(03-26-2021 10:15 AM)YouPeople Wrote:  

(03-25-2021 02:46 PM)ken d Wrote:  

(03-25-2021 02:32 PM)Hallcity Wrote:  

(03-25-2021 01:21 PM)ken d Wrote:  If the SEC were to invite NC State to join them, and no ACC schools opposed the move, would the Pack accept the invitation? And if they said yes, who would the ACC target to replace them?

Your premise is unrealistic since all the other ACC schools would oppose such a move. I’m no NCSU alum but I’d guess the vast majority of alums would oppose this as would the NC General Assembly. It’s a non-starter. It wouldn’t solve any real problem NCSU has.

I didn't ask whether the premise was realistic. My interest is in finding out what NC State fans and administration would really want if there weren't any obstacles put in their way.

And, I doubt if you speak for all the other ACC schools on this or any matter. None of us do.

I think a lot of State fans would be more than happy to move to the SEC...I know I would. I'm 46 years old and have been a State fan since birth. Season ticket holder in multiple sports and, to me, the ACC is just blah.

First...the ACC isn't what it used to be. Holly Farms, Sail with the Pilot, Packer/Thacker etc etc etc.....all GONE. Not coming back...ever. So whatever traditions associated with being a part of tobacco rd and the "old guard" of the ACC...are pretty much gone.

Secondly, NCSU needs money for the athletic dept. The SEC would be a shot in the arm where that is concerned. State would be light years behind in the facilities dept but I think they could catch up quickly.

But...what many fans probably don't grasp is how hard it would be to make the move.

#1 The UNC Board of Gov would never allow NCSU to have an advantage of any kind over UNC. Being in the SEC would be a perceived advantage for the athletic dept.

#2 The academic snobs wouldnt want to leave the likes of Duke, UVa, UNC and GT
et al.....for the SEC. Even though NCSU would fit in the SEC like a glove the eggheads wouldn't go for it.