Say "So Long" to the ACC

[asu66]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/ ... hover&ei=6

[BambooRdApp]

So Dook and Wake to the SBC?

[asu66]

So Dook and Wake to the SBC?

[AppSt94]

If they all go, then takes care of the grant of rights issues.

[scatman77]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/ ... hover&ei=6

Do we really think the basketball blue bloods will allow that to happen?

[AppSt94]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/ ... hover&ei=6

Do we really think the basketball blue bloods will allow that to happen?

It seems like more speculation than prediction. Oregon/Washington makes more sense than Georgia Tech/Miami. Additionally, while I know times they are a changin’, I don’t think people outside of the ACC fully understand the loyalty between the original 8 ACC members.

[McLeansvilleAppFan]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/ ... hover&ei=6

Do we really think the basketball blue bloods will allow that to happen?

It seems like more speculation than prediction. Oregon/Washington makes more sense than Georgia Tech/Miami. Additionally, while I know times they are a changin’, I don’t think people outside of the ACC fully understand the loyalty between the original 8 ACC members.

Really only original 5 as USC left decades ago then UM left. UVa joined a year or so anfter ACC formed and GT joined after USC left.

[appstate24]

Seriously doubt it happens, but money talks. That BIG10 TV money is vastly different than the ACC’s money. Loyalty goes a long way, but $$$$ and the fear of falling behind the BIG10 and SEC is real.

GO APPS!!

[AppSt94]

Seriously doubt it happens, but money talks. That BIG10 TV money is vastly different than the ACC’s money. Loyalty goes a long way, but $$$$ and the fear of falling behind the BIG10 and SEC is real.

GO APPS!!

I am of the opinion that the money piece is overplayed. Yes, more money creates opportunity with more and better resources but is it an equalizer? Are ACC schools at a disadvantage from the majority of Big and SEC schools from a competition standpoint? If money alone made the difference, schools like Rutgers, Maryland, Minnesota South Carolina and Missouri would be able to consistently compete with conference blue bloods.

[WVAPPeer]

There are still only "so many" top-notch players

[BayouApp]

There are still only "so many" top-notch players

Exactly

[Stonewall]

Don't see it happening .Like that anyway.

[appstanding]

But it was found on the Internet and written with actual words, so it must be true.

[Bootsy]

At one time, I would've been convinced ACC basketball programs would've made any conference split nearly impossible.
Then Williams/Krzyzewski retire, Duke/UNC have down seasons and we watch the ascent of other powers in the conference (i.e., Miami and Clemson).

Maybe this factors into a decision to split? Who knows?
Not putting too much stock into this until it's corroborated.

[EastHallApp]

Not saying it couldn't happen, but I would not take it as a done deal based on a report from some radio guy I've never heard of.

[appdaze]

I will only believe this when the ink is dry on the contracts.

[bigdaddyg]

Is this an example of- "if it's on the internet it's true"? Guess someone can just write an article and people buy it. I agree with the talent slant. No matter how it all shakes out you will still see lots of 4-8 and 6-6 football teams. The same mediocre programs will have a flash of success every now and then but generally will stink. If they go to 3-4 super conferences who only basically play each other there aren't but so many wins to go around.

[Yosef84]

I don't think this is an example of "if it's on the internet it's true." I'm not seeing people really believing it at this point. I think this in an example of, "it's the off season, so let's write something provocative to get some clicks."

[AppfaninCAALand]

At one time, I would've been convinced ACC basketball programs would've made any conference split nearly impossible.
...Who knows?

I'm not putting stock in this particular report, but generally speaking I agree with this line of thinking. 5 years ago I would have said "no way", but now I'm a bit more inclined to think "ya maybe" to not this exact breakdown but something similar. The chances are significantly higher than zero anyway. And that is something I would have scoffed at noy long ago.

I do think if the ACC is down to only a few members left alone clinging to the ACC name, Wake, Duke, Syracuse, BC, and Notre Dame (with its insistance on indie football) seem like the most likely sad-sacks to get left behind.

[spacemonkey]

If this goes down...Duke definitely and maybe wake to the big east.