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I assume you're serious. I have no idea why but I assume you are. You're "vindication" scenario is like trumpeting a replacement at second base because the new guy went two-for-four. Or calling a pitching change brilliant because the new pitcher's first pitch was a strike. What the hell is your/the ACC's time horizon on deciding on proposed new membership? We want the team that's likely be the best performer through the middle of next week. And what's your strategy? Find out who's most pissed off and let them pick the next member? I'm not saying Louisville won't turn out to be a good add. I like Louisville and wish then well. I'm saying that you're celebration of the Louisville add is more reminiscent of a 5-year-old wanting to be a fireman because the class visited the firehouse today than a deliberative response. I'm saying that that decision making process won't serve you well in the future. Perhaps you got lucky this time. Time will tell. But you've also gotten stung by Boston College and Miami, and likely Syracuse...maybe Pitt.
UL's membership in the ACC was a band aid on the open UMCP wound. Losing UMCP hurts the ACC in every way imaginable. A lot of ACC fans are in denial and say good riddance. I'm not one of those... losing UMCP stings badly. Adding UL as the replacement did not make me feel better. It feels like settling to me.
But congratulations to UL and their first ACC win over Miami. UL fans may want to temper that excitement though, as Miami historically tends to take large gambles in the 4th quarter when they are down. A great example was the long pass play that could have gotten Miami within 3 to 5 points of UL, but was negated for a dumb ineligible receiver penalty. Next thing you know, UL has a short field and pads on another 7 points to make it look like a blow-out. Don't get me wrong, I think UL deserved to win that game and was the better team, but I don't think FSU has anything to worry about. Everyone handles Miami these days, including Duke, Wake and UVa.
In all this excitement, UL may want to be careful going into the quiet confines of Scott Stadium. Many have a false sense of security when playing there. I wonder if UL can handle the silence