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ACC expansion. I know Swofturd said emphatically yesterday
Sep 13, 2012, 10:02 AM
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that there are no plans for adding another team to the ACC. I say, "Not so fast, my friends." Semantics being what they are, his statement means absolutely nothing. Just ask the Big East.
I think another team will be added. The deal with ND includes a commitment from them to play five ACC teams per year and to play each ACC team every three years. That means they'll be playing 4.666 ACC teams/year.
Wait, wut? There will have to be a 15th team for them to play in order for that to work out well.
Another reason I think we'll add another team within the next two years is the basketball powers favor moving to divisional play. Ferretface is a major proponent of divisional play. That, in itself, pretty much makes it a done deal.
The big question is.....who? UConn would be my bet. Others receiving votes: Navy and Rutgers.
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Point for "Ferretface".***
Sep 13, 2012, 10:07 AM
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Re: ACC expansion. I know Swofturd said emphatically yesterday
Sep 13, 2012, 10:09 AM
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No, they just stagger the teams indefinately:
Year 1: A, B, C, @D, @E
Year 2: D, E, @F, @G, @H
Year 3: F, G, H, @I, @J
Year 4: I, J, @K, @L, @M
Year 5: L, M, N, @P, @A
Year 6: P, A, @B, @C
and so on and so forth
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Re: ACC expansion. I know Swofturd said emphatically yesterday
Sep 13, 2012, 10:10 AM
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I would agree if it weren't for the desire for divisional play among the bb powers.
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I'd go with Navy, but ain't gonna happen as we
Sep 13, 2012, 10:12 AM
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don't have divisions in basketball, so will stay with only 14 for football.
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Re: ACC expansion. I know Swofturd said emphatically yesterday
Sep 13, 2012, 10:15 AM
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In my opinion, Rutgers has no chance. I don't think the ACC presidents would vote to split up the money to bring in another team unless and until ND becomes a full member. If that ever happens, I think Navy would get the nod.
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Interesting. What is your argument for Navy over Rutgers?
Sep 13, 2012, 12:01 PM
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Not saying your wrong. Just curious. Also, I would be happy with either.
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Re: ACC expansion. Say no to UConn
Sep 13, 2012, 10:15 AM
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please.
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Re: ACC expansion. Say no to UConn
Sep 13, 2012, 10:41 AM
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OK, no UConn.
Unfortunately, I don't get a vote. I was just saying who I would bet gets the invite.
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Re: ACC expansion. I know Swofturd said emphatically yesterday
Sep 13, 2012, 10:32 AM
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For economic reasons, it will not happen unless/until ND joins in football.
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Re: ACC expansion. I know Swofturd said emphatically yesterday
Sep 13, 2012, 10:56 AM
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The 16th team will have a football stadium with capacity over 100,000. 2016
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Re: ACC expansion. I know Swofturd said emphatically yesterday
Sep 13, 2012, 10:59 AM
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That would put Swofturd in the HOF. I'd even start calling him by his real name. Somebody will have to tell me what it is, if that ever happens.
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Considering everything that's gone down with Penn State,
Sep 13, 2012, 11:28 AM
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I could see moving to the ACC as a much more viable probability as they take an opportunity to better clean their slate and start anew in the coming years. It won't happen of course without ND as a full-time member, but the possibility for PSU is much greater today than it was just last year.
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Agree considering ND is a few years out and PSU will be
Sep 13, 2012, 12:20 PM
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coming off probation about then. It would also pacify the 'football crowd'.
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the .667 is Duke, BC and Maryland...explanation below..
Sep 13, 2012, 11:45 AM
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Re: the .667 is Duke, BC and Maryland...explanation below..
Sep 13, 2012, 11:47 AM
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LOL! +1
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