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Message: [QUOTE="Ldandy, post: 1229588, member: 4584"] I always viewed Buffalo as a non starter in B1G discussions , but recently I have started to come around. The B1G wants markets, they want AAU, and they want to monetize cable boxes. Someone at UB is getting the message. The entire University of New York at Buffalo rebranding speaks to this. Yes Buffalo has a long way to go, as they lack key facilities, but the course seems to be set. You can always sink a bunch of money into athletics facilities and coaches(see Ducks, Oregon) its not as easy to get into The AAU, or be considered one of the flagship schools in a state as populous as NY. If somehow they gained entrance into The B1G in the near future, I believe that they would eclipse Syracuse as the primary football brand in state within a decade. The fact that they play a multitude of conference sports already and could add to the growth of B1G Hockey in an area that supports the game are added bonuses. They are an investment that can be bought very low and paired with UCONN would tie up The Northeast in a neat little bow. I don't doubt that arrangements could be made with Uncle Terry for use of The Bills and Sabres facilities while enhancements were made on their own. The fact that there are limited legal entanglements for both schools is also a plus. With PSU and UM on the rise, MSU playing on a bigger stage than they ever have, and OSU just having won the title, the conference is not starved for football brands. Not saying this will ever happen, but if in 10 years it did I wouldn't be shocked by it. UVA, ND, UNC UT whomever are all great, but if they are not interested move on to some schools that are. [/QUOTE]

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