Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 ESPN reporting Syracuse and Pitt apply to join ACC. Baylor and Iowa reach out to Big East in case Big 12 dissolves. How you guys see it panning out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhs7695 185 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 I see it panning out about 187,000 different ways with all the talk going around. To me, if true, it's not suprising that those two want out. The way the Big East has been set up for football and then for all other sports is crazy. It was only a matter of time before something happened. Plus, it hurts revenue sharing for the schools that play football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDenton 79 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/report-syracuse-pittsburgh-talking-acc-14541360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Unless something unforeseen occurs it appears that Syracuse and Pitt are ACC bound. Rumors around this 'net late this afternoon now saying that Texas and Notre Dame are strong candidates to join the league very soon. I'll believe ND when I see it, but Texas has to make a move with the Big 12(10) falling apart. Adding Syracuse and Pitt from a basketball standpoint is huge for the conference and as such I'm very much in favor of the move. I'm just glad the conference is doing what's necessary to ensure its future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhs7695 185 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 An official with VT tells a family member of mine pre-game when the official was asked about conference realignment: "It's time to get proactive." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvuraiders 10 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 big east commish was not pleased with meeting with oliver luck today at byrd stadium today as well ;)....lets just say pitt and wvu are rivals but on the same page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverbaseball 10 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 If both Pitt and Cuse leave the Big East, WVU must come up with some sort of an exit strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Unless something unforeseen occurs it appears that Syracuse and Pitt are ACC bound. Rumors around this 'net late this afternoon now saying that Texas and Notre Dame are strong candidates to join the league very soon. I'll believe ND when I see it, but Texas has to make a move with the Big 12(10) falling apart. Adding Syracuse and Pitt from a basketball standpoint is huge for the conference and as such I'm very much in favor of the move. I'm just glad the conference is doing what's necessary to ensure its future. If Pitt, Cuse, Texas, and Notre Lame all came to the ACC. Not only would that make the ACC more credible in football, but would that make them the basketball power league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 If both Pitt and Cuse leave the Big East, WVU must come up with some sort of an exit strategy. That likely won't include the ACC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHS03 99 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 That likely won't include the ACC... Not entirely true. Right now it's looking like WVU has a very good chance at being the 14th in the SEC but also is not out of the picture of joining the ACC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Not entirely true. Right now it's looking like WVU has a very good chance at being the 14th in the SEC but also is not out of the picture of joining the ACC. It's pretty true. Let's just say, there are about 4-5 schools higher on the pecking order that are better fits scholastically and athletically. WVU would rank right along NCSU in the bottom in terms of academia, and athletically, WVU adds little else besides football and basketball (notably: no lacrosse and very poor baseball). Personally, I'd love to see Navy and Texas join. In order of preference after that, Notre Dame, Louisville, then WVU. Edited September 18, 2011 by UVAObserver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 WVU has no men's golf team...must have that in order to join ACC or SEC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 If the ACC allows either Texas or Notre Dame in, they are nuts!!!! Both of those schools want to call the shots...neither likes to be told how to do things (the main reason ND has been Indy forever and the main reason the Big 12 is almost history). Your only asking for problems with either of those two. The ACC powers that be should make it a stipulation that you can not have your own TV deal and/or network in order to join the Conference... I would rather have WVu and anyone else other than ND or Texas join the ACC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvuraiders 10 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 It's pretty true. Let's just say, there are about 4-5 schools higher on the pecking order that are better fits scholastically and athletically. WVU would rank right along NCSU in the bottom in terms of academia, and athletically, WVU adds little else besides football and basketball (notably: no lacrosse and very poor baseball). Personally, I'd love to see Navy and Texas join. In order of preference after that, Notre Dame, Louisville, then WVU. highly ranked soccer teams that have defeated the likes of uva over last couple of years...don't worry wvu lands on their feet just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhs7695 185 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 If the ACC allows either Texas or Notre Dame in, they are nuts!!!! Both of those schools want to call the shots...neither likes to be told how to do things (the main reason ND has been Indy forever and the main reason the Big 12 is almost history). Your only asking for problems with either of those two. The ACC powers that be should make it a stipulation that you can not have your own TV deal and/or network in order to join the Conference... I would rather have WVu and anyone else other than ND or Texas join the ACC... I don't want Texas and/or ND either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 USA Today just now reported the ACC presidents have voted yes to Cuse and Pitt coming in. Here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Personally, I'd like to secure UConn, if they can behave themselves, to further strengthen what is now the undisputed best basketball conference in America. If we must take Rutgers to land UConn then I can live with that; someone will have to finish last. Like most others, I would prefer not to get into bed with Notre Dame. There isn't a more overrated school in America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vthokies4life 10 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Personally, I'd like to secure UConn, if they can behave themselves, to further strengthen what is now the undisputed best basketball conference in America. If we must take Rutgers to land UConn then I can live with that; someone will have to finish last. Like most others, I would prefer not to get into bed with Notre Dame. There isn't a more overrated school in America. I've seen the UCONN/Rutgers rumors as well. NYC is full of Syracuse and UCONN alum, so if that happened the ACC would pretty much poach the NYC market from the Big East. Needless to say, that would help the ACC out where it matters most: $$$$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 http://mobile.nj.com/advnj/pm_29222/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=t4NxoIAw Welcome to the ACC, Pitt and Cuse!! Who's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 933 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Friday night I told a buddy of mine if the ACC was smart they would go after Pitt,Syracuse, UConn and WVU although I think the mountaineers go to the SEC. I think the issue of certain necessary sports will be overlooked because enough money is at stake to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I've seen the UCONN/Rutgers rumors as well. NYC is full of Syracuse and UCONN alum, so if that happened the ACC would pretty much poach the NYC market from the Big East. Needless to say, that would help the ACC out where it matters most: $$$$$. UConn's much more desirable than Rutgers. Rutgers is extremely poor athletically, while UConn adds strong basketball and baseball programs. UConn is also better educationally. Rutgers is only better in terms of geography, and as you say, the ACC captures that area anyway if they add UConn. I'd still like to see Navy. Get the integrity they carry, and believe me, a great many people care about the service academies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,936 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 As I understand it, Big 12 and ACC are the only conferences that don't share all athletic revenue. That is attractive to Texas based on the $300 million Longhorn Network contract it has with ESPN. Texas does not want to share that revenue with anyone. UCONN would be the other "perfect fit" for ACC to get to 16 teams. I think Rutgers and WVU would be added only after exhausting possibilities for Texas, Notre Dame or UCONN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Still saying that Louisville is a diamond in the rough that no one is really talking about. Would be a GREAT addition to both the SEC and the ACC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 As I understand it, Big 12 and ACC are the only conferences that don't share all athletic revenue. That is attractive to Texas based on the $300 million Longhorn Network contract it has with ESPN. Texas does not want to share that revenue with anyone. UCONN would be the other "perfect fit" for ACC to get to 16 teams. I think Rutgers and WVU would be added only after exhausting possibilities for Texas, Notre Dame or UCONN. Incorrect. Everyone in the ACC gets an equal revenue share...one of the big selling points for VT's move to the ACC...other than always wanting to be in the ACC. The Big East does not share revenue equally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Still saying that Louisville is a diamond in the rough that no one is really talking about. Would be a GREAT addition to both the SEC and the ACC. What did I tell you about the Louisville-Kentucky game yesterday...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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