Conference Re-Alignment Thread Part Who Knows

[LionsFanNJ]

Man if Rutgers can get out of the cluster**** that is the Big East i'd be ecstatic.

[cdawg44]

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If that happens I really hope the ACC picks up Louisville. That would kill UCONN

U of L will NOT be an ACC member in the near future even though I think they may fit with an rapidly improving football squad and their status as a basketball power.

The ACC presidents flat out don't respect U of L's academic prestige, and that's why UCONN will be the newest member of the ACC.

BTW, I was a defender of ESPN in the narriative that ESPN was trying to screw the Big East and drive down its TV contract value. Kinda hard to keep up that defense, when the ACC picked up Notre Dame and now these potential moves. I don't think ESPN approached the Big Ten and told them to consider expansion to get more money, but when the Big Ten came to them, I'm sure ESPN saw it as another chance to stick it to the Big East and made it very known that they would be paid well for these moves.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Why Maryland? Why?

[cdawg44]

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Why Maryland? Why?

Because Maryland has always felt like an outcast in the ACC. They have always felt the world revolved around Tobacco Road and that they were an outpost even after expansion.

[Cusefan]

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Because Maryland has always felt like an outcast in the ACC. They have always felt the world revolved around Tobacco Road and that they were an outpost even after expansion.

Well they are not very good in football or basketball, adding UCONN or Louisville would be a upgrade IMO.

[Cusefan]

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U of L will NOT be an ACC member in the near future even though I think they may fit with an rapidly improving football squad and their status as a basketball power.

The ACC presidents flat out don't respect U of L's academic prestige, and that's why UCONN will be the newest member of the ACC.

BTW, I was a defender of ESPN in the narriative that ESPN was trying to screw the Big East and drive down its TV contract value. Kinda hard to keep up that defense, when the ACC picked up Notre Dame and now these potential moves. I don't think ESPN approached the Big Ten and told them to consider expansion to get more money, but when the Big Ten came to them, I'm sure ESPN saw it as another chance to stick it to the Big East and made it very known that they would be paid well for these moves.

I have nothing to base this on but I think the ACC looks the other way with Louisville's academics, Louisville is the best team up for grabs right now so I think they get picked up.

[lonewolf371]

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One thing I would like would be how it gives Big Ten schools access to the east coast for recruiting and TV viewership. It would also finally put the conference into a state that's growing rather than stagnant. Could be some benefits there.

[OSUFan_88]

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OTOH, Maryland Basketball....**** yes.

But for football, ugh. Hopefully Rutgers can keep their program up to the standards of the recent years, but damn, Maryland's football is a dumpster fire and adds nothing.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Because Maryland has always felt like an outcast in the ACC. They have always felt the world revolved around Tobacco Road and that they were an outpost even after expansion.

I grew up around Maryland for most of my life(Maryland Basketball fan as well) and it's actually the opposite. From the Basketball side, they thought and had this mindset that they mattered just as much as dook and UNC did and in reality they were always a tier behind them and that would always be the case unless they had a revival like they did in the early 00s.

And even from a Basketball perspective, it doesn't make sense because you're leaving one of and soon to be the best conference in the Country in another year for the Big Ten?

Football wise, it doesn't matter to me although it may help them sell out Byrd Stadium since they'll be getting Penn St, Ohio St and Michigan, all 3 which have some of the biggest fanbases in the DC Area, along with Va. Tech.

Well they are not very good in football or basketball, adding UCONN or Louisville would be a upgrade IMO.

Football wise-Yes

Basketball wise-Not true.

But then again, you're a Syracuse Fan so it's possible that we have different standards as to what's considered good. For example, Maryland going say 18-12 with a decent conference record is good but for Syracuse standards, that's probably way below their standards.

[LionsFanNJ]

OTOH, Maryland Basketball....**** yes.

But for football, ugh. Hopefully Rutgers can keep their program up to the standards of the recent years, but damn, Maryland's football is a dumpster fire and adds nothing.

Well joining the B1G will probably not see Rutgers have 10 - 1 seasons for a while, though I think against everyone outside of UM and OSU we have a shot.

RU basketball has always sucked and probably will continue to suck when you have the best state recruits going so far as to friggin UCLA instead of staying in state. Mens Basketball needs a LOT of work.

I'm hoping the "prestige" of the B1G will give a slight recruiting boost in both for keeping area kids.

[cdawg44]

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I have nothing to base this on but I think the ACC looks the other way with Louisville's academics, Louisville is the best team up for grabs right now so I think they get picked up.

And maybe you're right. But looking at past precedent, Louisville is more likely to be back in CUSA, than being in the ACC. Florida State got special treatment by the ACC, and hell, that was a fight to get them in 20 years ago. The first time the ACC voted on Florida State (Duke, Maryland, UNC were the no votes if I remember right), they were voted down, while the SEC had open arms for them. Louisville is a great program, but they aren't Florida State by a mile. The folks in Greensboro will probably grab UCONN and be happy. The get access to a large TV market, great basketball school and very good academics. Louisville brings atheltics, but no TV market and "sub-par" academics to the folks in Greensboro.

U of L is stuck unless the Big 12 expands again, and that isn't happening, because OU and Texas love no championship game and they are getting paid well already.

[lonewolf371]

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Well joining the B1G will probably not see Rutgers have 10 - 1 seasons for a while, though I think against everyone outside of UM and OSU we have a shot.

RU basketball has always sucked and probably will continue to suck when you have the best state recruits going so far as to friggin UCLA instead of staying in state. Mens Basketball needs a LOT of work.

I'm hoping the "prestige" of the B1G will give a slight recruiting boost in both for keeping area kids.

It may help, but also keep in mind that Penn State is your main competition and you would probably have them playing games in New Jersey every year if you join.

[p_rushing]

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Rumor is that UMD is doing this before the ACC falls apart. Supposedly FSU & Clem are looking to leave.

The FSU admin are idiots though so I don't see how they would leave.


Also the $50 million exit fee will not stand up in court. UMD may try to leave this year to further help their case.

[lonewolf371]

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Rumor is that UMD is doing this before the ACC falls apart. Supposedly FSU & Clem are looking to leave.

The FSU admin are idiots though so I don't see how they would leave.


Also the $50 million exit fee will not stand up in court. UMD may try to leave this year to further help their case.

Even still, with the difference between the two conferences in revenue sharing I think Maryland could make up the exit fee in five years.

[superjames1992]

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Rumor is that UMD is doing this before the ACC falls apart. Supposedly FSU & Clem are looking to leave.

The FSU admin are idiots though so I don't see how they would leave.


Also the $50 million exit fee will not stand up in court. UMD may try to leave this year to further help their case.

So, is FSU and Clemson to the Big 12 back on the table again?

This crap gets crazier and crazier with each passing day...