ACC 2024-25 Season

[Ladeeeeda]

While watching Duke cut down the nets after the 2013 ACC tournament... I said to myself.. With Notre Dame and Louisville entering the conference, it might be awhile before I get to see my team cut down the nets again. Little did I know it would take 12 years to see it happen again.

That being said ....

I got a 5 year old unopened jug of Pink Lady Apple Cider from Perry Lowe Orchards (in the NC foothills) that's be sitting under my kitchen sink waiting for a special occasion. @Ladeeeeda you want a cup?



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I would love a cup.......so, so proud of the ladies and their coach!

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[CalWBBfan]

Congrats to Duke!

 

[cancontent]

Great to see an uptick in attendance.

 

[triaddukefan]

Great to see an uptick in attendance.

Darn shame they are probably moving the tournament from Greensboro next year

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[WBBTakeover]

Darn shame they are probably moving the tournament from Greensboro next year

It's moving to Charlotte in 2027 (and maybe 2026). That's better for me, but still.

 

[WBBTakeover]

She did her big one against Wes Moore. Respect!

 

[FanInNC]

Darn shame they are probably moving the tournament from Greensboro next year

Agreed. Wish it was staying in Greensboro.

 

[DallasDomer]

Agreed. Wish it was staying in Greensboro.

I understand change is disruptive but Dallas seems to be closer to the physical center of the ACC now. (Obviously I'd go but Atlanta with it's air access and driving access seems possible.) I haven't done a travel time calculation for each team so that's likely wrong but why is it always where the same 7? teams are playing at home?

I know the ACC management will never let it move more than 100 miles away but as fan attendance increases I hope they consider it in a few years. It's a foolish hope I know.

 

[FanInNC]

I understand change is disruptive but Dallas seems to be closer to the physical center of the ACC now. (Obviously I'd go but Atlanta with it's air access and driving access seems possible.) I haven't done a travel time calculation for each team so that's likely wrong but why is it always where the same 7? teams are playing at home?

I know the ACC management will never let it move more than 100 miles away but as fan attendance increases I hope they consider it in a few years. It's a foolish hope I know.

Idk - I can’t imagine the ACCT in Texas! I get SMU is there. I get there are 2 California teams … but moving to Texas you are hoping that just general public shows up. Attendance increases in Greensboro because you have 4 charter schools all within a 1 and a half hour drive to the tournament. UVA, VT and Clemson not far away either.

I just don’t think the demand is that high for general public attendance like that when you put the tournament that far away. Technically that would be the middle of the conference but it requires a long flight from 17 of the 18 schools to attend. Dallas isn’t exactly ACC country.

The men’s has moved around to DC and Atlanta and that’s done ok. But I think it’s a little different with the men’s sport and also it still does best in NC. It’s largely an event that won’t get many people to fly to IMO.

In a perfect world, yes I think it would be cool to rotate and give other schools fan bases the opportunity to “host” and drive to the games. In reality I think it would be an absolute ghost town if they moved it to say Dallas one year, San Fran another year, Tampa another etc.

Most fans I know attend more spur of the moment depending on match ups and if their team is making a run and being located within driving distance to 7 schools makes that a real easy option.

 

[triaddukefan]

I understand change is disruptive but Dallas seems to be closer to the physical center of the ACC now. (Obviously I'd go but Atlanta with it's air access and driving access seems possible.) I haven't done a travel time calculation for each team so that's likely wrong but why is it always where the same 7? teams are playing at home?

I know the ACC management will never let it move more than 100 miles away but as fan attendance increases I hope they consider it in a few years. It's a foolish hope I know.

Dallas might be the physical center now, but when the next wave of ACC expansion comes that will change. Adding McGill, the University of Toronto, and Greenland State will shift the center back to the east

 

[triaddukefan]

Whoever is in charge of Duke Social media needs a raise.... This is fantastic stuff. Wow

 

[cancontent]

Dallas might be the physical center now, but when the next wave of ACC expansion comes that will change. Adding McGill, the University of Toronto, and Greenland State will shift the center back to the east

Hey now. You sure you want to add McGill into this? While Montreal is known for awesome bagels and smoked meat, the need to understand Canadian French could be a turn off

 

[DallasDomer]

Dallas might be the physical center now, but when the next wave of ACC expansion comes that will change. Adding McGill, the University of Toronto, and Greenland State will shift the center back to the east

I doubt that the ACC would expand in your suggested directions. Further I think the ACC should try to grow it's members and thus its revenue base. The speculation I've seen has not included the 51st state nor the Greenland purchase, yet.

Tulane, USF, San Diego State, UConn, University of Texas-San Antonio are the one I've heard. They would come in as all sports schools unlike ND. Then again the ACC needs to realize it needs to build revenues to remain or go by the way of Pac. I should add the sources for this are all speculative.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Dallas might be the physical center now, but when the next wave of ACC expansion comes that will change. Adding McGill, the University of Toronto, and Greenland State will shift the center back to the east

Shouldn't they strengthen their position out west? May I suggest Simon Fraser, or Univ. of British Columbia, or perhaps one of your favorites Alaska-Anchorage.

 

[Forego]

While watching Duke cut down the nets after the 2013 ACC tournament... I said to myself.. With Notre Dame and Louisville entering the conference, it might be awhile before I get to see my team cut down the nets again. Little did I know it would take 12 years to see it happen again.

That being said ....

I got a 5 year old unopened jug of Pink Lady Apple Cider from Perry Lowe Orchards (in the NC foothills) that's be sitting under my kitchen sink waiting for a special occasion. @Ladeeeeda you want a cup?



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What!!!??? Cutting down the nets for winning a conference championship? How gauche.

 

[cancontent]

Shouldn't they strengthen their position out west? May I suggest Simon Fraser, or Univ. of British Columbia, or perhaps one of your favorites Alaska-Anchorage.

You may be onto something here as they're already D2 program. Could be a easier transition. The roadtrips and the views of the BC mountains could be a selling feature.

 

[LETTERL]

Idk - I can’t imagine the ACCT in Texas! I get SMU is there. I get there are 2 California teams … but moving to Texas you are hoping that just general public shows up. Attendance increases in Greensboro because you have 4 charter schools all within a 1 and a half hour drive to the tournament. UVA, VT and Clemson not far away either.

I just don’t think the demand is that high for general public attendance like that when you put the tournament that far away. Technically that would be the middle of the conference but it requires a long flight from 17 of the 18 schools to attend. Dallas isn’t exactly ACC country.

The men’s has moved around to DC and Atlanta and that’s done ok. But I think it’s a little different with the men’s sport and also it still does best in NC. It’s largely an event that won’t get many people to fly to IMO.

In a perfect world, yes I think it would be cool to rotate and give other schools fan bases the opportunity to “host” and drive to the games. In reality I think it would be an absolute ghost town if they moved it to say Dallas one year, San Fran another year, Tampa another etc.

Most fans I know attend more spur of the moment depending on match ups and if their team is making a run and being located within driving distance to 7 schools makes that a real easy option.

I think to even out the travel, the ACCT should be held in Goodland, Kansas.

 

[Ladeeeeda]

I think to even out the travel, the ACCT should be held in Goodland, Kansas.

I've heard rumors that it will be in GA next year. Not sure why, but ihat is what I heard. Hopefully, it is just a rumor. My

Goodland does have the World's largest easel!

 

[LETTERL]

Goodland does have the World's largest easel!

There's my trivia nugget for the day! Thanks!

 

[WBBTakeover]

I've heard rumors that it will be in GA next year. Not sure why, but ihat is what I heard. Hopefully, it is just a rumor. My

Goodland does have the World's largest easel!

I hope it's not a rumor. Georgia would be fantastic for this event.