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Orange Blooded [4356]
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Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 10:38 AM
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How about this... Clemson, GT, FSU, Miami, and VT form a football alliance.
Would even throw in ND, WVU, BC, UNC, NCSU and UVA if they want to come along. With VT/UVA legislative ties, they might have to be a package deal anyway. Could allow for a modified schedule with ND if they so chose, but want them for "Home" games
Key points:
No legitimate playoff system could ignore this combined entity
We all schedule and play each other every year
Compelling TV and negotiating power
Status quo fine for academics, basketball & other sports.
This would be the best way to take the bull by the horns and squash this brewing disaster. Obviously a lot to work out, but I don't see a fatal flaw.
Need a Commish asap.
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Re: Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 10:51 AM
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Question. Could Clemson and FSU pull their FB only out of the acc and do what ND does. Market their own TV rights as a pair.
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110%er [7191]
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Re: Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 10:56 AM
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NO.Sorry,but neither Clemson,or FSU have that kind of clout.
But don't feel bad.Nether do the coots!
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Re: Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 11:01 AM
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I would agree with this. That's why I think we need to divide off the weak football sisters, potentially add some stronger players (WVU, ND), and negotiate as a group.
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Re: Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 11:31 AM
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That looks risky to me. Guess I'm just not a big risk taker with just one other school. However, it is an interesting idea, that needs some thought.
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Re: Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 11:10 AM
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N.D. ain't coming,UNC won't go anywere without Duke(or visa versa)B.C. and UVA won't bring that much to the equation.
Also how could you have a modified schedule with Notre Dame? What they have now isn't exactly an equitable arrangement if you throw out the argument that they probably will dictate which teams they play each year at "HOME" and away(ex.Clemson at South Bend vs Duke on the road).
Also how could we schedule and play each other every year when you are proposing that modified schedule with Notre Dame?
And as of yet we have no legitimate playoff system.
So,imo,while your situation might not have a fatal flaw,but it needs more thought.
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Re: Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 11:17 AM
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ND would be in for the same reasons and to the same extent they are to be aligned with the ACC in the future
No disruption with BBall, and NC/NCSU would still have room to schedule the tobacco road schools as they wanted, just as "OOC" opponents
Reality is Duke, WF, Cuse, Pitt and UCONN are all boat anchor drags on our football value.
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Re: Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 11:28 AM
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with penn state in the throws of a heavy probation, pitt should reap the benefits of the recruiting in the pa,nj,ny area. they (pitt) were a force in the past (more than just occassionaly) and i think they will be again, now that they are at least a step up from the big east.
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Re: Situation calls for out of the box thinking... Power Play
Nov 22, 2012, 11:17 AM
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Interesting, but not sure we could pull that off. The TV contract might be difficult. What makes you think ND would buy in, if they would it would be a lot easier.
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Orange Blooded [4356]
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I would think Fox, NBC, CBS might love the idea.
Nov 22, 2012, 11:21 AM
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would love to break from ESPN Mafia
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Re: I would think Fox, NBC, CBS might love the idea.
Nov 22, 2012, 11:35 AM
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I also am sick and tired of ESPN and their constant pumping the SEC!!
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Don't we already have that and call it by the name of the
Nov 22, 2012, 11:39 AM
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ACC?
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Well, if we're going to think outside the box,
Nov 22, 2012, 2:26 PM
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why not go whole hog and visualize a new conference:
Call it the ALL-AMERICAN....
Clemson
FSU
GT
Miami
VT
UNC
NC State
WVA
Pitt
Penn State
Tennessee
KY
ND
Ohio State
Michigan
Michigan State
The Power 16...12 contiguous states stretching north, south and east with some of the most storied programs, great football and basketball powers, large stadiums, coliseums...with half probably ready to go; the other half to be dragged kicking and screaming...until each realizes the super mega-bucks the conference could exact from the networks! BOOM....lol
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^^^ hopes to annex bourbon country.***
Nov 22, 2012, 2:29 PM
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All-In [25393]
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Darn...I should've known someone would call me out
Nov 22, 2012, 2:31 PM
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by reading between the lines! Can't get away with anything on TNet....lol Hope you're having a good day, my Friend!
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Heisman Winner [108390]
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keepin it real hartins... all the best to your & yours
Nov 22, 2012, 2:39 PM
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good sir.
happy thanksgiving!
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