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Possible Future of Conference Realignment
You've read that correctly.

Let’s go ahead get this out of the way and assume that the ACC will expand to 16 teams. But the talks of them adding UConn and Cincinnati have been, well, let's just say that they seem the clear favorites in joining the ACC over Memphis. Which, in a way, makes sense.

The ACC has 15 members right now. If they want 16, UConn, Cincy, then they must get rid of a couple, if not few, so that way Memphis can be added. Here's my view on how that can happen.

NC State - The SEC wants to be a 16 teams, too. Just like the ACC. They want it bad, if not more than the ACC. But the SEC wants to expand to other states. Why not Memphis? Well, Tennessee and Vandy have the whole state of Tennessee covered, so that's stinks for Memphis. Why not Texas or even Georgia Tech? Maybe Clemson? It's the same thing. The SEC has those states (Texas, Georgia) covered. The likelihood of them adding NC State is not as far fetch as you may think. NC State has, and always will be, known as North Carolina's little brother. Duke and UNC will always be ahead of NC State and we both know Duke and UNC will stay in the ACC. So, adding NC State makes sense for the SEC. A different TV market = more money. Plus, the SEC Network is based in Charlotte, is it not? Makes sense now, right?

Virginia Tech - I can't wait until UT plays VT at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016. I truly feel like this could be a future conference match-up between these two schools. Makes as much sense as adding NC State as well. Adding Virginia Tech makes much more sense than Virginia. The basketball program has been, shall we say, "off" as of lately but the football program stays consistent, year in and year out. If the SEC adds them, then that's another state market.

"That was a lot of SEC talk for this to be an ACC thread." Well, I'm glad you pointed that out. I was getting tired of that, too.

Now the next question would be, does Memphis get in the ACC, NOW?! Well, why not? The ACC would lose two key members if NC State and Virginia Tech accept any invitation into the SEC. That brings the number down to 13. So, three more members to go to reach 16, right? Well, of course.

I know this all seems very far fetched and might seem impossible to some but it's what I feel like what we could be seeing by 2017, grant it, if our football team keeps doing what it's doing and goes to bowl games consistently. So, here's what the shake up would be if every does what I think can happen.

ACC:

Boston College
Cincinnati
Clemson
Connecticut
Duke
Florida State
Georgia Tech
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Virginia
Wake Forest

SEC

Alabama
Auburn
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
LSU
Missouri
Ole Miss
Mississippi State
NC State
Tennessee
Texas A & M
Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech
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Bless your heart, KendallC ...
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(10-20-2014 12:33 PM)80sTiger Wrote:  Bless your heart, KendallC ...

Thank you.
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Wow
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I'm with it. Don't see it happening, but the idea of my Tigers being a conference mate of my GF's Cuse has always been a personal wish of mine.

I'd say it's more likely that it's B12 or nothing, but hey, I don't know jack and I don't hate daydreaming 03-wink
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(10-20-2014 12:37 PM)Sundanceuiuc Wrote:  I'm with it. Don't see it happening, but the idea of my Tigers being a conference mate of my GF's Cuse has always been a personal wish of mine.

I'd say it's more likely that it's B12 or nothing, but hey, I don't know jack and I don't hate daydreaming 03-wink

Agreed ... The most likely scenerio for the Tigers is the Big12 ... And they are going to have to expand in some form or fashion, even IF Texas doesn't want to ...
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I wouldn't be shocked at anything after the Mizzou invite
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(10-20-2014 12:33 PM)80sTiger Wrote:  Bless your heart, KendallC ...

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and if "ifs" and buts" were candy and nuts, every day would be Christmas...
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(10-20-2014 12:39 PM)DDrum1961 Wrote:  
(10-20-2014 12:37 PM)Sundanceuiuc Wrote:  I'm with it. Don't see it happening, but the idea of my Tigers being a conference mate of my GF's Cuse has always been a personal wish of mine.

I'd say it's more likely that it's B12 or nothing, but hey, I don't know jack and I don't hate daydreaming 03-wink

Agreed ... The most likely scenerio for the Tigers is the Big12 ... And they are going to have to expand in some form or fashion, even IF Texas doesn't want to ...


Don't forget that TX controls the B 12 conf like it or not. For what ever the reason is TX wants another TX school added to the Big 12 if they expand. When the Big 12 decides to talk about expanding again, get ready for the BIG fight between TX and their other brothers in the Big 12!
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That would be awesome.
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Hell would literally freeze over before Memphis even sniffs the ACC.
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(10-20-2014 12:30 PM)KendallC Wrote:  You've read that correctly.

Let’s go ahead get this out of the way and assume that the ACC will expand to 16 teams. But the talks of them adding UConn and Cincinnati have been, well, let's just say that they seem the clear favorites in joining the ACC over Memphis. Which, in a way, makes sense.

The ACC has 15 members right now. If they want 16, UConn, Cincy, then they must get rid of a couple, if not few, so that way Memphis can be added. Here's my view on how that can happen.

NC State - The SEC wants to be a 16 teams, too. Just like the ACC. They want it bad, if not more than the ACC. But the SEC wants to expand to other states. Why not Memphis? Well, Tennessee and Vandy have the whole state of Tennessee covered, so that's stinks for Memphis. Why not Texas or even Georgia Tech? Maybe Clemson? It's the same thing. The SEC has those states (Texas, Georgia) covered. The likelihood of them adding NC State is not as far fetch as you may think. NC State has, and always will be, known as North Carolina's little brother. Duke and UNC will always be ahead of NC State and we both know Duke and UNC will stay in the ACC. So, adding NC State makes sense for the SEC. A different TV market = more money. Plus, the SEC Network is based in Charlotte, is it not? Makes sense now, right?

Virginia Tech - I can't wait until UT plays VT at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016. I truly feel like this could be a future conference match-up between these two schools. Makes as much sense as adding NC State as well. Adding Virginia Tech makes much more sense than Virginia. The basketball program has been, shall we say, "off" as of lately but the football program stays consistent, year in and year out. If the SEC adds them, then that's another state market.

"That was a lot of SEC talk for this to be an ACC thread." Well, I'm glad you pointed that out. I was getting tired of that, too.

Now the next question would be, does Memphis get in the ACC, NOW?! Well, why not? The ACC would lose two key members if NC State and Virginia Tech accept any invitation into the SEC. That brings the number down to 13. So, three more members to go to reach 16, right? Well, of course.

I know this all seems very far fetched and might seem impossible to some but it's what I feel like what we could be seeing by 2017, grant it, if our football team keeps doing what it's doing and goes to bowl games consistently. So, here's what the shake up would be if every does what I think can happen.

ACC:

Boston College
Cincinnati
Clemson
Connecticut
Duke
Florida State
Georgia Tech
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Virginia
Wake Forest

SEC

Alabama
Auburn
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
LSU
Missouri
Ole Miss
Mississippi State
NC State
Tennessee
Texas A & M
Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech

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(10-20-2014 12:30 PM)KendallC Wrote:  ACC:

Boston College
Cincinnati
Clemson
Connecticut
Duke
Florida State
Georgia Tech
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Virginia
Wake Forest



I know this conference re-alignment stuff is about football, but an ACC like this would be a killer basketball conference.
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(10-20-2014 12:30 PM)KendallC Wrote:  You've read that correctly.

Let’s go ahead get this out of the way and assume that the ACC will expand to 16 teams. But the talks of them adding UConn and Cincinnati have been, well, let's just say that they seem the clear favorites in joining the ACC over Memphis. Which, in a way, makes sense.

The ACC has 15 members right now. If they want 16, UConn, Cincy, then they must get rid of a couple, if not few, so that way Memphis can be added. Here's my view on how that can happen.

NC State - The SEC wants to be a 16 teams, too. Just like the ACC. They want it bad, if not more than the ACC. But the SEC wants to expand to other states. Why not Memphis? Well, Tennessee and Vandy have the whole state of Tennessee covered, so that's stinks for Memphis. Why not Texas or even Georgia Tech? Maybe Clemson? It's the same thing. The SEC has those states (Texas, Georgia) covered. The likelihood of them adding NC State is not as far fetch as you may think. NC State has, and always will be, known as North Carolina's little brother. Duke and UNC will always be ahead of NC State and we both know Duke and UNC will stay in the ACC. So, adding NC State makes sense for the SEC. A different TV market = more money. Plus, the SEC Network is based in Charlotte, is it not? Makes sense now, right?

Virginia Tech - I can't wait until UT plays VT at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016. I truly feel like this could be a future conference match-up between these two schools. Makes as much sense as adding NC State as well. Adding Virginia Tech makes much more sense than Virginia. The basketball program has been, shall we say, "off" as of lately but the football program stays consistent, year in and year out. If the SEC adds them, then that's another state market.

"That was a lot of SEC talk for this to be an ACC thread." Well, I'm glad you pointed that out. I was getting tired of that, too.

Now the next question would be, does Memphis get in the ACC, NOW?! Well, why not? The ACC would lose two key members if NC State and Virginia Tech accept any invitation into the SEC. That brings the number down to 13. So, three more members to go to reach 16, right? Well, of course.

I know this all seems very far fetched and might seem impossible to some but it's what I feel like what we could be seeing by 2017, grant it, if our football team keeps doing what it's doing and goes to bowl games consistently. So, here's what the shake up would be if every does what I think can happen.

ACC:

Boston College
Cincinnati
Clemson
Connecticut
Duke
Florida State
Georgia Tech
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Virginia
Wake Forest

SEC

Alabama
Auburn
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
LSU
Missouri
Ole Miss
Mississippi State
NC State
Tennessee
Texas A & M
Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech

03-lmfao wow...
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You actually aren't to far off base, when the SEC expands, they're going to North Carolina and Virginia. It's going to be interesting when that happens.
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(10-20-2014 04:41 PM)GoTigersGo1904 Wrote:  You actually aren't to far off base, when the SEC expands, they're going to North Carolina and Virginia. It's going to be interesting when that happens.

03-lmfao double wow...

What else does your crystal ball say?
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(10-20-2014 04:41 PM)GoTigersGo1904 Wrote:  You actually aren't to far off base, when the SEC expands, they're going to North Carolina and Virginia. It's going to be interesting when that happens.

I thought it was UNC and Va Tech. UVA to B10.
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(10-20-2014 05:15 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  
(10-20-2014 04:41 PM)GoTigersGo1904 Wrote:  You actually aren't to far off base, when the SEC expands, they're going to North Carolina and Virginia. It's going to be interesting when that happens.

03-lmfao double wow...

What else does your crystal ball say?

It was being reported when all the realignment stuff was happening here in Nashville.
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North Carolina won't go anywhere without Duke. That's why all the NC State talk
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