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Miami barely getting in playoff, ND out, BYU & Vandy too, demand to expand!
Stech • 01/21/26 06:42 AM ET
B1G commish Petitti don’t be Patootie, get 16 Playoff now & 24 later!!!!!!!
Stech • 01/20/26 08:03 AM ET
I don’t think a 16 playoff is a progress.
RandomAsianGuy • 01/20/26 12:14 PM ET
It means more money to be distributed.
EDGEMAN • 01/23/26 07:55 AM ET
Or stay at 12 forever **
TerryD • 01/22/26 04:00 PM ET
No byes is progress and #17 would have no gripe. **
Hokester • 01/21/26 10:19 PM ET
Tell that to ND...lol. **
EDGEMAN • 01/23/26 07:55 AM ET
No team, including ND, ranked 17 has any business in a football playoff.
Hokester • 01/23/26 08:43 AM ET
I don’t dislike byes
RandomAsianGuy • 01/21/26 11:38 PM ET
Only one team with a bye has won their first playoff game.
EDGEMAN • 01/23/26 09:14 AM ET
Only two years of sample. We will see. **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/23/26 12:13 PM ET
It's a money grab, so 16 is success.
EDGEMAN • 01/21/26 06:22 AM ET
Just go to a 140-team double elimination tournament that starts on Week 0.
VTHokie2000 • 01/21/26 10:34 AM ET
You&B1G, other commissioners see no byes & 1st round on campus as progress
Stech • 01/20/26 12:57 PM ET
Because commissioners want to make more money and I'm just a fan.
RandomAsianGuy • 01/20/26 06:34 PM ET
It a maxim, "all successful tournaments expand until they are ridiculous".
Truthahn • 01/22/26 12:51 PM ET
Hear ya, we have to adapt or quit. This is about TV network stock going up
Stech • 01/20/26 07:24 PM ET
24 would bring back byes **
wwhokie1 • 01/20/26 04:41 PM ET
In that case, increase to 32 teams. **
EDGEMAN • 01/21/26 06:21 AM ET
I like the idea of the G6 giving up their
Big12 guy • 01/21/26 08:47 AM ET
I am not sold on 24 yet, but let's get to 16 now please. **
Stech • 01/20/26 07:10 PM ET
BYU and Vanderbilt deserved a shot as well. **
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 01:24 PM ET
No they didn’t
Tailgate Guru • 01/21/26 09:37 PM ET
That is fine, but I guess Miami then should
Big12 guy • 01/22/26 10:49 AM ET
Agreed, definitely had a case to get in, especially at 16. **
Stech • 01/20/26 01:53 PM ET
ESPN does not want 24 because that means other networks will come in
goldendomer • 01/20/26 10:55 AM ET
Could be what they are trying to do, but they won't block other bids when
Stech • 01/20/26 11:23 AM ET
12 or 24, other networks will bid on the next contract. **
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 10:59 AM ET
Didn't see your post when I responded, but that is correct, numbers are UP,
Stech • 01/20/26 11:27 AM ET
Who do you think wins National Championship tonight? Not who do you want. **
Stech • 01/19/26 07:20 PM ET
Miami **
Hokester • 01/19/26 07:53 PM ET
Well that was a mistake. Glad I was wrong. **
Hokester • 01/19/26 11:42 PM ET
Really could have gone either way, what a game!! **
Stech • 01/19/26 11:48 PM ET
Offensive line. They will win the game. Hoo Hoo Hoo **
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 07:58 PM ET
It appears that the new MWC media deal
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 09:47 AM ET
Expected when they lost five of top six programs
HokieAl • 01/19/26 06:25 PM ET
Excellent post. Do you have the same
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 07:56 PM ET
Yep, I can make that for any conference or team
HokieAl • 01/19/26 08:02 PM ET
Good stuff **
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 08:41 PM ET
We cant seee shoulds and coulds but here's realty
1947Sunbowl • 01/19/26 02:57 PM ET
I wasn't comparing the MWC contract to the
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 03:15 PM ET
Corporate Consolidation is about cutting costs, small amount make more, but
Stech • 01/19/26 01:18 PM ET
With CBS being the main partner of the MWC, and
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 01:31 PM ET
The ACC is likely to lose some schools (up to 4 IMO) in 2030, but
RandomAsianGuy • 01/19/26 12:31 PM ET
Agree, P2 are now competing & not cooperating for them, but I think 8 is
Stech • 01/19/26 01:24 PM ET
Adding low profile schools only dilutes the brand.
RandomAsianGuy • 01/19/26 01:38 PM ET
I don’t think the top 8 in the ACC are low profile schools, I think the B1G
Stech • 01/19/26 02:01 PM ET
If the top 8 in the ACC is the P2 worthy, the ACC should have received
RandomAsianGuy • 01/20/26 12:12 PM ET
The top 8 including Miami are investing now, fortunately w/ NIL & Portal it
Stech • 01/20/26 12:46 PM ET
ACC is only "safe" through 2029. That's when we'll see the next shifts-
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/19/26 10:09 AM ET
That’s right by then the penalties are much smaller. **
Stech • 01/19/26 01:08 PM ET
If there is in fact movement in the ACC, there
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 10:50 AM ET
The Big 12's next media deal.......
2hhoop3 • 01/19/26 10:01 AM ET
You're opinion could be spot on, but as you
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 10:46 AM ET
The current B12 media contract pays $31.6M/school annually
SMU Pony • 01/19/26 02:55 PM ET
Agreed. I was surprised that they got that
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 03:12 PM ET
Well ESPN was offering the Pac-12 $30M per school
SMU Pony • 01/19/26 03:18 PM ET
We will see, but it is what it is. What I will find compelling
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 04:05 PM ET
You have YOUR opinion......
2hhoop3 • 01/19/26 11:18 AM ET
I will admit that when I joined this board,
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 11:39 AM ET
You could have saved yourself time.....
2hhoop3 • 01/19/26 01:17 PM ET
Thanks for the compliment. I wear your perception
Big12 guy • 01/19/26 01:25 PM ET
I think everyone can make....
2hhoop3 • 01/19/26 01:38 PM ET
SEC & B1G seem to be on a path toward divorce (Commissioners Miami today)🔗
Stech • 01/18/26 07:47 PM ET
I think this is more Fox vs E$PN. **
Lakeridgehokie • 01/19/26 10:28 AM ET
I agree that’s the battle, they write the checks & said so in another post
Stech • 01/19/26 10:57 AM ET
Good. Great news
TerryD • 01/19/26 08:06 AM ET
At the least, it’s going to be interesting to watch, but this can change
Stech • 01/19/26 08:55 AM ET
Well, they both don't trust one another so this is a byproduct
goldendomer • 01/19/26 12:02 AM ET
Ask, why are they doing this? SEC & BIG fighting when year ago lovie dovie.
Stech • 01/19/26 07:21 AM ET
Competition, greed, envy......
TerryD • 01/19/26 11:50 AM ET
The big question I have is:
RandomAsianGuy • 01/18/26 11:54 PM ET
I think that’s the crux of it, this is a network war they both want the $$$
Stech • 01/19/26 06:43 AM ET
If the Big 18 adds 6 by 2028…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 09:39 PM ET
I am saying 24 in the playoff, not the conference. I will look at the post
Stech • 01/18/26 10:52 PM ET
Nope…
Calamitous • 01/19/26 01:30 AM ET
Around 90% of Division I college football players graduate, according to
Stech • 01/18/26 01:26 PM ET
This doesn't sound right. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/19/26 10:10 AM ET
It’s what came up when I Googled it, got something showing something
Stech • 01/19/26 10:45 AM ET
I'm not trying to argue with you? I just said it didn't sound right. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/19/26 11:58 AM ET
Interesting…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 02:43 PM ET
I'd guess that a high % get the UNC 250 word essay degree **
anotherdamnyankeehokie • 01/19/26 07:48 AM ET
I wouldn't.
Pylons • 01/19/26 09:51 AM ET
I am concerned about the multiple transfer students and their rate
Stech • 01/18/26 06:36 PM ET
Wonder what percentage is “unaided”? **
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/18/26 02:32 PM ET
Many get help, but many come from families that didn't go to college and
Stech • 01/18/26 06:44 PM ET
No Cap please! **
goldendomer • 01/17/26 04:04 PM ET
How did u go from we won't participate if they pay players, to no pay cap?
Stech • 01/18/26 12:29 PM ET
I’m pretty sure that was Terry. I don’t mind the system.
goldendomer • 01/18/26 03:36 PM ET
It wasn't Terry, it was exactly what your AD said a couple years ago.... **
RTFC • 01/23/26 02:21 AM ET
I am capitalist too, I own a couple of businesses. I do believe in checks
Stech • 01/18/26 06:54 PM ET
Regime change
TerryD • 01/18/26 02:44 PM ET
Interesting, thanks for sharing. **
Stech • 01/18/26 06:46 PM ET
must be sea level rise that causes ND to redraw it's line in the sand
daveinop • 01/18/26 10:58 AM ET
ND decided to quit restricting its own football program
TerryD • 01/19/26 04:46 PM ET
Shorter ND: **
Maroon Baboon • 01/17/26 09:23 PM ET
Be careful what you wish for…
Calamitous • 01/17/26 09:13 PM ET
ND will be fine with economics. We’re all in to a level not seen since
goldendomer • 01/17/26 11:13 PM ET
For now that’s great for you…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 09:09 AM ET
ND is spending big time
TerryD • 01/17/26 11:38 PM ET
Big recent changes at ND
TerryD • 01/18/26 08:38 AM ET
So they caved their holier than thou attitude?....right....they caved
RTFC • 01/23/26 02:34 AM ET
So serious question
Calamitous • 01/18/26 09:25 AM ET
A Super League...
TerryD • 01/18/26 02:55 PM ET
So no conference but a super league might be OK?
Calamitous • 01/18/26 04:32 PM ET
You missed the part where....
TerryD • 01/18/26 11:47 PM ET
Well that’s your shtick…
Calamitous • 01/19/26 02:20 AM ET
Not my "schtick", that is ND's "schtick"
TerryD • 01/19/26 04:51 PM ET
ToMAYto…. toMAHto….
Calamitous • 01/19/26 11:43 PM ET
P.S. A big bonus with a Super League?
TerryD • 01/19/26 07:01 PM ET
Maybe… maybe not…
Calamitous • 01/19/26 11:58 PM ET
A lot of schools and programs have woken up. VT with their recent
Big12 guy • 01/18/26 09:04 AM ET
You can kiss academics goodbye…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 09:48 AM ET
If they go full pro, so be it. If they want to be called
Big12 guy • 01/18/26 09:51 AM ET
Maybe someone already had the idea…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 12:23 PM ET
Life skills? I suppose it's possible, but that is thin ice. **
Big12 guy • 01/18/26 12:40 PM ET
So is the term “student athlete” **
Calamitous • 01/18/26 12:54 PM ET
Per 247, KU has the 58th ranked HS class and the 55th ranked portal class
SMU Pony • 01/18/26 09:38 AM ET
From where they started from? It's a remarkable turnaround. My
Big12 guy • 01/18/26 09:47 AM ET
Not many Big 12 schools that have "stepped up their game"
SMU Pony • 01/18/26 12:31 PM ET
About the same number of ACC school. **
Big12 guy • 01/18/26 12:38 PM ET
I think the ACC and Big 12 are about dead even…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 10:25 PM ET
Will the SEC break away?
RandomAsianGuy • 01/16/26 07:30 PM ET
The SEC/B10 breakaway scenario (but not a Super Leage)
RandomAsianGuy • 01/17/26 12:40 PM ET
That could all be well and good, but the other
Big12 guy • 01/17/26 01:15 PM ET
I'm taking about football only breakaway. **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/17/26 06:25 PM ET
Would the NCAA let the Big 18 and SEC to play their other…
Calamitous • 01/17/26 09:20 PM ET
I believe so. On what ground can the NCAA stop such move? **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/17/26 11:40 PM ET
Seems like they could do this for basketball too…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 09:35 AM ET
Why should they share the tournament money with schools that will
Big12 guy • 01/18/26 08:42 AM ET
They are upset since they can't get away with the under the table that
Lakeridgehokie • 01/17/26 11:38 AM ET
And not just oil money. Lots of billionaires out there looking to support
Maroon Baboon • 01/17/26 03:47 PM ET
SEC schools saying Conference Only Competition eventually coming, 🤔 ND.
Stech • 01/17/26 07:52 AM ET
No one ever wants to admit it, but SEC football games….
Calamitous • 01/17/26 09:36 PM ET
Go to 28/28 56, 4 divs of 7, u play own division plus another division home
Stech • 01/17/26 10:21 PM ET
This might be along the lines of what you’re thinking…
Calamitous • 01/18/26 09:16 AM ET
pasturing,, it should be all or nothing
1947Sunbowl • 01/17/26 01:19 PM ET
Empty theat. Posturing, like most such things
TerryD • 01/17/26 10:28 AM ET
Haha threat got em control of playoff Months ago, I wouldn’t underrate them
Stech • 01/17/26 11:59 AM ET
Hey look, another SEC threat? **
HouClone • 01/17/26 05:24 AM ET
Keep getting stuff too, got control of the CFP and $ less than a year ago.
Stech • 01/17/26 09:16 AM ET
Just the SEC.....
2hhoop3 • 01/16/26 07:51 PM ET
Sad, but true. I'm sure I'm not the only one who saw this as the reason
33laszlo99 • 01/17/26 02:44 PM ET
Nick's the old guy......
2hhoop3 • 01/17/26 02:55 PM ET
Yeah, not like I'd disrespect NS. I am grateful for all he gave to Bama.
33laszlo99 • 01/17/26 03:51 PM ET
He went out on......
2hhoop3 • 01/17/26 03:59 PM ET
Miami and Texas Tech are saving the p4
SpeakToDamien • 01/16/26 07:48 PM ET
Translation: schools with filthy rich alums can now legally outspend them.
Maroon Baboon • 01/17/26 06:30 AM ET
I feel everyone in the ACC and Big 12 are out to save themselves….
Calamitous • 01/16/26 09:13 PM ET
A really good opinion piece by
Big12 guy • 01/15/26 05:46 PM ET
#5 and #7 are good arguments FOR a super league. **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/16/26 07:17 PM ET
I thought the same. It is all about 5 and 7. **
Femoyer Hokie • 01/16/26 09:22 PM ET
The writer doesn't know the difference between a "Super League" and the PL
Maroon Baboon • 01/16/26 01:48 PM ET
The only way what this author describes comes to fruition is the-
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/16/26 12:45 PM ET
100%, and is why the rest of football needs to call the P2's bluff. **
Big12 guy • 01/16/26 02:27 PM ET
#6 and #1 are the ones that stand out to me
HokieAl • 01/16/26 09:49 AM ET
Used 2 think B1G wanted S League, but 16 were ready 2 sign long GOR, 2 not.
Stech • 01/16/26 08:18 AM ET
Currently, the P2 conferences hold the power, and the
Big12 guy • 01/16/26 09:13 AM ET
You’re talking about where they are right now, that’s not what my post was
Stech • 01/16/26 10:28 AM ET
Ya, I get that. What I was implying is that it will not
Big12 guy • 01/16/26 10:35 AM ET
Gotcha, I agree w/ that, I don’t think that happens if the playoff goes 24,
Stech • 01/16/26 10:45 AM ET
If they form a different league, I think they
Big12 guy • 01/16/26 10:56 AM ET
Thought that too a year ago, what advantage would ESPN have to split it?
Stech • 01/16/26 04:58 PM ET
I wonder if a non NCAA college football organization could end up…
Calamitous • 01/15/26 11:25 PM ET
Keep wondering if NFL just creates the P1, many of the processes in place. **
Stech • 01/16/26 06:07 PM ET
Why would the NFL owners want to take on the additional cost associated
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 01:13 PM ET
Power/Control and they will make money, a lot of it too. **
Stech • 01/20/26 01:52 PM ET
That was true 10, 20, and 30 years ago. Multiple leagues have tried to
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 02:01 PM ET
You're right they may not want it, but it was the best TV numbers ever and
Stech • 01/20/26 07:05 PM ET
I'm not sure a NFL minor league can maintain that connection with the
VTHokie2000 • 01/21/26 10:32 AM ET
I don't want it to happen, so I hope you are right. **
Stech • 01/21/26 10:56 AM ET
FWIW there are examples in the world where a college is either the primary
VTHokie2000 • 01/21/26 11:20 AM ET
Former ND football player **
TerryD • 01/15/26 09:06 PM ET
IYO would ND join the Super League if this happens, or stay Independent? **
Stech • 01/16/26 08:09 AM ET
No idea
TerryD • 01/16/26 09:03 AM ET
If ND joins the Super League, they will no longer be independent, League or
Stech • 01/16/26 10:34 AM ET
Yes, but I would rather ND, if forced, ......
TerryD • 01/18/26 08:29 AM ET
Interesting, what if they go to an NFC AFC model? NFC is SEC & AFC is B1G?
Stech • 01/18/26 09:14 AM ET
Heather Dinich said on Mike Greenberg, PO probably sticking to 12, SEC B1G
Stech • 01/15/26 01:01 PM ET
I am fine with more seasons of 12 team playoff. Let the stalemate continue! **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/15/26 11:43 PM ET
Heard B1G was pissed about ND MOU that no one knew about.
Sunsetunderground • 01/15/26 02:12 PM ET
been hearing that B10 directed its schools not to schedule ND **
vtce2000 • 01/15/26 03:01 PM ET
ND plays 3 Big Ten teams in 2026
TerryD • 01/15/26 03:10 PM ET
Link
Sunsetunderground • 01/15/26 04:42 PM ET
Besides, group boycotts are illegal anti-trust violations
TerryD • 01/15/26 03:19 PM ET
Not automatically illegal but it could be a serious antitrust issue **
Calamitous • 01/15/26 10:16 PM ET
If the Big Ten was truly going to do that to Notre Dame, then I would
VTHokie2000 • 01/15/26 04:20 PM ET
Clever works both ways **
TerryD • 01/16/26 09:04 AM ET
It would still be up to Notre Dame to prove it in a court of law. That
VTHokie2000 • 01/16/26 12:17 PM ET
All ND has to do is win another National Championship. **
Big12 guy • 01/17/26 12:19 PM ET
Winning another national championship won't improve Notre Dame's odds
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 11:46 AM ET
Their problem is public opinion of non ND fans. It's
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 11:51 AM ET
Winning another national championship won't solve that problem because it
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 11:53 AM ET
yep, but it will be more difficult to discount their independence. **
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 11:55 AM ET
Except Notre Dame's football independence becomes a moot issue if the Big
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 11:59 AM ET
I don't think so. The BIG doesn't have power over ND. **
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 12:06 PM ET
Where did I say the Big Ten has power over Notre Dame?
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 12:16 PM ET
I thought it was relevant. If the BIG for whatever
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 12:21 PM ET
Yes, but that would have no relevance on the potential lawsuit which is
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 12:55 PM ET
There will be no lawsuit. **
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 12:56 PM ET
Never say never because TerryD believes Notre Dame would have a case
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 01:00 PM ET
The OP stated that the Big Ten has directed this
TerryD • 01/15/26 04:36 PM ET
I know that is what the OP states and there may or may not be some truth to
VTHokie2000 • 01/15/26 04:53 PM ET
Everyone knew about it in March, 2024 and approved it
TerryD • 01/15/26 02:50 PM ET
Should the rest of college football expand & let ND be an isolationist?
Stech • 01/13/26 07:27 PM ET
Major college football needs to separate from the rest of college athletics
hokieZ71 • 01/14/26 05:30 PM ET
Can the schools separate college football and still be compliant with Title
VTHokie2000 • 01/15/26 10:37 AM ET
There is only 1 question to be asked
mrcaniac • 01/16/26 12:11 PM ET
Exactly **
VTHokie2000 • 01/16/26 12:14 PM ET
I liked 90% of what you said, the Metro part was a no go for me, but an A
Stech • 01/14/26 06:29 PM ET
They should have done that when they passed title 9. I
Big12 guy • 01/14/26 05:48 PM ET
Amen **
TerryD • 01/14/26 06:56 AM ET
Seriously, I love your consistency. **
Stech • 01/14/26 07:15 AM ET
ND football independence forever
TerryD • 01/14/26 12:11 PM ET
In all sports? Great! **
Calamitous • 01/15/26 10:25 PM ET
I think that only fans in the ACC even care. **
Big12 guy • 01/14/26 12:20 PM ET
You’ might care when the ACC implodes and the ND leach starts…
Calamitous • 01/15/26 10:36 PM ET
ND will be appealing to the B12 no doubt. It would surprise me if
Big12 guy • 01/16/26 09:22 AM ET
Yes, I could see VT turn down a 12-year scheduling agreement with ND
VTHokie2000 • 01/16/26 12:47 PM ET
I very strongly....
2hhoop3 • 01/15/26 01:27 PM ET
Many definitely used to want them, but with expanded playoff 0 chance, we
Stech • 01/14/26 04:22 PM ET
ND doesn't want anyone to use them
TerryD • 01/14/26 08:00 PM ET
ND apparently needs the ACC (or some other sucker) for all their other…
Calamitous • 01/15/26 11:43 PM ET
Pretty much know the history. It's just
Big12 guy • 01/14/26 04:53 PM ET
So you’re okay if Kansas ranked 15, but ND is 16 they get in not Kansas? **
Stech • 01/14/26 06:25 PM ET
Sure
TerryD • 01/14/26 08:01 PM ET
I don’t like any auto bids beyond Conference Champions, if ND wants 1, join
Stech • 01/14/26 08:49 PM ET
Why should they have to pay a price? **
Big12 guy • 01/15/26 08:02 AM ET
LOL ND lover, they are paying anything but a price. ND selfishness is about
Stech • 01/15/26 11:03 PM ET
If the ACC implodes, Big 12 guy might experience it first hand **
Calamitous • 01/15/26 11:48 PM ET
I can see why you guys are bitter, but business is business and
Big12 guy • 01/16/26 02:41 PM ET
Notre Dame is very lucky to have a safety net for their other sports…
Calamitous • 01/16/26 08:23 PM ET
Good question
TerryD • 01/15/26 01:14 PM ET
ND is not a holy object either…
Calamitous • 01/15/26 11:58 PM ET
But multiple conference autobids are coming
TerryD • 01/15/26 06:56 AM ET
I don't like that either. **
Stech • 01/15/26 10:53 AM ET
You don't like reality, then
TerryD • 01/15/26 12:10 PM ET
Sure. College football needs ND a lot more than it needs KU. **
Big12 guy • 01/14/26 07:20 PM ET
I don’t believe you will think that if it happens, but if so that’s sick. **
Stech • 01/14/26 08:39 PM ET
It's just reality Stech. Look around - what
Big12 guy • 01/14/26 10:24 PM ET
I actually agree that ND should not be punished….
Calamitous • 01/16/26 12:15 AM ET
There is nothing holy or sacred about conference membership
TerryD • 01/15/26 06:58 AM ET
There is nothing holy or sacred about ND sports either…
Calamitous • 01/16/26 12:23 AM ET
100% **
Big12 guy • 01/15/26 07:00 AM ET
If they can & want to be isolationist, fine, but don’t rig the system 4 ND,
Stech • 01/15/26 01:03 AM ET
ND will likely get the same deal at 16
TerryD • 01/14/26 04:27 PM ET
What deal? **
Stech • 01/14/26 04:35 PM ET
If in top 16, automatic bid
TerryD • 01/14/26 04:47 PM ET
If the G5 gets at least one automatic bid…
Calamitous • 01/16/26 12:33 AM ET
I disagree if another school is ranked better, but ND gets in instead, you? **
Stech • 01/14/26 06:23 PM ET
No
TerryD • 01/14/26 06:53 PM ET
They didn’t do it for all Independents, just ND, disgusting!!! **
Stech • 01/14/26 08:44 PM ET
Nobody put a gun to anyone's head
TerryD • 01/15/26 06:59 AM ET
No, Big Ten fans seem to care a lot
TerryD • 01/14/26 12:22 PM ET
Hey… that’s how I feel about ND’s treatment of the ACC **
Calamitous • 01/16/26 12:43 AM ET
I'm all in for Indiana, otherwise they can all go to *** **
Big12 guy • 01/14/26 12:29 PM ET
I think it’s evolving that way naturally…
Calamitous • 01/13/26 08:49 PM ET
Big East will take them back for other sports in less than a second.
Stech • 01/13/26 08:58 PM ET
Click bait is throwing smoke that the B12
Big12 guy • 01/13/26 04:36 PM ET
Pitt's big problem is the same as USF's problem.
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/14/26 10:39 AM ET
I would agree with all of that. I'd also say that even
Big12 guy • 01/14/26 10:55 AM ET
I imagine that, out of necessity, USF is going to be very high on the ACC's
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/15/26 12:46 PM ET
USF may be high on the ACC's list among the G6 schools, but USF could still
VTHokie2000 • 01/15/26 03:53 PM ET
Wait, some of those are not privates. **
Big12 guy • 01/15/26 03:55 PM ET
Well they don't play football - that's even higher on the ACC's list. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/16/26 10:02 AM ET
You will be surprised how many foreign universities play both football
VTHokie2000 • 01/16/26 12:13 PM ET
Yes, I know. :-)
VTHokie2000 • 01/15/26 04:01 PM ET
If Pitt only had real estate available for on-campus stadium…
Calamitous • 01/13/26 09:23 PM ET
I remember full well the Pitt glory days. The gist of
Big12 guy • 01/14/26 07:09 AM ET
Nebraska and Iowa State fans are an enigma…
Calamitous • 01/14/26 09:48 PM ET
That would be great for USF. Hope they end up there or ACC **
OrlandoHokie • 01/13/26 08:22 PM ET
I will have some good views of this soon
HokieAl • 01/13/26 07:16 PM ET
Commissioner that get's it, and one that doesn't, unless ND approves of it! **
Stech • 01/13/26 08:00 PM ET
ESPN article on CFP update
RandomAsianGuy • 01/12/26 12:23 AM ET
Yep, Petitti (I mean Fox) trying to find ways to get part of the CFP
HouClone • 01/14/26 06:08 PM ET
Sounds very similar to my proposals, play in round, reg season conf champs
HokieAl • 01/13/26 07:29 PM ET
Carparelli lost me when he said this..."And regardless of the CFP format,
Hokebury • 01/13/26 12:42 PM ET
Heather is hanging out here! Much of what we have discussed in that article
Stech • 01/12/26 08:24 PM ET
She's a lazy reporter. **
EDGEMAN • 01/13/26 03:23 PM ET
Heather Dinich? I'm not a big fan of hers. **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/12/26 10:36 PM ET
Lost me at "Heather is incredibly smart."
Maroon Baboon • 01/12/26 09:07 PM ET
Hard to understand how Heather Dimwit has kept a job with ESPN so long **
Tailgate Guru • 01/13/26 12:38 PM ET
I agree. She is a B10 girl and doesn’t seem to care about the ACC much. **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/12/26 10:37 PM ET
When she was the ACC beat writer, it appeared she would just follow...
EDGEMAN • 01/13/26 09:44 AM ET
She should cover her Alma mater now that they’re good
Calamitous • 01/12/26 10:47 PM ET
Indiana grad, but I think her CF ideas have mostly been out of the box
Stech • 01/12/26 10:43 PM ET
Was she Indiana or PSU? I thought Indiana for some reason
Calamitous • 01/12/26 10:49 PM ET
I stand corrected, always thought it was Penn State, I will edit. **
Stech • 01/12/26 10:55 PM ET
Yep, she’s a Hoosier.
RJHokie • 01/12/26 10:57 PM ET
Cool, she has to be enjoying the Cingnetti ride. **
Stech • 01/12/26 10:59 PM ET
We agree to disagree, she's really smart IMHO. **
Stech • 01/12/26 09:15 PM ET
I originally thought 24 was too much until
Sunsetunderground • 01/12/26 10:17 AM ET
It’s not as bad or non sensical as it seems.
RandomAsianGuy • 01/12/26 12:20 PM ET
The JMU and Tulane of the world would still be in.
Lakeridgehokie • 01/12/26 11:30 AM ET
In time… a hungry JMU type school will knock off a big boy…
Calamitous • 01/12/26 11:06 PM ET
Illinois State says bring on North Dakota State. Fear the Redbirds.
VTHokie2000 • 01/13/26 01:14 PM ET
I don't think that is a bad thing. The transfer portal
Big12 guy • 01/12/26 11:37 AM ET
The NCAA basketball tournament seems to get a little attention. :-) **
Stech • 01/12/26 09:44 PM ET
Gotta give Petitti credit for refusing to give up his idea
PadrosWindup • 01/12/26 07:43 AM ET
Petitti and Bevacqua are two.....
2hhoop3 • 01/12/26 07:58 AM ET
Pete Bevacqua
TerryD • 01/13/26 07:04 AM ET
ACC should have hired a media guy for Commissioner, instead of an AD w/
Stech • 01/13/26 08:44 AM ET
Can you list those "hints"?
TerryD • 01/13/26 11:14 AM ET
Well…
Calamitous • 01/13/26 08:27 PM ET
Nobody can point to any objective evidence
TerryD • 01/14/26 06:58 AM ET
Hint might not be the right word. I think manipulation is a better word. **
Calamitous • 01/14/26 09:53 PM ET
ND joined the ACC in football in 2020, as we saved your season, is one, but
Stech • 01/13/26 01:57 PM ET
But that is not a "hint"
TerryD • 01/13/26 03:32 PM ET
You win, wish I had not mentioned it, I am moving on **
Stech • 01/13/26 04:31 PM ET
Ok....... **
TerryD • 01/13/26 05:03 PM ET
Wow **
Calamitous • 01/13/26 08:11 AM ET
24 team field is a 5 week playoff
obguthr • 01/12/26 06:45 AM ET
Start Week 0. No byes. Play straight through. National Championship in the
Maroon Baboon • 01/12/26 09:01 PM ET
Was just at the Rose Bowl. have the championship game
Big12 guy • 01/13/26 07:59 AM ET
Should be at the Rose Bowl every year. **
Maroon Baboon • 01/13/26 10:37 AM ET
The Granddaddy of them all......
2hhoop3 • 01/13/26 04:40 PM ET
The locals call that stadium the dive bar stadium. While I understand
Big12 guy • 01/13/26 10:46 AM ET
Very few schools would be deep enough to survive inevitable key injuries
Vippie1 • 01/12/26 02:44 PM ET
The richest programs used to stack their talent very deep. NIL changed that
33laszlo99 • 01/13/26 11:51 AM ET
Like you stated, the size of the conferences
Big12 guy • 01/12/26 10:23 AM ET
How do you define "the only way to assure that every school that should be
VTHokie2000 • 01/12/26 04:51 PM ET
The polls will still be involved, but if a NCSU or
Big12 guy • 01/12/26 07:15 PM ET
Are you sure NC State and Baylor will be ranked that high? A potential
VTHokie2000 • 01/12/26 09:53 PM ET
No - NCSU and Baylor were examples only - I was
Big12 guy • 01/12/26 10:09 PM ET
I realize you were using them as examples, but I am not sure it changes
VTHokie2000 • 01/13/26 01:01 PM ET
i agree 24 teams is stupid, but its been clear for a while nobody cares
VT Pez4Life • 01/12/26 09:30 AM ET
Learfield sends email to colleges who media have their media rights with
PadrosWindup • 01/11/26 10:15 PM ET
Dante Moore is NOT good
ombandit • 01/09/26 08:50 PM ET
Well I am thankful for him. He helped us get Coach Franklin! **
OrlandoHokie • 01/11/26 06:55 PM ET
No internal clock. He's playing against the best defense in America, and
Maroon Baboon • 01/09/26 09:02 PM ET
Has the ND AD apologized to the ACC or does he continue to damage the
manassashoo • 01/09/26 09:47 AM ET
ND AD & ACC Commish met in NYC, & supposedly patched things up, shocking🤣
Stech • 01/10/26 09:17 AM ET
The next ACC commissioner (assuming time doesn’t run out)…
Calamitous • 01/11/26 08:20 AM ET
ACC needs someone that has media negotiation experience ND & B12 hired
Stech • 01/11/26 08:48 AM ET
If not for that "dumb GOR"......
2hhoop3 • 01/11/26 08:39 AM ET
I know that’s true…
Calamitous • 01/11/26 05:34 PM ET
Do not disagree with your point.....
2hhoop3 • 01/11/26 06:53 PM ET
Very true…
Calamitous • 01/11/26 07:07 PM ET
Boy that would be revolutionary ...
1947Sunbowl • 01/10/26 09:33 AM ET
I edited the post above Phillips contract runs out in 2029, I think I mixed
Stech • 01/10/26 10:51 AM ET
Not sure, that is why I am asking. **
Stech • 01/10/26 10:24 AM ET
He has his nose buried so far up the SEC's butt that he can't breathe.
EDGEMAN • 01/10/26 08:56 AM ET
The SEC is ND" s only real ally....
TerryD • 01/10/26 08:20 PM ET
Correction… ND is ND’s only real ally re: independence.
Calamitous • 01/10/26 08:49 PM ET
No thanks
TerryD • 01/11/26 12:59 AM ET
Come on!!! Go all in independent. “Independence” is ND’s cornerstone….
Calamitous • 01/11/26 07:26 AM ET
F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L Independence
TerryD • 01/11/26 09:10 AM ET
Whoa! Wait! ND only cares about football independence?
Calamitous • 01/11/26 06:42 PM ET
Well, you are wrong
TerryD • 01/12/26 07:03 AM ET
Call your AD to see if he agrees with me😂😂😂
Calamitous • 01/12/26 10:37 PM ET
Quite a rant about leaching. But ND is #9 in directors cup standings
HokieAl • 01/13/26 07:09 PM ET
Calamitous • 01/13/26 09:57 PM ET
You did prove my point… ND is strong enough to go independent ..
Calamitous • 01/13/26 08:14 PM ET
No it doesn’t prove your point at all. Not even remotely
HokieAl • 01/13/26 08:45 PM ET
You don't understand my argument (look at my thread here)
Calamitous • 01/13/26 09:04 PM ET
Oh I understand
HokieAl • 01/13/26 09:35 PM ET
It is not a question of...,...
2hhoop3 • 01/13/26 10:04 PM ET
Sure
Calamitous • 01/13/26 10:02 PM ET
He doesn't **
TerryD • 01/13/26 07:04 AM ET
Truly shocking **
Calamitous • 01/13/26 08:13 AM ET
Not a fan of ND, but your last sentence is spot on **
HboroughHokie • 01/11/26 06:33 PM ET
That’s a good one 😂 **
Calamitous • 01/09/26 11:48 PM ET
The next time a ND athletic dept official shows humility...
Gobbler Guru • 01/09/26 12:58 PM ET
If he had just blasted the committee
mancunian • 01/09/26 12:02 PM ET
LOL. He probably thinks he was right for throwing his hissy fit. **
reestuart • 01/09/26 11:49 AM ET
3rd straight year lots of SEC PO teams & none in finals, what's happening?
Stech • 01/09/26 09:03 AM ET
Can't keep players like they used to **
HokiesACC2004 • 01/11/26 03:56 AM ET
They are losing players
mrcaniac • 01/10/26 06:09 PM ET
NIL
Calamitous • 01/09/26 11:38 PM ET
It’s proof that more than the top 4 are capable of winning a title
HokieAl • 01/09/26 02:22 PM ET
In reality you are just talking about Uga, Bama and maybe Lsu a little.
VTBAMA • 01/09/26 01:53 PM ET
I think in a world full of truly disturbing events
Vippie1 • 01/09/26 01:22 PM ET
NIL $ has closed the gap that TV $ created for those who can afford it **
BROman Hokie • 01/09/26 09:59 AM ET
That is what i think
MrBayAreaHokie • 01/09/26 08:21 PM ET
Who do you think will win tonight? Canes or Rebs? **
Stech • 01/08/26 07:25 PM ET
ACC over the SEC! **
EDGEMAN • 01/09/26 06:54 AM ET
2 loss ACC team beat 2 SEC and defending National Champs from the Big 10,
Stech • 01/09/26 12:32 AM ET
3-9 Tech put up the same amount of points on Miami as aTm and OSU combined **
Calamitous • 01/09/26 11:24 PM ET
I'm In Atlanta, and if Miami wins tonight, I'm
Big12 guy • 01/08/26 07:45 PM ET
Finally something we agree on!
Ski • 01/08/26 08:55 PM ET
I think Miami has the horses to win this one, but it would not bother me if
Stech • 01/08/26 08:06 PM ET
Vote on CFP Expansion is 1/23 w/ key Conf Commish & ND meeting 1/18 🔗
Stech • 01/04/26 08:20 AM ET
I'm wondering how the TV schedule would work with 8 first-round games
cburgroop • 01/06/26 03:19 PM ET
This has to be a big part of the discussion
MVIII • 01/07/26 08:11 AM ET
That’s why I would like to see the Conf Champ Games go away. Army Navy week
Stech • 01/06/26 03:45 PM ET
They could start the season a week earlier to accomplish the same goal...
BROman Hokie • 01/09/26 10:16 AM ET
Agree on starting season week earlier, like Conf Rivalries on Thanksgiving
Stech • 01/09/26 06:59 PM ET
The conference championship games are useless in a larger playoff
cburgroop • 01/06/26 05:37 PM ET
For points 1 & 4, I think you will have cities and states lobbying to keep
Victor Tango • 01/07/26 03:44 PM ET
And the NFL can't poach that Saturday... **
The_VT_Rock • 01/06/26 04:09 PM ET
So they are still stuck on the same boring concepts. No surprise
HokieAl • 01/04/26 12:04 PM ET
I am with you Al, while the world changes around them, they're slow to
Stech • 01/04/26 12:51 PM ET
Go to 10 regular season games if 16 team playoff? **
MDHokie79 • 01/05/26 04:35 PM ET
Nope, just do away with conference championship games.
EDGEMAN • 01/06/26 10:31 AM ET
I am coming around to thinking the ACCCG is dumb
MrBayAreaHokie • 01/09/26 09:03 PM ET
We are 10 P4 games now, all P4 9 Conference and 1 other P4 as a minimum. **
Stech • 01/05/26 04:41 PM ET
Are championship games really needed if there is a playoff?
GoHokies84 • 01/04/26 03:27 PM ET
THey should go away, so the CFP can start earlier. **
reestuart • 01/06/26 08:38 AM ET
Greedy TV execs and risk-adverse campus administrators will want to hold on
Maroon Baboon • 01/04/26 10:47 PM ET
I don't think so after they said Bama blow out didn't mater, but snail pace
Stech • 01/04/26 06:56 PM ET
Given that conferences receive 1 automatic bid to the playoffs, which team
VTHokie2000 • 01/04/26 05:22 PM ET
Don't conferences determine ranking of it's members?
EDGEMAN • 01/04/26 06:18 PM ET
All conferences do have a tiebreak process and currently that process does
VTHokie2000 • 01/04/26 09:03 PM ET
Agreed need to change tiebreakers, the goal is to get as many Conf teams as
Stech • 01/05/26 11:30 AM ET
Is it the best way though? For example, if ACC decides to use the Poll as
VTHokie2000 • 01/05/26 12:26 PM ET
Stech, the goal is to get VT
Big12 guy • 01/05/26 12:01 PM ET
Agree Va Tech being successful is #1 but I would have 2 see the contract to
Stech • 01/05/26 01:59 PM ET
Umm, the ACC hasn't released a detailed "contract" of
Big12 guy • 01/05/26 02:38 PM ET
Without th uneven distribution contract, how can you project what VT makes?
Stech • 01/05/26 03:45 PM ET
I project the better they do, the more they will get paid. i
Big12 guy • 01/05/26 04:10 PM ET
I am not debating the further you go the more you make, but I would like to
Stech • 01/05/26 04:35 PM ET
Is it possible for VT to pull an Indiana if there are only 2 "respected"
VTHokie2000 • 01/05/26 01:17 PM ET
Does CBS sublicense a portion of the ACC MBB games?
SMU Pony • 01/03/26 05:42 PM ET
Bowl Season and CFP so far
harlote101 • 01/03/26 12:53 AM ET
I hate admitting this…
Calamitous • 01/03/26 09:42 AM ET
I didn't see it as a good ACC season. The bowl results are trash. **
IB4TECH • 01/05/26 09:34 AM ET
So What would the Hoos record be if they started out with USCe, Vandy & ODU **
UTPr0sim • 01/03/26 10:08 PM ET
Probably lose to Vandy and beat the other 2. **
reestuart • 01/06/26 11:04 AM ET
Better yet…
Calamitous • 01/03/26 11:47 PM ET
UVA had a great year, an OT play from ACC Champs, congrats to them! I hope
Stech • 01/04/26 01:35 PM ET
It amazes me :
RiverVT • 01/03/26 12:09 PM ET
I think if you look at some past posts of mine…
Calamitous • 01/03/26 05:10 PM ET
I'm a Hokie, but not a Hoo hater, love the state or Virginia, flaws & all! **
Stech • 01/03/26 05:29 PM ET
That couldn't be less true. When VT is relevant, LeSabre has plenty of..
MP4VT2004 • 01/03/26 02:45 PM ET
They already are talking about Tech and Franklin a lot. It's a rivalry, for
Stech • 01/03/26 03:35 PM ET
This is a board for analysis of the college football scene in the context
Maroon Baboon • 01/03/26 01:02 PM ET
Any school with deep pockets will be a force in the new era.
Maroon Baboon • 01/03/26 11:04 AM ET
Money for players from donors also passing restricted media $ for players
Stech • 01/03/26 11:35 AM ET
You need to do this.... **
VTBoar • 01/03/26 09:59 AM ET
Go blind from soap poisening?? **
PadrosWindup • 01/03/26 03:25 PM ET
I don't give the bowls much weight. But this, I do...
Maroon Baboon • 01/03/26 01:58 AM ET
Luckily for the SEC….
Calamitous • 01/03/26 09:34 AM ET
Stanford has a donor that is giving 50M for the 26 Roster, keep an eye em. **
Stech • 01/03/26 11:38 AM ET
There you go. Similar to what Maroon Baboon just said recently…
Calamitous • 01/03/26 05:27 PM ET
JMU has hired some great football coaches. Jeff Bourne's been unbelievable! **
Stech • 01/03/26 05:32 PM ET
And they have good money going into that program with their school’s….
Calamitous • 01/03/26 05:42 PM ET
Apparently People are Watching These Bowls
HOO86 • 01/02/26 03:39 PM ET
Serious question: does recording a game on DVR count as a viewer? **
MP4VT2004 • 01/03/26 02:47 PM ET
Yes, it does. **
CobbCountyHokie • 01/06/26 03:48 PM ET
Thanks! **
MP4VT2004 • 01/06/26 04:35 PM ET
I have heard it does count, watching on phone at game too, please get WIFI! **
Stech • 01/05/26 02:05 PM ET
I was watching. A lot of empty time during the holidays.
HouClone • 01/02/26 08:17 PM ET
They're watching the bowls with the compelling matchups, same as ever
Synaesthesia • 01/02/26 05:44 PM ET
The % growth needs an asterisk. Measurement is different this year
HokieAl • 01/02/26 06:34 PM ET
This is the real result
1947Sunbowl • 01/02/26 05:20 PM ET
Attendance at the Christmas week ones was down looked like.
HOO86 • 01/02/26 06:46 PM ET
We’ve had the TV on with bowl game noise in the background…
Calamitous • 01/02/26 04:39 PM ET
For networks that is ALL they care just like clicks on the web **
1947Sunbowl • 01/02/26 06:07 PM ET
How about this, schools can pick to play either Pre-Season or Post Season
Stech • 01/02/26 03:50 PM ET
Nobody is going to preseason bowl games
mrcaniac • 01/02/26 09:57 PM ET
They are already selling them out when they play them. Tech has been to
Stech • 01/02/26 10:39 PM ET
They usually play them in Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, and Vegas
mrcaniac • 01/03/26 12:04 AM ET
Why can’t they play some in those indoor MLB stadiums when the team is on
Stech • 01/03/26 12:16 AM ET
Not all baseball stadiums can host football games
mrcaniac • 01/03/26 12:27 AM ET
Agreed, but we would have way more options to play up north where weather
Stech • 01/03/26 07:55 AM ET
The key words.....
2hhoop3 • 01/02/26 10:55 PM ET
No hotter than ⚾️games, better than Fenway/Yankee Stadiums in December.
Stech • 01/02/26 11:11 PM ET
The statement.....
2hhoop3 • 01/02/26 11:16 PM ET
Mentioned Atlanta where the Braves play outside all July and August, cancel
Stech • 01/02/26 11:31 PM ET
You should take your own advice......
2hhoop3 • 01/02/26 11:37 PM ET
Got it, cancel Major League & LL Baseball in August, too hot for the fans.
Stech • 01/02/26 11:47 PM ET
The fans aren't the only factor in the discussion. As I noted in another
VTHokie2000 • 01/03/26 03:42 PM ET
I get that argument, I don't agree with it because practice is harder than
Stech • 01/03/26 03:50 PM ET
Why do you assume players risk of dying only occurs during games? If you
VTHokie2000 • 01/03/26 06:47 PM ET
I said opposite, practices r harder than games, I don't get why u r asking
Stech • 01/03/26 06:51 PM ET
Because you can't make Week 0 officially the new Week 1 without it
VTHokie2000 • 01/03/26 08:01 PM ET
Okay, we are not going to agree on this, one week change is already happens
Stech • 01/03/26 08:18 PM ET
The reason the Week 0 games are played is because the participating schools
VTHokie2000 • 01/03/26 09:09 PM ET
I understand your point of view, someone else will decide this, not us. **
Stech • 01/03/26 09:42 PM ET
I don't disagree that the schools will ultimately decide whether to change
VTHokie2000 • 01/03/26 11:07 PM ET
You mentioned VT playing in Atlanta preseason football games, which were
RJHokie • 01/02/26 11:58 PM ET
Why didn’t he say that? He starts with his insult but wasn’t direct like u.
Stech • 01/03/26 12:08 AM ET
It was pretty obvious to me what @2hhoop3 was saying.
RJHokie • 01/03/26 09:15 AM ET
Thanks for trying......
2hhoop3 • 01/03/26 09:27 AM ET
LOL you still haven't said why they can't play more preseason bowls if they
Stech • 01/03/26 10:13 AM ET
Like I said ....
2hhoop3 • 01/03/26 10:54 AM ET
Thanks for not answering the question again, you be you. **
Stech • 01/03/26 10:55 AM ET
I have no reason.....
2hhoop3 • 01/03/26 11:11 AM ET
Still can't answer the question about why they can't play preseason bowls,
Stech • 01/03/26 11:25 AM ET
Does the Big Ten need a CFP expansion?
RandomAsianGuy • 01/02/26 01:17 PM ET
I don't think having a long list of playoff teams is so very important for
33laszlo99 • 01/04/26 03:59 PM ET
The SEC was the big loser in this year's CFP.
Maroon Baboon • 01/02/26 03:23 PM ET
Give that the Commitee's poll will determine who makes the field and this
VTHokie2000 • 01/02/26 02:49 PM ET
I think it all depends on the recent coaching hires
cburgroop • 01/02/26 01:33 PM ET
Rough morning for the Big 12 to wake up to.
hokieZ71 • 01/02/26 09:49 AM ET
Frist spending ~$250M & getting Franklin 2nd is a good start for Va Tech! **
Stech • 01/02/26 03:13 PM ET
Dan got his result to stick up for the G5 and has axe to grind
HouClone • 01/02/26 02:01 PM ET
The problem of the B12 is that they don’t have a blue blood brand
RandomAsianGuy • 01/02/26 01:12 PM ET
You are absolutely right. Big 12 has a bunch of solid teams
HouClone • 01/02/26 02:13 PM ET
Wolken openly questioning whether the B12 should remain a power conference **
SMU Pony • 01/02/26 12:03 PM ET
that's a crap article (hit piece). To post that while Bama was getting
HokieAl • 01/02/26 02:49 PM ET
Since Texas Tech lost 23-0 yesterday, perceptually I do understand why
VTHokie2000 • 01/02/26 03:04 PM ET
Writer doesn't mention that Arizona State almost beating Texas last year.
Maroon Baboon • 01/02/26 01:34 PM ET
Wolken nailed it......
2hhoop3 • 01/02/26 12:44 PM ET
Comical that conventional wisdom now is that Miami is the team the P2 want
Truthahn • 01/02/26 11:47 AM ET
Quite a few B10 sources have been saying for awhile that they are more
Maroon Baboon • 01/02/26 11:55 AM ET
I don't dislike the BigXII, but their YouTuber-types who spew nonsense
Maroon Baboon • 01/02/26 11:40 AM ET
Locked on Big 12 guy is the worst. **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/02/26 01:10 PM ET
Is he Garth or Wayne? **
MrBayAreaHokie • 01/02/26 08:09 PM ET
Winning another playoff game ....
2hhoop3 • 01/02/26 12:58 PM ET
It's ironic that the B12 gets blame for playoff losses, but OU and Texas
HokieAl • 01/02/26 04:19 PM ET
The conference they reside in at ......
2hhoop3 • 01/02/26 04:30 PM ET
We drink beer in a can. No blue bloods, and the atlhetic budgets
Big12 guy • 01/02/26 12:05 PM ET
FWIW VT and K-State were scheduled to play a home-home series when Ron
VTHokie2000 • 01/02/26 02:44 PM ET
Go Miami. the B12 and the ACC will be one bid conferences until
Big12 guy • 01/02/26 10:05 AM ET
The ACC was a two-bid conference last year **
SMU Pony • 01/02/26 12:23 PM ET
Yes they were, but their champ
Big12 guy • 01/02/26 12:34 PM ET
Stupidest tie breaker rules ever, and the other Conferences had them too. **
Stech • 01/02/26 03:14 PM ET
Agree. Will they change them? **
Big12 guy • 01/02/26 09:04 PM ET
I think so after this, but 🤷‍♂️ **
Stech • 01/02/26 10:36 PM ET
Who knows?
RJHokie • 01/02/26 09:09 PM ET
That's still a better chance at an at-large than the Big 12 has
cburgroop • 01/02/26 01:24 PM ET
Maybe but committee has put in lower reputation teams ahead as others.
HouClone • 01/03/26 12:58 AM ET
ND should have been in the playoff, Bama now blown out 3 times this year!!!
Stech • 01/01/26 07:12 PM ET
Interesting Post
HOO86 • 01/02/26 02:44 PM ET
Wow 4 ranked teams they beat 0-4 n Bowls. Bama got spanked last 2 games &
Stech • 01/02/26 03:09 PM ET
Adds fuel to the......
2hhoop3 • 01/02/26 02:55 PM ET
BYU **
Truthahn • 01/02/26 11:58 AM ET
BYU lost 34-7 to Texas Tech, that got skunked 23-0 by Oregon.
Stech • 01/02/26 12:11 PM ET
12-1 leading into Champ weekend, while ND sat home, and Bama lost big, too.
Truthahn • 01/02/26 12:31 PM ET
I understand that point of view, but ~34-7 loss in your last game, like
Stech • 01/02/26 12:38 PM ET
The 3 losses alone should have put Alabama behind 12 in rank.
HOO86 • 01/02/26 08:44 AM ET
Yep, ND's ire should've been directed at the committee instead of the ACC.
Hokester • 01/02/26 10:40 AM ET
I would have put ND in over Bama. And I said it back then.
Maroon Baboon • 01/02/26 01:47 AM ET
If they ever need a lesson in understanding how it feels to get the shaft…
Calamitous • 01/02/26 02:30 AM ET
The Bowls are Notorious for passing over teams to get what they want
HOO86 • 01/02/26 10:50 AM ET
That’s always been the case with bowls…
Calamitous • 01/02/26 04:23 PM ET
Bama did not belong and I would say that no matter the team. The SEC is
goldendomer • 01/02/26 12:28 AM ET
Yep - the SEC is 4-8 in bowl games. **
Maroon Unit • 01/02/26 07:48 AM ET
Agreed, transfer portal and NIL makes it so they don't stockpile as much.
Stech • 01/02/26 12:34 AM ET
Take it to the Notre Dame board. :-)
Tailgate Guru • 01/01/26 11:07 PM ET
Hahaha I earned that one. **
Stech • 01/02/26 12:10 AM ET
Sadly all will be forgotten next year
Vippie1 • 01/01/26 07:17 PM ET
Might be right, got to keep talking about it to eventually change it.
Stech • 01/01/26 07:22 PM ET
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