations
Big12 guy • 02/28/26 09:24 AM ET
Great use of time. #rollseyes **
reestuart • 02/27/26 03:30 PM ET
All the outstanding issues will definitely get figured out now!
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/27/26 09:53 AM ET
LOL!! **
ancient alien 2018 • 02/27/26 10:50 PM ET
Im sure whatever the final solution is it will result somehow
Vippie1 • 02/27/26 06:46 PM ET
College Athletics is about to get the WB/Discovery treatment. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 10:50 AM ET
The proposed "solution" out of the White House will somehow involve
Vippie1 • 03/02/26 11:11 AM ET
I was fairly surprised to see Urban Meyer in the group.
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 11:20 AM ET
He certainly can't do any worse. The financial gap
Big12 guy • 02/27/26 10:00 AM ET
rotfl!! **
ancient alien 2018 • 02/27/26 10:51 PM ET
This will force the breakaway—if it ever shows even a glimmer of hope
goldendomer • 02/27/26 02:05 PM ET
I think so as well. In order to
Big12 guy • 02/27/26 02:13 PM ET
I wouldn't be too sure if he can do any worse or not because it depends on
VTHokie2000 • 02/27/26 10:50 AM ET
There was a story tonight on Fox news that congress is
Big12 guy • 02/26/26 08:28 PM ET
Government involvement usually means it’s going to get screwed up
RJHokie • 02/26/26 08:32 PM ET
"Im with the government, and Im here to help" Scariest words to hear **
HboroughHokie • 02/27/26 06:09 PM ET
Definitely so! **
RJHokie • 02/27/26 06:31 PM ET
Yep. Little more than a bunch of grandstanding. **
reestuart • 02/27/26 03:33 PM ET
It's already screwed up **
SMU Pony • 02/26/26 11:20 PM ET
Govt will enhance the screw ups. Just watch….. **
RJHokie • 02/27/26 12:59 PM ET
Since the situation may already be royally screwed up, I do wonder if any
VTHokie2000 • 02/27/26 02:56 PM ET
Unfortunately,, they are already involved. **
Big12 guy • 02/26/26 08:34 PM ET
Yeah, so the 💩 show should be commencing soon…… **
RJHokie • 02/26/26 08:35 PM ET
Random, another
Big12 guy • 02/25/26 02:28 PM ET
Wow. You read further than me. I stopped at ACC adding Rice. **
Truthahn • 03/02/26 05:19 PM ET
Haha. The European campus is what got my attention.
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 05:26 PM ET
More drivel, hoping idiots like me will read his crapola and actually
ancient alien 2018 • 02/27/26 10:56 PM ET
Please add Temple as well
OrlandoHokie • 02/26/26 08:04 PM ET
Keep hoping they will come back to the MAC. **
Big12 guy • 02/26/26 08:16 PM ET
Adding 2 more private schools and 3 schools lacking any real history in
VTHokie2000 • 02/26/26 06:35 PM ET
Sometimes, you just have to put stuff out to pasture.
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/27/26 09:57 AM ET
I'm not sure the ACC deserves the pasture. A trip to the glue factory may
VTHokie2000 • 02/27/26 10:28 AM ET
Swiss campus
VTtwins • 02/26/26 06:25 PM ET
Ditto that LOL! What an imagination. **
IB4TECH • 02/26/26 06:15 PM ET
LOL - ZERO chance VT stays in the ACC that article's describing.
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/26/26 10:51 AM ET
You think like a football fan, many Presidents and BOV think differently.
Stech • 02/26/26 12:47 PM ET
However, VT BOV action adjusts this focus
1947Sunbowl • 02/26/26 06:09 PM ET
They can get "academic money" now. Conference realignment has ZERO to do-
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/26/26 05:04 PM ET
To you on Academics, not University Presidents who vote, the B1G & AAU
Stech • 02/27/26 08:07 AM ET
You're 1000% patently wrong. That can be your takeaway from this.
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/27/26 09:46 AM ET
LOL I am wrong it’s about the money, and the University Presdents at B1G &
Stech • 02/27/26 03:36 PM ET
"Academic Alliances" don't have anything to do with media money 4 football.
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/27/26 04:08 PM ET
I don’t believe for one second you believe that, you’re just flaming now.👋 **
Stech • 02/27/26 05:32 PM ET
I'm sorry you don't believe it. If you did-
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 10:51 AM ET
Another flame, you just can't stop can you? **
Stech • 03/02/26 01:41 PM ET
When talking about a Switzerland satellite campus in the context of
Maroon Baboon • 02/26/26 11:59 AM ET
while true about VT & others having overseas campus, go check & you'll
anotherdamnyankeehokie • 02/26/26 06:36 AM ET
Yeah I saw it. It reads like an AI generated fantasy article. **
RandomAsianGuy • 02/25/26 10:51 PM ET
100% this was written by an AI chat bot. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/26/26 11:04 AM ET
Maybe written by AI, but I think it's more
Big12 guy • 02/26/26 11:18 AM ET
He probably heard something about VC
RandomAsianGuy • 02/26/26 12:39 PM ET
Interesting on the Switzerland campus. Link enclosed
VintonHokies • 02/25/26 03:20 PM ET
Yodel-hokie-hi! **
Truthahn • 03/02/26 05:22 PM ET
Can't wait to see a top 25 ACC match up played at VT's Swiss Facilities:
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/26/26 11:07 AM ET
Thanks for the link. damn, college
Big12 guy • 02/25/26 03:27 PM ET
That conference would be garbage. I'd rather Tech give up sports entirely **
RVAHokie05 • 02/25/26 03:14 PM ET
I think I'd rather join the BigXII TBH. **
Maroon Baboon • 02/25/26 06:36 PM ET
Ditto. I'd much rather be in the B12 than in that other slapdashery. **
RVAHokie05 • 02/26/26 07:39 AM ET
Question: if you were Duke,
Big12 guy • 02/25/26 07:47 PM ET
If I was Duke's AD, then I would be calling the Big East and looking to
VTHokie2000 • 02/26/26 06:42 PM ET
Be careful in just looking at capacity of stadiums. While
Big12 guy • 02/26/26 08:16 PM ET
LOL, Duke's football stadium is a dump, and empty on game days.
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 10:54 AM ET
IF USF, Colorado State, SDSU, and
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 11:06 AM ET
I think the donor class at Duke U is entirely worried about one sport-
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 11:18 AM ET
I compare Duke's football and their fan
Big12 guy • 03/02/26 11:25 AM ET
I think the folks running Duke understand what the future holds for them-
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/02/26 11:35 AM ET
I have been to Wallace Wade Stadium several times for games because my
VTHokie2000 • 02/27/26 08:03 AM ET
You should stop including BC in this calculus. They should be FCS-
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/26/26 11:12 AM ET
BC is a Big East basketball school with a football team. I
Big12 guy • 02/26/26 11:24 AM ET
BC's competitive model in terms of athletics became obsolete in the 1980s.
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/26/26 05:23 PM ET
To me, the ACC (and Big East) made a big mistake by not doing a total
Maroon Baboon • 02/25/26 11:11 PM ET
Interesting. NCSU isn't listed as bolting or staying. Just disappear? **
VTBoar • 02/25/26 03:04 PM ET
Right? I think the author makes a few assumptions,
Big12 guy • 02/25/26 03:26 PM ET
NCAA 🏀 Tournament expansion likely, but vote will be after tournament, **
Stech • 02/23/26 11:30 PM ET
Adding 8 at-large bids the year after we end up an NIT 1 or 2 seed...
Gobbler-100 • 03/01/26 10:09 AM ET
It's too big now. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/25/26 10:29 AM ET
To you, but it’s about $$$$! **
Stech • 02/26/26 12:35 PM ET
Yep. I'd rather it go to 48. I also wouldn't mind if they'd limit bids
reestuart • 02/25/26 10:43 AM ET
I don’t want an expansion but I am not a decision maker. **
RandomAsianGuy • 02/24/26 06:02 PM ET
Yeah. I didn't like when they went to 68. 64 was perfect.
Maroon Baboon • 02/25/26 09:13 AM ET
I have yet to meet one fan that wants an expansion. Almost
Big12 guy • 02/25/26 09:19 AM ET
SEC bids were ridiculous. 6 teams with losing conference records. **
reestuart • 02/25/26 10:59 AM ET
The SEC will not stop until they've destroyed everything that made college-
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/26/26 10:40 AM ET
Va Bubble 🏀 Tech will benefit from it, ? is will Sweet 16 paid like 🏈PO
Stech • 02/24/26 06:41 PM ET
Basketball has little to do with P2's interest in UVa.
Maroon Baboon • 02/25/26 03:25 PM ET
Correct if you’re talking about now, but if Sweet 16 is paid out like 🏈PO
Stech • 02/26/26 12:33 PM ET
No ACC teams will benefit from NCAAT expansion. There will just be-
Baltimore_Hokie • 02/25/26 10:29 AM ET
Question...
MrFantastic! • 02/23/26 12:29 PM ET
Not if they have relegation and promotion. There would be much more
Maroon Baboon • 02/25/26 06:40 PM ET
You wont be sent, you wont have the resources
1947Sunbowl • 02/23/26 11:27 PM ET
How many schools are in this P1?
hokieball • 02/23/26 07:30 PM ET
Yes because it will barely be on tv **
hokeyhokie • 02/23/26 06:28 PM ET
Maybe. It needs to be
daveinop • 02/23/26 03:15 PM ET
NFL cleared way for College Preseason OOC rivalry games. 1st game is 9/10!!
Stech • 02/22/26 09:42 AM ET
Conference Talk (circa 1897) . . . **
Walter S. • 02/22/26 09:17 AM ET
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