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<blockquote data-quote="Northeast Stinger" data-source="post: 979732" data-attributes="member: 1640"><p>Interesting argument.</p><p></p><p>Of course the B1G claims that none of their moves are predicated on what other conferences do nor with trying to win ratings wars with other conferences. It’s not inconceivable that they are telling the truth. They want to get stronger for sure but they’ve been clear about their brand for a long time. Again, the claim is that Southern Cal and Oregon were making moves and the B1G needed to act to protect its brand and preserve an historical relationship with the PAC. Dollar signs didn’t hurt.</p><p></p><p>The SEC also has been clear about their motivation, wanting a regionally contiguous conference while strengthening their brand. Cherry picking top teams is also part of their strategy.</p><p></p><p>In theory these two conferences can coexist without conflict. But, I think that each secretly thinks they have the winning strategy. The SEC can bank on being a sun belt conference for the most part with a growing population. They are counting on each younger generation to increase their attachment to the region. The B1G, as you point out, is a national brand with large fans bases in every region. Their advantage comes from adding teams that already have a national following which is why Notre Dame would be a natural fit.</p><p></p><p>The ACC is a weird hybrid that in theory could have the best of both worlds. But that would require Miami, FSU, and Tech recovering, if possible, their previous roles of being “national” teams. Clemson is the closest team, in reputation, to a national power. Too many other teams in the ACC are far removed from their glory years, teams like Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Boston College.</p><p></p><p>Agree that this is a conference that could easily be picked apart by other conferences. I have hoped for the longest that the ACC could develop an identity, brand, and esprit de corps. Stability and stronger teams would accomplish this. Constant talk of teams leaving doesn’t help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Northeast Stinger, post: 979732, member: 1640"] Interesting argument. Of course the B1G claims that none of their moves are predicated on what other conferences do nor with trying to win ratings wars with other conferences. It’s not inconceivable that they are telling the truth. They want to get stronger for sure but they’ve been clear about their brand for a long time. Again, the claim is that Southern Cal and Oregon were making moves and the B1G needed to act to protect its brand and preserve an historical relationship with the PAC. Dollar signs didn’t hurt. The SEC also has been clear about their motivation, wanting a regionally contiguous conference while strengthening their brand. Cherry picking top teams is also part of their strategy. In theory these two conferences can coexist without conflict. But, I think that each secretly thinks they have the winning strategy. The SEC can bank on being a sun belt conference for the most part with a growing population. They are counting on each younger generation to increase their attachment to the region. The B1G, as you point out, is a national brand with large fans bases in every region. Their advantage comes from adding teams that already have a national following which is why Notre Dame would be a natural fit. The ACC is a weird hybrid that in theory could have the best of both worlds. But that would require Miami, FSU, and Tech recovering, if possible, their previous roles of being “national” teams. Clemson is the closest team, in reputation, to a national power. Too many other teams in the ACC are far removed from their glory years, teams like Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Boston College. Agree that this is a conference that could easily be picked apart by other conferences. I have hoped for the longest that the ACC could develop an identity, brand, and esprit de corps. Stability and stronger teams would accomplish this. Constant talk of teams leaving doesn’t help. [/QUOTE]
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