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Well alrighty then. That still may be too soon though.They are not voting members until June 2024 ... so if there is a united effort and 8 teams have homes ... the ACC can be dissolved before they join.
Well alrighty then. That still may be too soon though.They are not voting members until June 2024 ... so if there is a united effort and 8 teams have homes ... the ACC can be dissolved before they join.
I agree with you. You have succinctly summarized the good info from this thread. I believe that we are watching this FSU vs ACC battle closely and will follow them out the door once the price tag is known (which will be at a reduced rate.) It seems to me, based on what I have read, that the ACC is merely trying to stretch this case out to milk as much $$ as they can before the end that they KNOW is on the horizon.
Be careful. Telling people facts here or how an unexpected development like Oregon/Washington can change things even if just timing is likely to get you all sort of ****** hate. Stay strong.Unfortunately, 90% of this info in this thread is a whole lot of nothing, minus the few people that do have some info and insight that have shared their thoughts since day 1. Imho, there's five takeaways here that, with limited information or observation, we can make.
- Depending on the situation, Miami seems to be the 2nd to 4th team that the Big 10 hopes to add in a future expansion. Where we fall on the pecking order depends on which variables are thought to be the most important for the conference (Fox view of ratings/brand, ND wanting a spot, perception of us by Big 10 presidents, etc.). Miami may not be an immediate expansion member, but may receive it's invite prior to the next Big 10 contract, which means anytime in the next 6 years.
- There doesn't seem to be a path for Miami in the SEC. There hasn't been any expressed interest of whispers of any momentum there. I can speak to this a bit, as I do have a friend with SEC contacts, and they have repeatedly said that SEC schools do not want Miami in the conference primarily for recruiting reasons. Big "but" here, the SEC seems to be far more locked down on leaks and info than the Big. Nobody in the world had any idea that Texas and OU were going to the SEC, until the near moment it was announced.
- There's been a lot of posts and talk about Genetics. My take on him is that he's a guy with some pretty good sources plugged into Big 10 politics and current events. However, I do think (for purposes of content and engagement) that he stretches his info and extrapolates it beyond a reasonable measure. As his account has become more prominent, the extrapolation has become more pronounced. I also think other school's insiders use him to launder their talking points. The chief example of this is when he made that post about Miami athletics and financials. I know for a fact that 95% of the info in that post was blatantly false, and that a good amount of it read like fan fiction from Warchant.
- Miami generally understands that staying in the ACC would be a death sentence for the FB program. Miami Athletics is working in a much more quiet manner than its other ACC competitors in figuring out its next steps. Rudy Fernandez, Dan R., key members of the BOT, and big $$$ donors are leading the way here. This is not a situation where Miami is sleeping at the wheel. Miami knows that it has to find a landing spot, the Big 10 being the most likely destination. However, this leads into the next point...
- Oregon and Washington's move to the Big really really screwed a quicker expansion timeline for us. Also, the GOR was always an obstacle that we would need to overcome.
Imho, based on the very limited information we seem to have, I think the Big takes 4 teams in its next expansion, with Miami being one of those teams. The process could be expedited by a big turnaround by us this year. If we make the playoff (not saying we will), it would give us a lot of leverage and reset some expectations.
It’s politics.For sure. UNC/Duke is a bigger rivalry to most outsiders looking in. Duke is far more prestigious than NC St and even if Duke ain’t all that in football, their academics is top notch and they’re a hoops blue blood.
You’re welcome. Go ahead and use it. Just for you, no royalty payments required.
Or maybe it’s a fake account like the one people thought was his here was@Genetics56 has become a flat out FSU fan. He posted a comment this morning on Warchant related to ESPN "rumors in the B10 is ESPN is not planning to extend the ACC media agreement and taking it's prime assets to the SEC and B10. Wouldn't it be hilarious if Miami were relegated to the kids table in the B12". He is a Nebraska fan ... so maybe he is looking for vengeance.
Does ESPN even have a contract with the Big Ten? I thought the Big Ten was Fox, CBS, and NBC.@Genetics56 has become a flat out FSU fan. He posted a comment this morning on Warchant related to ESPN "rumors in the B10 is ESPN is not planning to extend the ACC media agreement and taking it's prime assets to the SEC and B10. Wouldn't it be hilarious if Miami were relegated to the kids table in the B12". He is a Nebraska fan ... so maybe he is looking for vengeance.
No ... that is HIS account on Warchant .... started posting and discussing the FSU suit etc a couple of weeks ago.Or maybe it’s a fake account like the one people thought was his here was
I’m not a fan of his but
ESPN has a huge bargaining chip ... the CFP renewal for 7 years after the current one expires. Have heard a lot of comments that there are plenty of "things" that can be negotiated. Including giving FOX etc some early CFP broadcasts. Who knows. There is a). What is really going on behind closed doors ... and that is in flux and b). What people are given to leak.Does ESPN even have a contract with the Big Ten? I thought the Big Ten was Fox, CBS, and NBC.
Well it does **** me off that a guy who "poses" as an impartial information source comes out and makes the comment that "I would find it hilarious if Miami were relegated to the kids table in the B12". Que come mierda!IDGAF what genitals56 has to say about realignment. I think people are placing far too much stock into what he posts.
I find posters like @FL Cane to be far more believable.
Sometimes less is more, and it seems like he just wants people to read whatever he writes.
Shocking.@Genetics56 has become a flat out FSU fan. He posted a comment this morning on Warchant related to ESPN "rumors in the B10 is ESPN is not planning to extend the ACC media agreement and taking it's prime assets to the SEC and B10. Wouldn't it be hilarious if Miami were relegated to the kids table in the B12". He is a Nebraska fan ... so maybe he is looking for vengeance.
Shocking, again.Sometimes less is more, and it seems like he just wants people to read whatever he writes.
Well it does **** me off that a guy who "poses" as an impartial information source comes out and makes the comment that "I would find it hilarious if Miami were relegated to the kids table in the B12". Que come mierda!
@Genetics56 has become a flat out FSU fan. He posted a comment this morning on Warchant related to ESPN "rumors in the B10 is ESPN is not planning to extend the ACC media agreement and taking it's prime assets to the SEC and B10. Wouldn't it be hilarious if Miami were relegated to the kids table in the B12". He is a Nebraska fan ... so maybe he is looking for vengeance.
Miami generally understands that staying in the ACC would be a death sentence for the FB program. Miami Athletics is working in a much more quiet manner than its other ACC competitors in figuring out its next steps. Rudy Fernandez, Dan R., key members of the BOT, and big $$$ donors are leading the way here. This is not a situation where Miami is sleeping at the wheel. Miami knows that it has to find a landing spot, the Big 10 being the most likely destination. However, this leads into the next point...
@Genetics56 has become a flat out FSU fan. He posted a comment this morning on Warchant related to ESPN "rumors in the B10 is ESPN is not planning to extend the ACC media agreement and taking it's prime assets to the SEC and B10. Wouldn't it be hilarious if Miami were relegated to the kids table in the B12". He is a Nebraska fan ... so maybe he is looking for vengeance.
As many may know, I was one of the first, if not the first person to bring the conversation of a college athletics breakaway to Twitter (now X) a couple of years ago...