geordi
Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel
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Looking at how the rumors may shake out, it's somewhat likely we'll be playing in the old Big East before long anyway. The B1G, SEC, and Big 12 are going to have to act at some point. Unless they canabalize each other, which is certainly possible (i.e., the B1G taking Kansas), their targets can only be Connecticut, Cincinnati, and the ACC - and Cincinnati can only be a target for the Big 12.
Among the rumors are UVA and UNC going to the B1G. If the SEC strikes, it is likely to be NCState and VA Tech. The prevailing wisdom is that the Big 12 will opt for Florida State and Clemson, maybe more, maybe Boise State, AFA, or BYU. IF - and I know it's a big 'if' - that happens, look what's left in the ACC. BCU, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Louisville, Duke, Wake Forest, GA Tech, and Miami. If we join them, maybe along with Cincinnati, we are basically back to where we started in 2004. They'd be forced to add two more to get a CG and what's left? South Florida? Central Florida? Navy? Temple? Either way, we will still be in the worst of the "Big 5 ' Conferences.
It'll be deja vu all over again.
Among the rumors are UVA and UNC going to the B1G. If the SEC strikes, it is likely to be NCState and VA Tech. The prevailing wisdom is that the Big 12 will opt for Florida State and Clemson, maybe more, maybe Boise State, AFA, or BYU. IF - and I know it's a big 'if' - that happens, look what's left in the ACC. BCU, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Louisville, Duke, Wake Forest, GA Tech, and Miami. If we join them, maybe along with Cincinnati, we are basically back to where we started in 2004. They'd be forced to add two more to get a CG and what's left? South Florida? Central Florida? Navy? Temple? Either way, we will still be in the worst of the "Big 5 ' Conferences.
It'll be deja vu all over again.