(04-14-2019 07:41 PM)XLance Wrote: (04-14-2019 02:45 PM)ChrisLords Wrote: If FSU and Clemson demanded WVU or else the jump to the Big 12, like they demanded Louisville, then WVU would be in the ACC. Under your what if guide lines.
FSU and Clemson didn't demand Louisville, they expressed displeasure in the possibility of inviting UConn.
The message we have heard loud and clear here in Louisville from Tom Jurich and Dr. Ramsey is one simpler than facilities, budgets, athletic accomplishments, brands, fan support, television appeal or anything else that supporters of either university could measure.
Tom Jurich has said plainly that Florida State and Clemson wanted Louisville over UConn. Jurich also said Syracuse worked to get Louisville into The ACC.
A tweet from a local sports reporter from the afternoon Louisville was invited:
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Also keep in mind that Louisville had been in a conference with Georgia Tech (’75-78), Florida State (’76-91) and Virginia Tech (’78-'95) before.
Dr. Ramsey had friends at UNC from his days working in Chapel Hill. Jurich is close to the AD at Duke, Kevin White. White worked hard to get Louisville into The Big East while he was at Notre Dame. Jurich publicly stated when Louisville joined The Big East that every Louisville fan should root for Notre Dame because of The Irish support for UofL. I don't think the relationship between UofL and Notre Dame can be over stated. The Irish were very instrumental helping Louisville jump from CUSA to The Big East, finally to The ACC.
Whatever the reason Louisville fans are thankful things worked out the way they did for whatever reason.