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All-In [30593]
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I know it's late...
May 19, 2012, 10:21 PM
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but...
It's likely to be 14 teams when the dust settles. 2 spots are filled.
The race is on for 2 more... literally.
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Orange Blooded [3769]
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Who you thinking??? GT and VT???***
May 19, 2012, 10:24 PM
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National Champion [7528]
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Re: Who you thinking??? GT and VT???***
May 19, 2012, 10:26 PM
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I think GT and ND. Just a hunch.
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Solid Orange [1349]
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Re: Who you thinking??? GT and VT???***
May 19, 2012, 10:34 PM
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A Big 14 with Clemson, FSU, GT, and Notre Dame would bring in a boatload of money. I could see ND possibly liking this conference over the B1G because it gives them exposure to recruits in the talent-rich states of Texas, Florida, and Georgia.
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All-In [30593]
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ND only goes Big XII for one reason....
May 19, 2012, 10:36 PM
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they could have their own network
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Solid Orange [1349]
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Tier 3?
May 19, 2012, 10:38 PM
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Would ND start their own network to offer their Tier 3 content, or would it be more than that?
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All-In [30593]
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they can keep Tier 3... so they could***
May 19, 2012, 10:41 PM
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I think GT is close... but they will have to decide if they
May 19, 2012, 10:29 PM
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want to be in one of the four power conferences, or associated with the "academia"... sorry Tech fans. They are in talks with Big XII right now.
I think VT will be a huge coup if they go to the Big XII. They are going to have options... but I think the SEC comes calling (but they better hurry up).
ND is a longshot... but the Big 12 has one advantage... They can offer them their own network. Still think they are Big 10 bound.
At the end of the day... I think 13 and 14 are:
GT and one of the following... UM/UL/VT
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Ring of Honor [21405]
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GT seems like a good fit for the Big10 academically
May 19, 2012, 10:33 PM
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you have to think all of the big 4 will be looking to get to 16 ASAP
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Rival Killer [2788]
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If we have the choice of Big 12 or Big 10...
May 19, 2012, 11:48 PM
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We'd take Big 10 in a heartbeat. It's not even close. And that's not me personally. That's what I've heard and read. However, I'm not sure we'll have any choices. If the Big 12 is open to having us, and Clemson/FSU are as good as gone, we might have to take it instead of waiting for the B1G to make up their mind.
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Ring of Honor [21405]
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You'll be in one of the 2
May 20, 2012, 12:03 AM
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I'm guessing with the BIG10's academic strength, you join UNC, Duke and UVA in the BIG10. Personally, I'd love to have you guys in the same league. With CU, FSU, GT and Maryland in the Big 12, we maintain some strong rivals and are probably in a division with Notre Dame(Tier 3 TV to attractive to them), adding another top flight rival. Miami would also probably come, meaning a strong former ACC presence and reasonable road trips for the most part. Play 7 games in division(I speculate Syracuse as the addition instead of you guys with the NY TV market), and rotate 2 non divisional opponents
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Orange Blooded [4098]
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Ring of Honor [21405]
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actually, if all this is true, it's about 14 teams
May 19, 2012, 10:25 PM
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PAC!2, BIG10(!2), SEC(14), and BIG12 adds up to 50. It's going to wind up at 64 teams in these 4 leagues. It's liable to be a free for all vying for those openings
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [108265]
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and 14 in the acc makes 64?
May 19, 2012, 10:27 PM
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or is my math wrong?
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Ring of Honor [21405]
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The ACC would like your calculator
May 19, 2012, 10:28 PM
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but it's 12 if us and FSU bolt.
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [108265]
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i'm sure swofford is trying to call me as i type...
May 19, 2012, 10:32 PM
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Ring of Honor [21405]
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Let it go to voice mail***
May 19, 2012, 10:34 PM
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [108265]
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and miss my chance to laugh at him?***
May 19, 2012, 10:36 PM
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I know you're weary....
May 19, 2012, 10:38 PM
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I know your plans don't include the ACC.....
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Game Changer [1767]
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I see what you did there***
May 19, 2012, 10:45 PM
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Re: I know you're weary....
May 19, 2012, 10:45 PM
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I cannot even sleep thinking about us finally getting away from the ACC!
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