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Clarifying the UNC/Big Ten situation....

  • raleighoo said...

    Hey I am with you that FSU departing would be a loss.. and a big one.. I am just not so sure that the ACC would implode if they left. Of course it could create a domino effect which would involve other defections. But I am speaking of FSU only..

    I think any number of schools could create a domino effect and that includes UNC. hopefully, weather the storm and remain united.

    HokieNC

  • If UVA and or UNC leaves then I think it would be to much for the ACC to overcome. Not that their football programs compare to FSU, but it would be a shot to the heart and soul of the conference.

    raleighoo

  • raleighoo said...

    If UVA and or UNC leaves then I think it would be to much for the ACC to overcome. Not that their football programs compare to FSU, but it would be a shot to the heart and soul of the conference.

    No disrespect, but UVA alone would not.....UNC yes. UVA football and or basketball is a blip on the radar screen and no one gives a rat's arse about the other sports. UNC or one of the 'football' schools is a difft story.

    HokieNC

  • festus hagans said...

    Interesting on yor FSU scoop. But who would replace them if gone. Please dont tell me UCONN. ACC needs football not another B-ball school. IMHO Central Florida is a sleeping giant but do they fit ACC criteria.?

    I agree about Central Florida. And yes, please no UCONN. Unless we can convince a team like Penn State to join (Many of their fans dislike the Big), or convince ND to get all in, we might would be forced to look at adding a Florida team. Without a Florida team to replace FSU, if they ever left, sure would isolate Miami far to the south...

    raleighoo

  • HokieNC said...

    No disrespect, but UVA alone would not.....UNC yes. UVA football and or basketball is a blip on the radar screen and no one gives a rat's arse about the other sports. UNC or one of the 'football' schools is a difft story.

    UVA and UNC will never seperate themselves from each other. If you get one you get the other. I also dont think UVA would leave without knowing that VA Tech had a secure destination.

    raleighoo

  • raleighoo said...

    UVA and UNC will never seperate themselves from each other. If you get one you get the other. I also dont think UVA would leave without knowing that VA Tech had a secure destination.

    I think those old school allegiances are quickly blowing out the window in this environment....new day, changing times. many have suffered the consequences of arrogance. it's a big new world out there. but i do agree that UVA would certainly follow UNC

    This post was edited by HokieNC on 3/1/2013 at 4:48 PM

    HokieNC

  • HokieNC said...

    I think those old school allegiances are quickly blowing out the window in this environment....new day, changing times. many have suffered the consequences of arrogance. it's a big new world out there. but i do agree that UVA would certainly follow UNC

    Well your right, times are changing for sure. I hope nothing changes and the ACC raises its level of play. This expansion stuff tires the brain...

    raleighoo

  • raleighoo said...

    Well your right, times are changing for sure. I hope nothing changes and the ACC raises its level of play. This expansion stuff tires the brain...

    We will agree on that....my lovely wife is a Tarheel and on this we all agree - it is a tired subject. I hope we weather the storm and see very bright days ahead as a conference.

    This post was edited by HokieNC on 3/1/2013 at 5:09 PM

    HokieNC

  • HokieNC said...

    We will agree on that....my lovely wife is a Tarheel and on this we all agree - it is a tired subject. I hope we weather the storm and see very bright days ahead as a conference.

    Living in Raleigh all my life and being a UVA fan all my life has been tough. Surrounded by Tarheels and Wolfpackers. Va tech also has a small but respectable presence here. I have never had to "live" with a tarheel though. Although as a Redskin fan I somehow produced a son that became a lifelong Dallas fan. Still trying to figure out what went wrong..

    raleighoo

  • raleighoo said...

    Living in Raleigh all my life and being a UVA fan all my life has been tough. Surrounded by Tarheels and Wolfpackers. Va tech also has a small but respectable presence here. I have never had to "live" with a tarheel though. Although as a Redskin fan I somehow produced a son that became a lifelong Dallas fan. Still trying to figure out what went wrong..

    Life long Skins fan here - no Cowboys 'fans' allowed under my roof ;)....but i suppose if it happened (or god forbid one decided to go to UVA or UNC) i would reluctantly not disown them

    This post was edited by HokieNC on 3/1/2013 at 5:34 PM

    HokieNC

  • HokieNC said...

    Life long Skins fan here - no Cowboys 'fans' allowed under my roof ;)....but i suppose if it happened (or god forbid one decided to go to UVA or UNC) i would reluctantly not disown them

    Well you have had to learn patience since your wife is a Tarheel. I did everything I could to convert my son but since the day he saw the "star" on the Dallas helments at five years old it has been a lost cause. We have something in common after all. Have a good evening. You are a good Hokie.. dinner time...

    raleighoo

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