I assume, based upon reporting from Wilner, et al, that the B1G *has* been talking to UW and UO, and if the Pac-12 falls apart, they'll land in the B1G. Uncle Phil can make sure that happens. We're really talking about whether there are 5, 6 or more former Pac-12 teams in the B1G.
On UVa, I wasn't saying that people weren't looking at the…
I assume, based upon reporting from Wilner, et al, that the B1G *has* been talking to UW and UO, and if the Pac-12 falls apart, they'll land in the B1G. Uncle Phil can make sure that happens. We're really talking about whether there are 5, 6 or more former Pac-12 teams in the B1G.
On UVa, I wasn't saying that people weren't looking at them - I read your comment to suggest that UVa was somehow more valuable than Clemson. I think we probably agree that if the ACC were to blow up, there's no way that Clemson goes anywhere but the SEC (or vice versa).
I concur, but my fear (and why I'm no more than neutral in the survey) is that if our product on the football field and the basketball court don't improve considerably over the next decade, we won't get an invite from any of the P5.
I have no more than hopes at the moment that it will.
I assume, based upon reporting from Wilner, et al, that the B1G *has* been talking to UW and UO, and if the Pac-12 falls apart, they'll land in the B1G. Uncle Phil can make sure that happens. We're really talking about whether there are 5, 6 or more former Pac-12 teams in the B1G.
On UVa, I wasn't saying that people weren't looking at them - I read your comment to suggest that UVa was somehow more valuable than Clemson. I think we probably agree that if the ACC were to blow up, there's no way that Clemson goes anywhere but the SEC (or vice versa).
I think it ultimately breaks down like this over the next decade.
1. Cal, Stanford, UW, UO go to the B10.
2. The Four Corners (maybe not Zona) go to the SEC to form a western wing for them.
3. The B10 then gets UVA, Duke, UNC and Miami.
4. The SEC grabs FSU, G tech, Clemson and Vtech.
(Kansas/TCU I think could also be in the mix but tbd)
5. The B10/SEC each have 24 teams. The B12 takes the leftovers plus a few of the top G5 schools to get to 24 and Notre Dame remains independent.
It would be hilarious if the 4 corners went to the SEC, the Big 12 fans would be furious.
I concur, but my fear (and why I'm no more than neutral in the survey) is that if our product on the football field and the basketball court don't improve considerably over the next decade, we won't get an invite from any of the P5.
I have no more than hopes at the moment that it will.