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I am curious as tp what my fellow fans' interest will be in a post realignment world.
I am actually not sure uga would object now... Their alumni likely think we'd be another vandy to beat up on and suddenly that game is no longer risky if they've locked up a championship trip anyway. It simplifies their life as well with regards to scheduling.IF the ACC loses FSU and Clemson, I think it soldiers on. I'm not sure that UNC and UVA go anywhere - I just don't see what they add. If the ACC does lose 4 schools, then I think the most likely outcome is a merger with the Big 12(and possibly what's left of the PAC) - some groundwork is already being laid for that. As for GT, Prez Cabrera has shown loyalty to the ACC, but I'm sure when the music stops, he'll do what's best for GT.
The SEC Commish has gone on record that "rivalries matter". If the GOR blows up(not likely IMO), would they add FSU, Clemson and GT? There's been noise that UF. uGA and USCe would object. I'm sure Sankey could arm-twist them and E$PN would love it. Interesting times.
To the SEC and Big 10, UVA and UNC are arguably far more attractive than Clemson or FSU. Both leagues would love to have a footprint in VA and NC, whereas Clemson and FSU would add nothing geographically and would be competing with a preexisting in-state SEC school.IF the ACC loses FSU and Clemson, I think it soldiers on. I'm not sure that UNC and UVA go anywhere - I just don't see what they add. If the ACC does lose 4 schools, then I think the most likely outcome is a merger with the Big 12(and possibly what's left of the PAC) - some groundwork is already being laid for that. As for GT, Prez Cabrera has shown loyalty to the ACC, but I'm sure when the music stops, he'll do what's best for GT.
The SEC Commish has gone on record that "rivalries matter". If the GOR blows up(not likely IMO), would they add FSU, Clemson and GT? There's been noise that UF. uGA and USCe would object. I'm sure Sankey could arm-twist them and E$PN would love it. Interesting times.
Possibly, but I don't see it. UNC does come with a rabid in-state fan base and locks up 3 media markets(CLT, GSO & RDU). I'm not sure UVA does any of that. VT at least has the fan base, but not the media market. I think SEC wants the rivalries based on Sankey's recent statements.Both leagues would love to have a footprint in VA and NC, whereas Clemson and FSU would add nothing geographically and would be competing with a preexisting in-state SEC school.
i hope it wouldn't come down to that, not sure there would be TV money.I imagine few will agree with this, but if the only conference Tech could get into was a G-5, I would be in favor of going back to being an independent.
You have to have enough schools to play to be independent. Probably fairly easy to get Group of 5 opponents but not as easy Power 4. Also how many Power 4 schools would agree to home and home scheduling? We went independent before when I think it was more practical and it was a disaster. I also think we could land in the Big 12 if not the big 2. It would put the Big 12 in the heart of the SoutheastI imagine few will agree with this, but if the only conference Tech could get into was a G-5, I would be in favor of going back to being an independent.
I loved Bobby Dodd, but he was AD that pulled us from SEC. He thought we could be an independent power like ND since we had so much success. AND he was pissed at Bear Bryant. Needless to say it was a disaster.You have to have enough schools to play to be independent. Probably fairly easy to get Group of 5 opponents but not as easy Power 4. Also how many Power 4 schools would agree to home and home scheduling? We went independent before when I think it was more practical and it was a disaster. I also think we could land in the Big 12 if not the big 2. It would put the Big 12 in the heart of the Southeast
I am curious as tp what my fellow fans' interest will be in a post realignment world.
Let's assume between now and 2027.Also what’s our time point for this pole? If you asked at the end of 2024, I’d say no change but it was say 2040, then I’d answer differently.
Beep boop bop. Too large data set. Please narrow your search parameters.Let's assume between now and 2027.