![]() ![]() And if the U gets away with its current NIL package, it will get good. Florida State and Miami get people to watch, particularly when they’re good. It’s nice if you add new areas and new TV sets, but ESPN and Fox are interested in schools that get people all over to watch if you’re flipping around on Saturday afternoon and see their game, you tune in. Geography is not as big a component as it was a few years ago. I wrote the other day that if the B1G stays at 16, Sankey doesn’t need to do anything, but if they keep going, he should and will. Without Oregon, Big10 may turn their attention to ACC schools. ND desperately wants to remain independent but concerned that not being in a conference will hurt their shot for national championship contention. Without ND, many believe that Oregon might be the alternative west coast choice. Missouri would prefer Big10 but that option for them may be in the past.įrom what I am hearing from the West Coast, Big10 also wants Stanford but waiting for Notre Dame to decide. Not sure there are any teams from the Big12 that SEC or Big10 would want but some are interesting considerations. Does NC State bring much to the table especially if we get UNC? Duke BB glory days are likely in the past. Miami reminds me of UH except that they are a private school with only 11k undergrads but strong academics. ![]() NC State, Miami, & Duke are not exciting choices. No Carolina & possibly VA Tech grow the SEC geography & tv revenues so may be strong considerations. Like UCLA, Fl State’s financial difficulties may be enticing them to look hard at either SEC or Big10. Due to academics, Big10 may prefer GA Tech over FL State. SEC might consider both especially in efforts to block some of Big10’s national power grab, assuming Big10 is looking for southern exposure. Obviously Big10 would like to add some southern teams to further grow their national exposure. However, payback for leaving may offset the ACC buyout & make that worthwhile.Ĭlemson & FL State seem to be natural SEC choices but do not grow SEC geographically. Recollect the penalty for leaving the ACC was relatively high - approx. How much is SEC expansion dependent on Big10 making similar moves on the ACC?ĭoubt that ACC schools leave unless both the BIG10 & SEC start poaching a majority of the teams from that conference & force its collapse. ![]() Becoming more like the NFL is not exactly a bad thing if you’re trying to grow the sport. The NFL is the dominant sports league in the country, much more popular than college football, and a whole lot of people watch both. Then there’s a semi-interesting discussion of the mess John Swofford left the ACC in (the one they wanted him to leave, with stability above all else).Īnd a discussion of the people who object to CFB becoming NFL Lite, especially as it pertains to the possibility of a natty for a 3-loss team. Without K or a good football team, they don’t have the cachet to get in either one. Would thrive in SEC, and if you had to take both to get UNC, would still have something to offer.ĭuke. Another ACC program that feels more like SEC. Wishes it hadn’t turned the SEC down 32 years ago, will not repeat that mistake. SEC in everything but name already.įlorida State. Already quit the SEC, but strong academics and plants the flag in the South for the B1G.Ĭlemson. Some schools would fit one league but not the other: And if they’re winning, they’re a TV draw. Good enough academically to attract the B1G, good enough in football to attract the SEC. The flagship school in the second largest state without SEC/B1G. The flagship school in the largest state which doesn’t currently have an SEC or B1G school. Jack Swarbrick calls Sankey today, they’ll have a news release out by 5 p.m. Some schools would be attractive to either conference. Not going to have promotion/relegation either. ![]()
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